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Sunset Tan

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Where to watch: E!, DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Catty reality show burns brain cells to a crisp.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This off for Ages 15 and Under

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The series emphasizes mainstream ideals of physical beauty and raises body-image issues. Some of the featured folks behave unprofessionally, including flirting intensely in order to make a sale. In one episode, a mom pushes a tan on her young daughter, encouraging her to look like Lindsay Lohan.
  • Violence:

    Some angry verbal encounters.
  • Sex:

    Lots of nudity, though it's mostly non-sexual, and key bits are blurred. Skimpy clothing on men and women, with lots of attention paid to bodies (breasts, chests, butts, etc.). Heavy flirting, and some discussion of sex and relationships.
  • Language:

    Plenty, with words like "ass" and "bitch" unbleeped.
  • Consumerism:

    Promotes the central business -- Sunset Tan -- and, subtly, its products.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some heavy partying, including plentiful drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Sunset Tan

Parents need to know that this brainless reality series shows a lot of skin -- though key body parts are blurred -- and is generally very body- and image-focused. The salon employees will do just about anything to make a sale, plus they drink a lot, get into angry confrontations, and swear up a storm (the worst is bleeped, but a lot gets by).

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the show's messages. What is it saying about body image and beauty? What standards of beauty does it adhere to? Who sets those standards? Do you think the show's producers are trying to objectively document what goes on behind the scenes of a tanning salon, or is it meant to be a guilty pleasure? Also, how can salespeople keep their integrity while trying to make a sale? Is there a line that can't be crossed when it comes to promoting or selling a product?
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  1. Parent Reviewer
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    Kids ages: 23, 25
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    lol!!

    This show is funny! Cute girls and goofy stuff. I like it!!!

  2. Parent Reviewer
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    Kids ages: 23, 25
    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 5.0

    Fun Show

    My kids make me watch this. I have a 23 and a 26 year-old. It truly is a fun show. Its all fun! I recommend it for kids over 15 years of age. A fun corky reality show.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 2.0

    Nudity and Implied sexual risque behaviour

    The show was entertaining, however I felt like I lost brain cells after watching it. It seemed to be very fake, and not at all what REAL Hollywood is like. Do People really want to waste their time with this show? You can change bad lightbulbs or re-grout the bathtub instead, and actually get something out of it when you are done!! Stupid Show, but it COULD be cute with better story lines!!

  4. Teen Reviewer
    Age 16
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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