 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
The Buzz on Maggie
- Disney Channel
- Genre: Kids' Animation
Common Sense Media says
Maggie the fly rocks out in her own fly way.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
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.
What's the story?
THE BUZZ ON MAGGIE follows the fun-filled insect world of a sassy fly named Maggie and her friends. The show's plotlines are complete with jokes about flies barfing and beetles being nerdy, ladybugs being beyond reproach, and all of the puns that go with the buggy theme.
Is it any good?
Kids are going to love Maggie's insect world, and even parents might find this cartoon amusing. As a character, Maggie can be temperamental and moody, while her older brother can be a bully. These traits are side notes to the decent plot line put forth by the writers of the program; however, the assumption that sassy behavior is the norm for pre-teen flies may be something else to watch out for.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how Maggie's world is similar to and different from the human world.
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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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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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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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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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A fairly decent show but with questionable issues.
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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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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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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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Pardon the pun,but i'm glad this cartoon "got the fly swatter."
This cartoon is terrible.I'm beyond happy it got canceled.It was junk! The animation is hideous and the characters are annoying.
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| Topics: | adventures, wild animals |
| TV rating: | TV-G |
| Network: | Disney Channel |
| Cast: | Cree Summer, Jessica Di Cicco, Tara Strong |
| Genre: | Kids' Animation |
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