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Creature Comforts (US)

(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring Julie Dove, Where to watch: CBS, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Claymation critters' commentary, U.S. style.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Some potty humor -- a bird pooping, dogs trying to discern a certain aroma while sniffing each other's rears. Dialogue occasionally includes mild jokes at others' expense.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    There's no physical intimacy, but animal characters sometimes mention sexual topics like fooling around, sexual orientation, making love, and being horny.
  • Language:

    Occasional use of "hell," "ass," and "damn."
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Creature Comforts (US)

Parents need to know that kids will like this claymation series (based on the same-named British hit) for its mix of cute animal characters and silly potty humor (a bird poops from his swing, dogs sniff each other's butt, etc.). The ironic nature of how the unscripted dialogue is matched up with the animals' behavior (a male dachshund lamenting the fact that his girlfriend is so much taller than he is, for example) will likely go straight over their head. Still, keep an ear out for mild sexual references and some language ("ass," "damn," etc.).

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how the meaning of words can change with other influences. How do the animals' appearances and surroundings affect the meaning of what they're saying? How would the words seem different if your kids saw the actual human speaker? Can you imagine what the real interviewees are like by hearing their voices? Do you think this series uses stereotypes in any way (showing pigs discussing weight loss, for example). If so, how? Is it OK to laugh at stereotypes on TV?

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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Indiana
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    hilarious!

    My husband and I LOVED creature Comforts. At first we didn't catch that the voices were from actual interviews and but as soon as we did we had tears in our eyes from laughing so hard! It is a refreshing show! we recommend it to everyone! LOVE IT!!!!!

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