Jackass (MTV, MTV2)

common sense media says

Crass, crude, and certainly not for kids.


parents & educators say
  • 38% say sexual content is an issue
  • 38% say language is an issue

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this show glorifies the art of being crude, rude, and disgusting. The participants stop at nothing when it comes to taking on stunts; the more cringe-worthy, the better. They frequently put themselves at risk of physical danger and are always taunting each other and putting each other down. Adults who have the sense not to try the stunts for themselves (and don't mind watching people painfully make idiots of themselves) may get some laughs, but for kids, this is shock TV at its worst.

Positive messages: The series features the art of being crude, rude, and disgusting as entertainment.
Positive role models: The guys constantly taunt, insult, and fight with each other, as well as make fun of others.
Violence: Plenty of personal injuries (mostly mild, but not always) from the stunts the guys put themselves through. What often starts out as play-fighting can turn pretty intense/painful. Their goal seems to be to bash each other as often and as forecefully as possible (with the assistance of heavy machinery, if possible).
Sex: Anything crude is played up. Bare butts are glimpsed, and the guys often make fake thrusting movements and grab themselves. Sophomoric behavior and comments are the norm.
Language: Plenty of fairly mild swearing (harsher words, like "f--k," are bleeped) and coarse, rough language among the show's posse.
Consumerism: Products and signage show up mostly in the background.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Some stunts are so far out there seems no other explanation for why the participants do them except for booze. Some to-dos are predicated on bring drunk.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids

Families can talk about what drives people to do stunts like these, when they'll most likely get hurt and at the very least end up looking like complete fools. What's the attraction? Is the rush from performing these silly, wacky, and outrageous derring-dos worth the trouble? Families can also discuss the difference between daring and bad taste. Where do you draw the line? And what about when other people are involved? What's the difference between playing a funny practical joke and being cruel?

What's the story?

What's the story?

Witness a man getting attacked by police dogs that he purposefully taunts; see someone drink to oblivion and throw up all over the place; view a melee played for all it's worth, with everyone's arms swinging and hitting. These are just some of the pratfalls and antics deemed worthy of this MTV series following Johnny Knoxville and his motley crew of fearless, shameless thrill-seekers. Inspired by a Finnish show called The Dudesons, JACKASS has also earned a big-screen movie of its own and is one of MTV's most popular -- if not highest quality -- offerings.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

If this show were to have another title, it probably ought to be Men Behaving Badly. Or insanely. Or both. In short, Jackass makes no bones about appealing to the adolescent boy in everyone -- and in many ways, it's brilliant at what it does: hooking viewers.

Jackass certainly isn't everyone's cup of tea. In fact, it's probably not advisable viewing for anyone under 15, considering the strong language, nudity, and general craziness. Most kids are much too young and much too impressionable to filter through it all and appreciate the laughs without mimicking the guys' sometimes-dangerous audacity. And no one wants to have their teenager chased down by guard dogs simply because they're trying to replicate what they see on TV.

TV themes & details

TV Details
TV Rating: TV-MA
Network: MTV
Cast: Bam Margera, Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O
Genre: Comedy
Where to watch: MTV

This review was written by S. Jhoanna Robledo
 
 

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What parents & educators say

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Based on 8 parent & educator reviews:
  • 38% say sexual content is an issue
  • 38% say language is an issue

Most useful reviews by all members

 
Not for kids!
It's not for kids, but adults will LOVE it!

 
Perfect for older kids, but not for tweens
this movie is just painful my dad said this movie is for idiots i dont like it and and how the f could the guy jump high when the guy was coming

halo19
kid, 11 years old
 
everything is bleeped.
The f's sh's and p---y is bleeped. And the nudity is bleeped also so loosen up parents who don't let their kids watch this. but theres not alot of violence.

skater401
teen, 15 years old
 
jackass is the funiest tv show i think they should do some more sesons

 
funny
funny stuff here. they hurt themselves and act like idiots

pjfv125
teen, 16 years old
 
I Cried From Laughing.
These are Ten+ of the most funniest dudes on earth. This is hysterical. I love them!!!

2drocks
kid, 12 years old
 
funny... at best
This show is not out to send any messages(except for the fact that these are bad role models), the whole theme of this show is a bunch of masachist, idiotic, drunk &/or stoned people trying to marder themselves (mostly in the junk)in the most creative and utterly unimaginably disturbing ways possible. Honestly, I'm surprised that they're called "professionals", much more surprised that they're still alive at this point! Honestly, why did they even make this show? Oh yeah, that's right... TO MAKE MONEY! The whole time you're laughing your head off, but at the end of the episode, you look back and realize it wasn't that funny. But, since I enjoy watching them because it makes me feel better about my life because I'm not constantly stapling whatever's left of my two balls together, I'm giving them an extra star. That's 2 out of 5. YOU'RE WELCOME JACKASS CREW!

Dibil
teen, 14 years old
 
The people in this show are idiots

jrcalhoun759
teen, 16 years old
 
This is an awesome show for dudes. If your a teen and you know not to try what these Jackasses are doing, then watch the show. It can be hard to watch at points, but the majority of the stunts are just guys being kids in an adult world.

 
best show ever
thats all i got to say. the name pretty much speaks for itself.

Mya12345678
teen, 14 years old
 

manay_4511
teen, 14 years old
 
Extremely, rarely inapporpriate!! Cancel this show now!!
This show is extremely inappropriate, and its not meant for kids at all.

RunAlottJasonH
kid, 12 years old
 
your a %#%#@$%$@

Kevin Cardona
kid, 11 years old
 
Its good ^_^
I think its funny and jackass joined the gumball 3000 rally and i really think shopping cart one was funny

ifrigginrock
teen, 17 years old
 
SO FUNNY!
Awesome chiz! Luv it! One of my fav shows! Totally for kids. SO FUNNY!! xD A rocket to UrAnus....priceless.

JWilliams303
teen, 17 years old
 
This show has so many stupid stunts in them and some very gross. These are all done by professionals so other people who think it would be fun to do that stuff, dont do them!!! This show is funny at times but definately not a show for kids that will repeat stuff that they see on tv.

Cooldee
parent
 
Hide this show from younger children!
Look at every episode-alot of violence, swearing, cussing, and making fun of others-not cool! Ban this show from your house!

SupremeCommand ...
teen, 15 years old
 

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