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The Smoking Gun

(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Where to watch: Cartoon Network)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Ribald celeb voyeurism with puppets; teens and up.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Pokes fun at celebrities and others. Sometimes borders on cruel. Shows people (good and bad) behaving at their worst.

  • Violence:

    Puppets sometimes hit, poke, or jump on other puppets to cause harm. One scene hints at prison rape.

  • Sex:

    Puppets sometimes simulate sex and dress scantily -- no genitals shown.

  • Language:

    Generally tame language.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some shows depict puppets drinking or smoking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Smoking Gun

Parents need to know that this funny (to some), adult-oriented spoof involves puppets acting out scenes described in real legal documents, many of which are lewd or violent. For example, in one episode, several puppets dressed as strippers pole-dance in a sexually suggestive manner and then jump on a male puppet's genitals against his will. Having a laugh at another's expense is the emphasis of the show, and celebrities are the main target. Puppets are sometimes seen drinking, smoking, or having sex -- always in a comical way.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about celebrity. Is it OK to pry into celebrities' private lives? A little? A lot? Where should we draw the line? What's appealing about finding out details about celebrities' lives? Should celebs' legal documents be available to the public just like everyone else's? What's the value of comedy in our society? What is the value of celebrity?
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