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Whacked Out Sports

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Where to watch: Spike, DVD)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Sports-like stunts are dumb and dangerous.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Lots of irresponsible behavior and dangerous stunts. Teens and adults are seen taking risks without using protective gear. Animals are featured in some stunts but aren't hurt. The narrator describes/introduces all stunts as negative behavior.

  • Violence:

    Hitting and punching. Cars are shown crashing; at least one video features a man being hit by a car (though no injuries are seen, and he survives). Objects like large wooden blocks are used as weapons. Guns occasionally visible.

  • Sex:

    One home video shows women lying on pool tables in skimpy teddies. Some suggestive dancing.

  • Language:

    Grunts of pain are often heard from the "athletes" -- or else dubbed in. The word "f--k" is audible (though faint) several times, usually from injured people screaming in pain. Words like "moron" are also used.

  • Consumerism:

    Some of the footage originally aired on the series World's Most Amazing Videos.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Whacked Out Sports

Parents need to know that this series shines the spotlight on dangerous stunts that shouldn't be performed at home -- including everything from "extreme" ironing to mid-air car crashes -- for risk of serious injury and even death. People are shown (and heard) getting hurt and crying out in pain, but no real injuries are shown. There's some strong language ("f--k") and occasional images of people dancing suggestively and women dressed in skimpy outfits.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why people perform dangerous stunts. What's the appeal (if any) of trying things that could hurt or kill you? Does the media perpetuate this behavior by treating videos of these activities as entertainment? When is risk-taking a good idea, and when should you play it safe? Families can also talk about the importance of using protective gear when bicycling, skateboarding, and rollerblading.
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    gospurs57
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title off for age 13 and give it 1.0

    "AFV" wannabe is NOT for kids

    Don't watch this show thinking it's as appropriate as "AFV"! This is a show meant for adults and NOT for kids. Everything on this show is degrading including comments accompanied with dangerous clips resulting in injury. This show may be edited for syndication and WGN, but this show remains inappropriate for all kids. Just skip this stupid show!

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