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Pimp My Ride
(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Where to watch: MTV, DVD, Online)
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Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Junky cars get dissed, then fixed. Iffy for teens.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15–18
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Pimp My Ride was written by Joly Herman
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 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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What’s the Story?
PIMP MY RIDE is an MTV reality show that focuses on beautifying cars. In each episode host Xzibit arrives at a car owner's house to "confiscate" their car and head back to his detail shop for a makeover. Though many of these participants seem to only be just scraping by financially, Xzibit and his crew trick out their cars to help improve the driver's self-confidence and image around town.
Is It Any Good?
The show focuses on the materialism that our car-centric culture has created. But it does so in an entertaining manner -- in no small way as a result of host Xzibit's keen sense of humor. Pimp My Ride doesn't attempt to be more than it is. It's a reality show about beautifying cars, and that is what it's all about here --California style. Overall, while it's not the worst offender in reality world, there are much better things your kids could be doing with their time.
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I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
BAD and my name is Kidvideos
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- Good role models
Pimp my Ride
A very addicting show to watch. They certainly know what they're doing.
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I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
Parents should see it with their daughters
The movie was enjoyable overall, with several funny scenes thrown in. It can lead to much meaningful discussion with your pre-teen and teenage daughter about the proper way for girls to treat each other, and what it means to be a friend. But I would caution the parents of pre-teens to young teens about the sexual references and the underage drinking which is depicted in the film, if you don't want your kids to be exposed to such images.(Thank goodness most of these refences went over my daughter's head.) At least the drinking scene ended realistically with the girl throwing up, which may be a deterrent for some kids. The mother in the film is a complete idiot, and although meant to be funny, some girls might think that her character is one they wish their mothers would be more like. This is not a good thing! Near the end, there was a good scene about conflict resolution and a realistic view about how social interaction improves with age and maturity.
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I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
Bad Girls
This is a very stupid movie. A total lack of anthing new. It was painlfully boring. The plot is about a girl who was home schooled. But now she was sent to high school. There are a group of people called the plastics. They are the coolest people in the school. So the girl from africa becomes a plastic. But before she becomes a plastic she meets a guy and this punk rocker. They become her friends. The friends tell her how mean the plastics are. But when shebecomes a plasic she thinks that they are nice. There's this guy that girl from africa likes. He invited her to his halloween party but when she arives she sees the head plastic named regina kissing the guy. So her and her friends try to take revenge. But there only is about 3 mintues of pranking. The girl from africa is named Cady. She is played by Linsy Lohan. Did I mention the complete lack of acting? There are very litte laughs and will get you bored in no time. This is one of the worst teen movies ever.
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Great show!
A great show for kids 10+. Watch as Xzibit and West Coast Customs pimp someone's ride! Can get a tad bit boring though. This show's got the whole world sayin MTV PIMP MY RIDE!
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I rate this title iffy and give it
OK show
"Pimp My Ride" is a new show on MTV about fixing up, or "pimping" junky old cars. It is interesting to see the mechanics make these cars go from old and rusted to very nice. Some of the stuff they do is amazing. There is no sex, violence, or drugs/ alcohol. The mechanics swear, but strong profanities are bleeped out. Commercialism is an issue as many brand name things are put in the cars. This show doesn't have a good message because it says that to be a cool person you have to have a cool car. Overall though it is one of the cleaner shows on MTV.
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I rate this title on and give it
A great car show
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I rate this title off and give it
Three questions: Why? So what? And who cares?
For me I did not really admire this show at all. I think it should be banned! I do not recommend this to anyone. I think that this show is absurd and gross.
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I rate this title on and give it
ammazing
awesome show, nothing wrong with it
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I rate this title on and give it
good show
this show shows some awsomeley tricked-out cars. Keep up the good work MTV!
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I rate this title iffy and give it
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I like this show.
This show is good.
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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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this show isnt bothering nobody
its good real good
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