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Unwrapped

(Rated TV-G, Educational, Starring Marc Summers, Where to watch: Food Network, DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Get the skinny on classic snacks and goodies.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series offers informative explanations about how various food products are created and mass produced throughout the United States. It features many products that have become part of American popular culture.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Features many popular product brand names like Pringles, See's Candies, Astro Pops, Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers, Cracker Jacks, Cocoa Puffs, Kool Aid, and Campbell's Soup. Also features regional product brands and small businesses. Summers will say if items are available in stores or online but doesn't provide specific ordering information.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Occasionally beer, wine, or liquor is part of a recipe and is shown being poured into mixing barrels.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Unwrapped

Parents need to know that this educational series -- which examines how popular food items are made -- references plenty of familiar brand names, from Cocoa Puffs to Kool Aid, that are part of American popular culture. While the series is a fine choice for kids who are curious about how things are made, this subtle brand promotion often highlights the animated characters (like Tony the Tiger) associated with these products. Also, given the show's focus on "goodies" like cookies and candy, watching could leave kids craving stuff you'd rather they didn't.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how the media can sometimes blur the lines between educating the public about something and promoting it. How can shows avoid endorsing products and services that they want to inform viewers about? Does seeing a product on TV make you more likely to want it? What's the downside of eating too much of the types of foods and other products profiled on this show? Families can also discuss some of their favorite classic foods. What things do you like to eat that make you wonder how it was made?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Wyoming
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    Nice and fun!

    Love it! I was the science kid so it makes sense, But it is fun and is great in making food, and is a family favourite!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    really interesting, eye catching, and informative

    its really interesting to watch how many various types of foods are made. for both adults and young kids.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Mark Summers Rocks My World!

    This show gets 10 stars!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great Show

    The Show rocks and it is the best thing to get the inside scoop on your fav. foods Deffenitly Recomend it

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