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The Salt-N-Pepa Show

(Rated NR, Reality TV, Starring Cheryl `Salt` James Wray, Sandy `Pepa` Denton, Where to watch: VH1)
  • 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?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Rap act's comeback a smart pick for teens and up.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    As Salt and Pepa work to repair their fractured friendship, viewers learn lessons about forgiveness and accepting others' flaws. Issues regarding eating disorders and body image are dealt with candidly, but not sensationally.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    The ladies argue occasionally, but it never gets physical.
  • Sex:

    Characters are sometimes shown dancing suggestively and/or wearing tight/skimpy clothes, and light sexual innuendo occasionally pops up, but it's kept in check with frequent discussions about self-respect and morality. The ladies examine their older, sexually charged lyrics and videos, disagreeing about whether they're still appropriate or not.
  • Language:

    "Bitch" and "damn" are uttered every now and then; stronger words are bleeped.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Characters are sometimes shown drinking alcohol, but rarely to excess.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Salt-N-Pepa Show

Parents need to know that even though this reality series has a few strikes against it in terms of content, its infractions are mild, and its message is overwhelmingly positive -- especially for young girls. Due largely to Salt's influence, the erstwhile rappers take a look at their older, more sexually charged lyrics and videos and reinvent themselves as ladies with class (and considerable sass) without resorting to loud gimmicks. Salt also candidly discusses her struggles with bulimia during the group's heyday, which may help parents talk to kids about eating disorders and body-image issues.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the music industry's trend for female artists to market themselves as "sexy." Is there a double standard for men? Does sex sell a song better than good lyrics or a catchy hook? Why or why not? Which female artists do you admire most, and why do you look up to them? Would you still like their music if they dressed and danced more demurely or delivered songs with less-shocking lyrics? Why or why not?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    A nonviolent show for the first time

    Show does not have anything I wouldnt let my child see. Maybe show their children more...but overall I did not want to miss this show!

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

    THE BEST SHOW IN THE WORLD

    This show has made me love who I am .It has let me see that I can have the GALAXY. THE SALT N PEPA SHOW WILL AND ALL WAYS BE A HIT SHOW. I WISH THAT I KNEW THEM .......................... REAL TALK GOOD PEOPLE THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU HAVE GAVE TO ALL OF US

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Funny

    Very Funny and great I reccomend this show to everyone.

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