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That's Amore!

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Domenico Nesci, Ashley McNeely, Where to watch: MTV, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    1.0

  • Common Sense says

    Tila Tequila spin-off is hedonistic, demeaning.

Why We Rated This off for Ages 15 and Under

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Lots of hedonistic behavior. The women seem desperate as they work to get Domenico's attention. Ethnic stereotyping is used to justify some of Domenico's goofy behavior, as well as some of the challenges. The contestants are from various racial/ethnic backgrounds.

  • Violence:

    Yelling, arguing, pulling, pushing, shoving, scratching, slapping, punching, and all-out brawling between participants. Women are shown wresting in a giant bowl of spaghetti.

  • Sex:

    Strong sexual innuendo, as well as plenty of kissing, hugging, massaging, groping, and stripping. Includes discussions about virginity, as well as various sexual practices, but sexually explicit acts beyond making out aren't shown. That said, participants sometimes sleep in a communal bed, and at one point Domenico feels a woman's breast to see if it's real. The women are introduced to Domenico in bikinis; they often dress scantily. Occasional nudity (usually of women's breasts) is blurred out.

  • Language:

    Audible language includes words like "ass" and "bitch." Strong words -- like "bulls--t" and "f--k" -- are bleeped.

  • Consumerism:

    Some references to Tila Tequila.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Consumption of wine, beer, and hard alcohol is featured prominently featured, and the women are often seen drunk.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About That's Amore!

Parents need to know that this series is -- a spin-off of controversial dating show A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila -- features similar over-the-top behavior, including swearing ("bitch," "ass," and lots of bleeps), lots of drinking, endless cat-fighting, and strong sexual innuendo. Plus, the female contestants participate in demeaning challenges like wrestling in spaghetti, and ethnic stereotypes are used to justify many inappropriate behaviors.

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  • Families can talk about why people go on TV reality dating shows. Are they genuinely trying to win the hearts of people they've just met, or are they just trying to get their15 minutes of fame? Families can also discuss stereotyping. What are the different ways that television uses stereotypes for entertainment purposes? Should stereotypes ever be used to justify a behavior, even if it's supposedly "in good fun"?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    sammie267
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    Great

    This show is really funny! and i loved when he was on Shot at love with Tila Tequlia. I wish that another good show would come out similar to this!

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Bila
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 2.0

    Just by watching this I thought I caught an STD

    That's Amore needs to be different than every other dating show. And I wanted to know when would That's Amore 2 come out.

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    pinklady80lately
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    lol, good stuff!

    wow, i really dont know why nobody likes this show! u learn how to cook a pizza! good life lessons!!!

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    icebaby271
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    NOT APPROPRIATE FOR UNDER 13

    This show was ok. Some of the language, sexual behavior, and dissing other people was too much to handle. Although this show seems bad...it has some good drama. I think that you need to know your kid to let them watch this show.

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