Rob & Big - TV-PG

Jackass-lite is typical teen reality fare.

TV Rating: TV-PG Network: MTV Cast: Rob Dyrdek, Christopher Boykin Genre: Reality TV
Available on: DVDDownload

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this reality show revolves around the exploits of skateboarding phenomenon Rob Dyrdek and his live-in bodyguard, Christopher "Big Black" Boykin. Both clearly perform for the cameras, and while most of their scenes are more goofy than gross, some might be too much for sensitive young viewers (for example, when Rob finds Big swimming in the pool in an athletic supporter, the cameras blur Big's butt as he exits the water). Impressionable teens may need a reminder not to copy anything they watch on TV at home.

Families can discuss living on your own. What's it like to live independently for the first time? How do your responsibilities change? Do you think being on your own in real life is anything like Rob and Big's life on the show? When you have roommates, why is it important to respect each other's space? How is living with family members similar to and different from living with roommates?

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Common Sense Review

Reviewed By: Lucy Maher

For pro skateboarder Rob Dyrdek and his bodyguard, Christopher "Big Black" Boykin, the world is their personal playground. No stunt is too wacky for them, and no situation is too silly. Whether they're messing around in their shared Hollywood Hills bachelor pad or mixing it up at local skate parks, Rob and Big never fail to crack each other up.

And that's pretty much ROB & BIG in a nutshell. Like fraternity brothers on steroids, Rob and Big -- who was hired to make sure that his thirtysomething charge can enjoy local skate parks without hassle -- spend each episode drifting from one mindless prank to the next.

For example, Rob bets the overweight Big that he can't jog for five consecutive minutes. Big takes him up on it, and, when he fails, must spend the night sleeping in a tent in the backyard. Later, before the pair throws a bash to welcome their new puppy, Meaty, Rob has to shave Big's back.

Teens (particularly boys) are sure to get a kick out of this program, and while parents might not get the joke, they shouldn't worry too much about letting adolescent kids tune in. Compared to the guys on Jackass, these two are like Drake & Josh. Although Rob and Big are on a constant quest for laughs, in the end they're pretty stand-up guys who don't mean any harm.

Fans might also like Trick It Out or Where My Dogs At?

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Content		CS	adults	kids
Content
Sexual Content Talk of flirting with/meeting women.
Violence
Language Curses are bleeped out; "damn" is used.
Message
	Social Behavior Shows that it's OK to have fun (even the goofy, stupid kind) as long as nobody gets hurt and you play it safe.
	Commercialism
	Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco Alcohol is served at a party.