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Chop Socky Chooks (Cartoon Network)

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Bizarre action 'toon mixes violence, stereotypes.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this action cartoon is heavy on violence and essentially void of any positive content for its intended grade-school viewers. Martial arts-style battles are the sole means of conflict resolution, and the bad guys often use missiles and machine guns in addition to hand-to-hand combat skills. Physical stereotyping (a black character sports a huge Afro, and an Asian girl has the look of a traditional Japanese geisha) is overt and bolstered by exaggerated accents. And don't look too hard for positive messages of any kind -- there's nothing like that in this visual equivalent of candy for kids.

Positive messages: The characters' extremely stereotyped features include an oversized Afro adorned with a hair comb, the make-up and elaborate hairstyle of a geisha, and exaggerated accents. Potty humor like burping, vomiting, and discussions of bathroom topics (gas, the need for a plunger, etc.) is frequent. Fighting is the only means for resolving conflict, and characters often use violent terms like "crush" and "eliminate" when talking about their opponents. On a positive note, the main female character is the most level-headed of the bunch.
Violence & scariness: Lots of violence with no resulting injuries. Martial arts battles include kicking, punching, and using small objects like folding fans as throwing weapons. Some scenes also include firepower (flying missiles, machine guns, and billowing explosions).
Sexy stuff: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Characters often read comic books and play video games, and the show itself is set within a shopping mall.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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Families can talk about how heroes are portrayed in different TV shows. Are heroic characters always good? Do they ever break rules to achieve their goals? Is it OK to lie or cheat if your overall aim is to help others? Who are some of your favorite TV heroes? Why do you like them? Families can also discuss other ways to resolve conflict besides violence or fighting. Why do you think that so many cartoon characters default to battles?

What's the story?

What's the story?
Hidden away within the walls of his vast shopping mall, nefarious but mostly incompetent Dr. Wasabi (voiced by Paul Kaye) devises his plans for world domination and directs the moves of his primate sidekick, Bubba (Rupert Degas), and his minions, the Ninja Chimps. But, try as he may, this maniacal mutated fish always finds his efforts thwarted by a trio of talented kung fu chickens. Led by philosophical sensei Chuckie Chan (Rob Rackstraw), tenacious Chick P (Shelley Longworth), and powerhouse KO Joe (Paterson Joseph) use their martial arts skills to battle Dr. Wasabi's army and restore peace to the mall and its visitors.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
CHOP SOCKY CHOOKS takes bizarre to a new level with its very strange characters -- who, by the way, don't in any way resemble chickens or a fish, mutated or otherwise. While the basic premise of good vs. incompetent evil is a great plot starter when properly developed, this show loses most of its humor in an overdose of violence and overt racial stereotyping.

Kids might be drawn in by the show's action and outlandish storylines, but there's little redeeming quality to be found here. No attempt is made to put positive lessons into the plot, and the only message kids might pick up is that fighting is a reliable means of resolving conflict, making it an iffy choice for young viewers.

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TV Details
TV Rating: TV-Y7
Network: Cartoon Network
Cast: Paterson Joseph, Paul Kaye, Shelley Longworth
Genre: Kids' Animation
Where to watch: Cartoon Network
This review was written by Emily Ashby
 
 

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RainforestGal
teen, 15 years old
2
 
Chop Socky Sucks
What IS this show? It makes NO sense at all!
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chopsockychookfan1
adult
11
 
you have out done your selfs cartoon network!
this is by far the best cartoon on cartoon network! at first i thought it was bad,BOY WAS I WRONG! now i own two t-shirts with the chop socky chooks on one,and chucky chan on the other.because i think chucky is SO cute! I hope they never cancel this show!!!! if the star rating went up to ten,i would give this show 100 stars!!!
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TylerReview
teen, 15 years old
2
 
Terrible.
Ugh, what a bland and cokkie-cutter beat' um up!It features KO, Chuckie Chan, And Chick P who fight Dr. Wasabi(Who resembles a egg) and his evil minions to keep the mall safe.All people in the show are a stereotype in one way or another(Except for the nameless mall goers) that fight over a silly little mall.(Of course, I think all malls and cities should be torn down and replaced with beautiful pine forests) Heavy firepower is utilized by Wazabi's minions and to be frank, i'm glad that this show is in a gutter dead somewhere.(Sorry fanboys and fangirls)
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bunnygirl
teen, 15 years old
 
a fuuny cartoon show
its very funny with all the cartoon villence in it but its not funnier then Bo-BoBoBoBoBoBo but its like the only thing i whatch on cartoon network because ive seen most of the rest alot but its not a bad show for kids my age to watch since they got rid of bobobobobobbobobobo so check out the swow your selves but i dont realy see whats wrong about seven yearolds and down watching this show
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jenovaii
adult
 
Apologies, but...
Ambiguous characters, lame plot styles...and the whole thing takes place in a mall? Besides, I don't think I want to watch anything that has a title that sounds like a racial slur.
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osi445
teen, 15 years old
 
I say Chop Socky whoo-hoo!
I love this show. It has proof that girls are just as kick butt awsome as boys. Because of this show, I'm thinking of taking Kung-fu! Besides, Chuckie chan is kinda cute.
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Gianna709
kid, 10 years old
 
I Laughed!
I REALLY like the show. It's SUPER funny. (And I Do Karate myself.)
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Doglover223
kid, 12 years old
3
 
This show is so odd and its pointless.
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Tommypezmaster
adult
10
 
Bring it Back
I really liked this show. This is definetely one of the best Cartoon Network shows ever made. This show is about 3 Kung Fu Chicken procting a mall from the evil Doctor Wasbi. Chuckie Chan, along with his best friends Chick P & KO Joe have many adventures in the Wasbi World mall. The humor in this show is good. Most of the jokes are really funny. My favorite episode was the one when The Chooks are framed from stealing a butt cheek from the Temple & Dr. Wasbi gets spanked. I thought that episode was really hilarious! Isn't it coool how you can have a Squid dress like a nun & Spank the villian at the end. That's really cool. The dialog in this show is awesome!! The funny moments with Chuckie Chan & The Ninja Chimps will keep you hooked on the series. The lines, and actions are child friendly, which is good. Overall, awesome show, great humor, awesome dialog, solid music, lovable characters. I just wish that this show is on Cartoon Network instead of crap still airing (CN only had a few). They don't rerun it anymore. Chop Socky Chooks in my mind, should replace horrible shows like Baby Looney Tunes, and Bleach. I miss this show alot!
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kirbster
teen, 13 years old
 
it's ok
not that bad not that good it's ok! 8)
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smartmom10
teen, 16 years old
 
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charmsmatuts
parent of and 1 , 9 , 10 , 14 , 14 year old
3
 
Now this is Real CN! :)
Can't be canceled. I love it. My kids loved it too. We will have this show once we cross over to the dark side. Please bring it back!!!
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