Fonejacker
common sense media says
Prank call comedy series is juvenile, crass, not so funny.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this nean-spirited British series revolves around behavior that most parents wouldn't want their teens imitating. It uses actual recordings of prank calls to unsuspecting victims, with animated footage recreating them. Not surprisingly, the reactions of the people who pick up the phone vary from confused to annoyed to irate, and they sometimes swear, though particularly strong language is bleeped. The mysterious Fonejacker often places calls in character as people from various ethnic groups, and some of the shtick can seem borderline racist.
Positive role models:
The Fonejacker’s calls range from annoying to insulting. He sometimes impersonates various ethnic groups and may come across as borderline racist. Young viewers may find this entertaining, but it’s certainly not behavior worth imitating.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
A few suggestive comments.
Language:
The victims of the Fonejacker's prank phone calls sometimes get pretty angry, though “what the hell” is about as strong as it gets without bleeping.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Some references to drinking.
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