Eddie Griffin: Going for Broke (VH1)
common sense media says
Comedian faces un-funny consequences of overspending.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that much of the focus of this reality show -- in which comedian Eddie Griffin tries to make life changes to help get his finances in order -- is on Griffin’s spending habits, which include hosting expensive parties and financially supporting his extended family and network of friends. Although this show is less salacious and more family-focused than some of VH1's other reality series, you can still expect some strong language (words like “damn” and “hell” are audible, while those like “f--k” and “s--t” are bleeped) and sexual innuendo (including brief conversations about pornography). People are also shown drinking wine, cocktails, and champagne socially, and Griffin smokes cigarettes (though he says he's trying quit).
Positive role models:
Doris provides tough love, help, and guidance to straighten out Griffin’s life. Meanwhile, while Griffin isn’t perfect, he loves his family and friends and wants to take care of them -- even though some of them act as though they're entitled to being “kept” by the comedian (this despiote the fact that he's in dire financial straits thanks to spending too much on luxuries for himself and his family and friends).
Violence:
People are shown getting arrested for non-violent offenses, like selling things without a permit.
Sex:
One of Griffin’s uncles is asking him for money to start a pornography video series. Women are shown in skimpy bathing suits and in provocative poses in Griffin’s see-through pool. Some conversations include discussions about having too many children and getting a vasectomy.
Language:
Words like “hell” and “damn” are audible; stronger choices like “f--k” and “s--t” are bleeped, but you can sometimes still tell what's being said.
Consumerism:
The show helps promote the "brand" of Eddie Griffin.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
People on the show frequently drink champagne, beer, and wine. Griffin smokes cigarettes but is (supposedly) trying to quit. His mother accuses him of being an alcoholic.
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