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Pop Fiction

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Peter Katona, Where to watch: E!, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Celebs turn tables on tabloids in prank show.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The show's entire premise -- fooling the press -- is dishonest; the featured stars also benefit from the misguided media attention. Some celebs are trying to get revenge on the paparazzi.

  • Violence:

    Some pushing and shoving as members of the paparazzi trip over themselves while trying to photograph celebrities.

  • Sex:

    Some scenarios include some mild sexual innuendo. One celeb pretends to be pregnant.

  • Language:

    Words like "hell" and "damn" are sometimes audible.

  • Consumerism:

    Celebrities' appearances could be seen as self-promotional. They're also shown entering/exiting some local L.A. establishments.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Occasional glimpses of drinking at restaurants.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Pop Fiction

Parents need to know that this prank show features celebrities playing jokes on tabloid journalists. They publicly do things -- like appearing to be pregnant or going into children's clothing boutiques -- that will encourage the media to create false rumors about them. While they're ostensibly making a point about the media, they also benefit from the resulting media frenzy. Celebrity-watching teens may find the show entertaining, but some of the scenarios the celebs create are a bit mature for viewers younger than that.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about tabloid journalism. What's the difference between a tabloid show and a "regular" news show? Why do tabloids seem to get away with reporting rumors instead of facts? What are the roles of Internet bloggers and the paparazzi in these kinds of shows? Families can also discuss what it's like to live in the media spotlight. What do you think it's like to have people always craving details about your personal life? Do celebrities purposely attract this kind of attention to help their careers?
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