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Jackass
Common Sense Media says
Crass, crude, and certainly not for kids.
Parents say
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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.
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?
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.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
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?
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April 9, 2008
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Not for kids!
It's not for kids, but adults will LOVE it!
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Teen, 17 years old
November 12, 2010
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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
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Kid, 12 years old
April 9, 2008
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I Cried From Laughing.
These are Ten+ of the most funniest dudes on earth. This is hysterical. I love them!!!
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Kid, 11 years old
March 15, 2011
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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.
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Teen, 13 years old
January 14, 2010
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jackass is the funiest tv show i think they should do some more sesons
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Kid, 11 years old
October 15, 2010
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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!
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Teen, 16 years old
September 8, 2009
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funny
funny stuff here. they hurt themselves and act like idiots
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Kid, 9 years old
December 29, 2009
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your a %#%#@$%$@
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Teen, 14 years old
April 5, 2010
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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.
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| TV rating: | TV-MA |
| Networks: | MTV, MTV2 |
| Cast: | Bam Margera, Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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