Dr. Steve-O (USA)
common sense media says
"Self-help" stunt show is bad medicine for teens.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the unconventional methods that Steve-O uses to "cure" his patients of troublesome phobias in this Jackass-style reality show aren't even close to being approved by the American Medical Association. Most of the "treatments" involve moderate violence and rely on gross-out tactics to keep audiences entertained. Unless you want your kids replicating the stunts, restrict viewing to older teens only -- and even then, reminders and reality checks are in order. Other iffy content includes swearing (both bleeped and audible) and sexualization of women.
Violence:
Most of Steve-O's Jackass-style stunts are violent enough to make you wince. He injures himself in nearly every episode and sometimes makes himself sick to the point of vomiting.
Sex:
The doctor's sexy assistant wears a low-cut nurse's uniform with a short skirt -- and sometimes even less. In one episode, Steve-O has his own pubic hair waxed while wearing a zebra-print thong. On the show's Web site, you can vote for "Hot Nurse of the Week."
Language:
Low-level swearing includes "crap" and "badass." More serious offenders are bleeped out.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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