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Fast Machines with Funkmaster Flex

(Rated NR, Reality TV, Starring Funkmaster Flex, Where to watch: Spike, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Hip-hop DJ talks cars with celeb pals; for auto buffs only.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series glamorizes the world of custom cars.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Women in bikinis sometimes make brief appearances.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Many types of cars are mentioned by name, including Impalas, Camaros, Mercedes, Ford F-150 pickups, Ferraris, and more. The names of custom auto shops are displayed on screen, and some major auto parts suppliers sponsor specific segments. Many of the mechanics wear shirts bearing the Funkmaster Flex logo, and the series promotes his personal brand. Flex often visits celebrity friends, including athletes and musicians, and he promotes their work while gushing over their custom cars.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Fast Machines with Funkmaster Flex

Parents need to know that this series -- which follows hip-hop DJ Funkmaster Flex as he visits his famous friends to gush about their custom cars -- is full of product placement and branding. Flex talks up specific car brands, as well as his favorite auto shops and major parts suppliers, and he often promotes his friends' latest albums or other projects, too. There's not much in the way of sex, drinking, language, or violence, but while die-hard fans of custom cars may enjoy the show, there's little to interest others.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the world of custom cars. Are you interested in building a completely tricked-out vehicle? Why? What kind of car would you make? How would your choice of cars reveal your personality? How do these vehicles compare to the fancy rides seen in TV series or movies? Why do you think this subculture is often linked to rap music?
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