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The Singing Office

(Rated TV-PG, Game shows, Starring Joey Fatone, Mel B., Where to watch: TLC)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Competition for folks who whistle while they work.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    In spite of some good-humored trash talking, the overall message is about working together. The participants are a diverse bunch, with lots of ages, sizes/body types, and races represented.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Song lyrics are occasionally suggestive (one of the audition tunes is "Like a Virgin"), but not even close to explicit.
  • Language:

    Rare use of words like "ass," and some bleeped-out stronger terms.
  • Consumerism:

    The names of the competing companies (1-800-Dentist, for example) are mentioned, but the show doesn't go into detail about what they do.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some bottles of wine seen, and some song lyrics reference drinking. But not much use actually shown.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Singing Office

Parents need to know that most of this game show's "problem" areas are pretty mild -- for example, one of the audition tunes is "Like a Virgin," but none of the more explicit lyrics are used. Other songs reference drinking, and the participating companies (1-800-Dentist and JetBlue, for instance) are mentioned by name, which sort of falls into the "product placement" category. But overall this is a fun, family-friendly show that's fine for tweens and up.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why companies would want their employees to participate in this show. Do you think they see it as a way to advertise/promote their business? Do you think they're right -- i.e., do you feel like hearing the companies' names multiple times per episode makes you remember them more? Or does it end up just being "background noise"? Also, would you want to participate in a contest like this? Why or why not? How do you think your family would do if it was families competing instead of companies?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great

    I love this show the auditions make me ROFL

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    A New Spin On Reality TV=FUN

    This is a really great, entertaining show. I have seen every episode so far and can not get enough. I don't think younger kids would be that interested though because since it is an hour show it does seem a little too long at times but other than that I love it. oh yeah, this show is totally clean.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

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