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Pimp My Ride

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Where to watch: MTV, DVD, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Junky cars get dissed, then fixed. Iffy for teens.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Women are treated a bit as "other," since the custom car world is a man's world. There's a strong message that a good-looking car makes a person more valuable. Younger viewers will wonder what a pimp is, and those who know what it is get the message that it's a good thing.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Bleeped-out words are obvious and copious.

  • Consumerism:

    It goes without saying that the West Coast Custom's and GAS (Galpin Auto Sports) shops are getting lots of publicity here. "Thank you, MTV, for pimping my ride," is also heard as a result of the improvements. The car brand names and often the stereos, speakers, flat screen TVs, and DVD players are mentioned and shown.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Pimp My Ride

Parents need to know that despite its relatively mature content, this series targets kids and teens, many of whom aren't even old enough to get a driver's license. There are some definite role model issues here that you might want to discuss (the host actively makes fun of people's property). And there's also the issue of the expectations that the show raises -- implying that additions such as DVD players, high-end sound systems, flat screen TVs, speakers, 20-inch rims, and video game systems are necessary if you want a cool ride.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the show's underlying messages. Does a good-looking car make a person more valuable? Does the series aim to help people who are in dire need? What about the use of the word "pimp" as a positive description? Does this change the meaning or connotation of the term?
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0
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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    this show isnt bothering nobody

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    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    Muahahaha i rated all good reviews for this show unhelpful

    Maybe if they gave i a better name it would be better

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