From G's to Gents (MTV)
common sense media says
Gritty reality show teaches bad boys good lessons.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this reality competition series -- in which men compete for a cash prize by transforming their inner-city "gangster" image into one that's more gentleman-like -- promotes the idea that living or acting like a gangster is a negative choice that can keep people from bettering their lives. While there's some greedy behavior, most of the contestants treat the experience as a chance to improve their lives. Expect lots of strong language (though words like "f--k" and "s--t" are bleeped), drinking, smoking, and other iffy behavior. Some of the contestants' conversations touch on subjects like prostitution, drug dealing, and other crimes. But these actions aren't treated as acceptable, and contestants are challenged to change this behavior.
Violence:
Lots of yelling and arguing between cast members; occasionally contestants threaten to punch out or "whack" a fellow contestant. Cst members occasionally push and shove each other. But violence is not treated as acceptable behavior.
Sex:
Some references to being "sexy." Participants make suggestive comments about Bentley's assistant; one makes a lewd comment about her breasts using the word "tits." Several of the contestants refer to themselves as "pimps."
Language:
Audible language includes words like "piss" and "hell." Curse words like "s--t" and "f--k" are frequently used but bleeped out.
Consumerism:
Tag Body Spray is one of the show's sponsors; Bentley is featured in at least one Tag commercial during the show's run. Labels on beer bottles, etc. are covered, although the brands are still identifiable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Smoking, alcohol consumption (beer, hard liquor), and drunken behavior are prominently visible. Subtle references to drug dealing.
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For teenagers and adults; NOT for under- 13's.
I absolutely love it! However, presumably, due to the nature of this show some scenes may be totally inappropriate fore children; this show contains forms of violence, i.e. fighting, arguing, pushing, however this behaviour is deemed as inappropriate.There is quite a lot of blue humour, dirty jokes and gayness and homosexuality discussions by the teens in the show; again this is deemed as inappropriate. There is a lot of profane language e.g milder forms such as hell or dammn aren't bleeped; however strong forms of profanity like s**t or f**k are bleeped, again this behaviour is deemed as inappropriate and TOTALLY unacceptable. There is quite a lot to do with drunkenness, alcohol, smoking and other issues relating to that, again, this is deemed as unsuitable. It is a VERY good effective show, but however, because of the reasons I have just listed the target is clearly NOT for children, it's for TEENAGERS and adults, but teenagers especially. Its target group is about 13-20's, however, if you're the type of adult who's into this kind of thing, go ahead!! But do NOT let any child under 13 watch this is it is inappropriate for children and tweens.
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