Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island

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Common Sense Media says

Wacky antics amuse kids, strain parents' ears.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this show is the TV equivalent of sugary cereal, and nothing more. Kids are going to like the idea of an island full of zany fruit characters like Coconut Fred, Bingo Cherry, and Mr. Greenrind, but some parents will find the program raucous and loud. While he's not a malignant force, Coconut Fred is an anti-hero in the vein of Bugs Bunny.


What's the story?

Island life takes an amusing twist when all of its inhabitants are living pieces of fruit. Mr. Greenrind is a watermelon who keeps track of activities, while characters like Wedgie the lemon and Slip and Slide the twin bananas keep things colorful.


Is it any good?

 

Besides Coconut Fred's hyperactive antics, nothing terribly memorable occurs on this program. Some viewers might see similarities between this show and SpongeBob SquarePants, and may appreciate the similar off-the-wall humor. Fred protects his small friend Bingo the cherry from Butchy the rotten apple's bullying behavior, but he usually follows his own agenda of wacky capers. He yells, he begs, and he manipulates his fellow islanders so that they will engage in his kooky schemes. But then again, the plot is not really the point in Coconut Fred's nutty head. He's more concerned with the jokes and tricks that Bugs Bunny did so much better.


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What families can talk about

Families can talk about comedy: What's the line between wacky and annoying? What specifically do kids find entertaining about this show? How does it compare to other cartoons?


This review was written by Joly Herman
Kid, 12 years old
February 17, 2011
 
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This review was written by Joly Herman
Topics:magic and fantasy
TV rating:TV-Y7
Network:WB
Cast:Maria Bamford, Michael Donovan, Rob Paulsen
Genre:Kids' Animation

This review was written by Joly Herman
 

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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.
Learning ratings
BEST: Really engaging, great learning approach.
GOOD: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
FAIR: Somewhat engaging, OK learning approach.
NOT FOR LEARNING: Not recommended for learning.

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