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The Planet's Funniest Animals

(Rated TV-Y, Reality TV, Where to watch: Animal Planet)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 5.
  • Is it any good?

    1.0
  • Common Sense says

    The planet's weakest jokes about pet videos.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 5–7

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Some of the examples of pet ownership here are iffy at best.
  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Some suggestive comments in the voiceover narration that accompanies the video clips.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Planet's Funniest Animals

Parents need to know that these videos frequently present some dubious lessons about pet ownership. The animals in the videos often seem to be in peril -- usually by falling into water or being attacked by a larger animal -- and they're not always treated with respect (or kindness) by their owners. Voiceover narration frequently includes sexual innuendo and may be confusing to younger viewers.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why other families send in these videos of their pets. Do you think they thought what the dog did was funny? Was it? What do you think the dog thought? Would you want your pet to do that? Is it right to purposely involve pets in potentially dangerous situations?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 2.0

    This show is very very boring. The host is boring in everyway possible

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 1.0

    Funny for little kids only

    Little kids will really enjoy this show because of the funny animal clips. But like "America's Funniest Home Videos" with Tom Bergeron, it contains mild innuendo and animal clips with animals in iffy situations. This is the reason I think "Planet's" should be rated TV-G, though many adults and teens will find this show stupid.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    An family friendly show (and hey I get popcorn!)

    I love this show I egerly await for it to come on its' awesome! I wouldnt suggest it for 5 and under though because they MIGHT not get how its funny.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    Grow up...

    The default review on this show attacks it as tasteless, but y'know, sometimes a little mind-rot ISN'T A BAD THING. The real world can be such a cruel and unfunny place. Humor, even if it's in bad taste, can be more than enough to brighten things, even if just a little bit.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 3.0

    This show is very clean and very funny. My family really enjoys it.

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