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Rob & Big

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Rob Dyrdek, Christopher Boykin, Where to watch: MTV, DVD, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Jackass-lite is typical teen reality fare.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Shows that it's OK to have fun (even the goofy, stupid kind) as long as nobody gets hurt and you play it safe.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Talk of flirting with/meeting women.

  • Language:

    Curses are bleeped out; "damn" is used.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Alcohol is served at a party.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Rob & Big

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 some scenes might be too much for sensitive young viewers (for example, when Big is swimming 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.

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  • Families can talk about 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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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    mrl1998
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Preety cool fantasy factory is better but still good concept:)

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    adrianh1984
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Rob & Big Best Show Ever? Yes!

    Love this show.Gonna say the same thing I said about Malibu's Most Wanted stop restraining your kids and let them learn and explore the freaking world.

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    cheacky3
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 0.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    Idiots!!!

    This is an awesome show. This is a really great show on Mtv2. They don't do stupid stunts like they do in the other Mtv2 shows. Insted they do other stupid things, like the time they dressed up as women, then put them selfs on a cearel box, and I bet the factory wasn't happy to see that. LOL!!!

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    dont read
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    so awsom

    this is the best show iv ever seen, even though its off air i still love to watch it on mtv.ca,its for shure one THE funnyist shows iv seen.

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  5. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    feirycupcake
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    Ha!

    13? Really, I love that show!MEATY!

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