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The Adventures of Chico and Guapo

(Rated TV-14, Comedy, Starring Orlando Jones, P.J. Pesce, Where to watch: MTV2, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Gritty comedy about race for teens and up.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The show makes social and political statements about how we view race and ethnicity in our country. But the stereotyping is severe and extremely offensive at times. The characters don't have a strong work ethic.

  • Violence:

    Cartoon violence is shown as unrealistic and humorous without any long-term consequences. Characters attempt to hurt themselves by electrocution and other similarly violent acts. Characters are seen slapping each other hard enough to leave marks.

  • Sex:

    Simulated sexual activity and sexual innuendo. Occasional references to male and female genitalia.

  • Language:

    Relatively mild; "bitch," etc. Strong language spoken in Spanish.

  • Consumerism:

    Occasional references to popular TV shows and celebrities. Animated caricatures of popular musicians sometimes appear on the show.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Occasional subtle comments about drug or alcohol use. Some adult characters are seen smoking cigarettes.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Adventures of Chico and Guapo

Parents need to know that this animated series presents very strong, often-offensive stereotypes of people from various racial and ethnic backgrounds. While all of it is presented in context, it may be difficult for tweens and some teens to clearly understand the social messages being presented. Parents should also know that the animated characters sometimes engage in sexual acts and use Spanish-language profanity.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about stereotypes and the importance of embracing diversity. What makes people seem different? Their skin color? Their accent? Their clothes? Why do we ascribe these differences to people of certain races and ethnicities? What do we miss by assuming people of a certain background will behave a certain way? What can we learn from each other? Families may also want to discuss the similarities they share with people from different cultures.
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