Extreme Cuisine with Jeff Corwin (Food Network)
common sense media says
Tween-friendly show mixes travel, food, science.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this reality/food series -- in which biologist Jeff Corwin explores delicacies from around the world -- includes a bit of very mild sexual innuendo that will go over kids' head and infrequent uses of words like "ass." Alcohol is used to prepare meals, some episodes talk about how alcoholic beverages are produced, and wine and local liquors are often consumed during meals. While the series isn’t violent, some very young or sensitive viewers might get squeamish during scenes of how some of the traditional delicacies are prepared and consumed (which can include seeing animals skinned and dissected).
Positive role models:
Corwin approaches traditional meals and customs with excitement and respect. He also demonstrates an understanding of science in some of his explanations about the food-preparation process.
Violence:
Animals and seafood are dissected, skinned, and skewered. Corwin jokingly refers to some of the animal dissections as “horror shows."
Sex:
Corwin occasionally offers some very mild sexual innuendo that will go over the head of young viewers. Some meals traditionally celebrate rites of passage like circumcision. Other cultures eat animal genitalia, like testicles.
Language:
Occasional use of words like “ass”; the Spanish word “cojones” is also used.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
The making of local alcoholic drinks is discussed; they're also consumed. Alcohol is used for some dishes, and some meals are enjoyed accompanied by wines and traditional beverages.
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