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Private High Musical

(Rated NR, Comedy, Starring Dennis Haskins, Taryn Southern, Lauren Mayhew, Where to watch: Online, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 17.

  • Is it any good?

    1.0

  • Common Sense says

    Racy Web spoof hits some sour notes; NOT for kids.

Why We Rated This not for kids

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The series boasts that the characters are "America's dirtiest high school crew" and celebrates lots of clearly negative behavior. On the plus side, there's some diversity -- the characters are primarily Caucasian, but Latinos, Asians, and African-American students are also visible, and at least one secondary character is in a wheelchair.

  • Violence:

    Some minor pushing and shoving.

  • Sex:

    Lots of strong sexual innuendo. Conversations (and songs) about sex, virginity, STDs, teen pregnancy, etc. One character's shirt reads "I Majored in Vagina." Another gets her first period; blood stains are visible on her clothes. Frequent use of crude sexual language like "screwing," "porking," "banging," "slut," "t-ts," "dick," and "p---y." One character is a lesbian and is sometimes referred to as a "dyke." Clear references to inappropriate relationships between Mr. Johnson and his students.

  • Language:

    Strong language ranging from words like "ass," "bitch," and "douche bag" to stronger curses like "f--k" and "s--t." None are bleeped. Also lots of obscene gestures.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    The school's mantra is "sex and drugs are always cool." Discussions and songs frequently reference drugs (marijuana, cocaine, crack, etc.) and alcohol. Students are shown with cigarettes in hand and smoking pot from bongs. A classroom wall features pictures of Mexican revolutionaries drinking beer.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Private High Musical

Parents need to know that this online High School Musical spoof isn't intended for kids. Each episode, which comes with a clear Parental Advisory logo, is full of crude lyrics, profanity (nothing is bleeped), strong sexual innuendo, drug use, and references to other inappropriate behaviors. The series can be viewed on its own Web site, YouTube, and other online sources.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    zaya
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0
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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    rico_355
    Lives in Delaware
    I rate this title on for age 16 and give it 5.0

    i love this webisode who would not it really does show what does happen in some schools in america...yes it is true some schools do act like this ive actually went to one for 1 semester....memories...memories

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