The Buzz on Maggie (Disney Channel)
common sense media says
Maggie the fly rocks out in her own fly way.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that even though Maggie's world is a fictional insect society, there still seems to be a little racial stereotyping going on. Like many Disney shows (as well as films), the show tends to promote the stereotype of an African-American friend as a sidekick. Though her friend Rayna is just as outgoing and full of energy as Maggie is, she is more defined by her "urban" attitude. This message can be confusing to young people who are learning about their own (and other) cultures. Also, parents should be aware that Maggie is a strong female character who wants to be a rock star, but her parents let her get away with questionable schemes.
Violence & scariness:
Some squishing of insects and other cartoon roughness.
Sexy stuff:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
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Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
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emmasmom513
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adult
Won't let my 5-year-old watch
The bugs are constantly doing things that are rude, crude & disgusting. Not the sort of message I want my 5-year-old learning.
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hb_1013
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
I love this show!
The Buzz on Maggie is so cute (and cool) I think Pubert is the cutest little guy!!!!!!!!!
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DexterSmith
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The Buzz on Maggie
Sexual Content (Not an Issue): None.
Violence (Not an Issue): Mild slapstick with rare injuries played for comedy.
Language (Not an Issue): In the insect world, "Oh my bug" is frequent.
Social Behavior (Pause): Characters lie and cheat, African-American Rayna is portrayed as a sidekick.
Commercialism (Not an Issue): None.
Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco (Not an Issue): None.
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Sgt-Samson
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
A fairly decent show but with questionable issues.
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Spongebob Fan
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
Just a plain cool show
I used to love it before they canceled it. Nothing to worry about to to highlight, just a show you know that's, well, there, I guess.
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BlueSunday
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Shows how to be yourself, don't follow the croud
It can get annoying, but I've always loved it! Maggie is pretty typical, wanting to be a rock-star and all, but she's also pretty unique, always speaking her mind and being creative, she HATES it when people follow the 'cool' people, which she ususally never does. Though her friend Rana does (Rana is 'black' although her skin is blue- her slang might be concittered racial sterotype) Maggie's parents are strickt, sometimes clueless. Her brother Aldren is pretty in-love with himself, Pupert is... puny. The shows cute though, sometimes they joke about potty-humar, the flies puke on their food because thats how they digest it. Its really creative, with them living in things like Milk Cartons. The closest to bad language is 'stupid' and 'oh my bug' over-all its pretty okay. But unfortunitly the show was wiped out in the middle of the night, never to be seen again... buy the Dvd or preview it on Youtube.
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TylerReview
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Hey! I (barely) remember this one!
"The Buzz On Maggie" was a little show about Maggie(A fly) and her family living in a bug city.She aspires to be a rock star(How original...)but, like every pre-teen girl she has to deal with friends and puberty, but it doesen't excuse her actions.It's your typical pre-teen girl aimed cartoon, no frills here.Sometimes Maggie and her family can be role models,sometimes not. It's better suited towards girls going through the stuff Maggie goes through, so 9+ seems fine.
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Sanjay407
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
I like it
I like this show!!!!!!
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reviewgirl13
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
Okay
This show can get on your nerves after awhile, but I think kids will enjoy it. Maggie is kinda a drama queen. Anyway, this show is probably best for 10 and under.
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