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Wild World of Spike

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Kit Cope, Jason Ellis, Sam Tripoli, Where to watch: Spike)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 16.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Latest Jackass wannabe is mean, juvenile.

Why We Rated This off for Ages 16 and Under

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The immature hosts gleefully do dangerous things, and make non-stop fun of other cultures' practices. They're condescending and juvenile and, in their effort to make each other laugh, they often make jokes based on broad, crude sterotypes.

  • Violence:

    Some of the re-enactments result in cuts, scrapes, and bruises (one battered butt is shown repeatedly). Some stunts involve battles/fighting, including a tomato-hurling challenge. The guys do wear safety gear when it's relevant.

  • Sex:

    Sexual innuendo (mostly in the form of crude, sexist jokes) and nudity (with sensitive bits blurred/blocked), typically within the context of one of the re-enacted stunts. The guys consult a porn star in at least one segment. Other segments include bikini-clad women wrestling in a vat of cream and boucing up and down on sumo-suited wrestlers. The men make a lot of comments about "boobies" and, in general, objectify women.

  • Language:

    "F--k" is bleeped, but plenty of others -- including "p---y," "dumbass" and "s--t" -- aren't.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    At least one stunt involves the guys holding glasses of beer, but they're not shown drinking.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Wild World of Spike

Parents need to know that this Jackass-esque reality show is full of crude sexual humor, dangerous stunts, and cursing. In each episode, the three stars/hosts ham it up in a fraternity-like atmosphere; they watch footage of extreme sports from across the globe, mock them mercilessly (giving the show a real mean streak) and then try to re-enact the stranger exploits at home. While it's somewhat interesting to see how other cultures blow off steam, the re-enactments serve as a way for the guys to make fun of others, rather than an attempt to actually understand their traditions. Kids may need to be reminded that, unlike the show's hosts, they should not be recreating stunts they see on TV at home.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what drives people to do stunts like these. Why is it almost always men who participate in this kind of show? What's the difference between daring and bad taste? Where do you draw the line? Is it OK to get a laugh at someone else's expense? Are the guys' jokes funny or immature (or both)? Families can also discuss understanding other ethnicities and cultures. Why is it important to embrace differences rather than mock them? What are the different ethnicities/backgrounds in your community, and how do they celebrate their culture?
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