Johnny Bravo (Boomerang)

common sense media says

Clueless hunk is fun -- but edgy -- for kids.


parents & educators say
  • 33% say violence is an issue
  • 33% say sexual content is an issue

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that although the show's humor is aimed at teens and even adults, it's entertaining for elementary-age kids, too (just don't expect them to learn much). Much of the humor centers around Johnny's offensive, clueless pick-up lines and his complete refusal to learn anything from how people react to his behavior, but he's rarely unkind, and those lame pick-up lines lead to increasingly funny responses. Kids will enjoy the pratfall humor and Johnny's steadfast narcissism in the face of failure.

Positive messages: Johnny's ridiculous pick-up lines never get him the girl. In fact, the girl often turns on him, pours a drink down his pants, chainsaws a tree so that it falls on his head, etc. -- satisfying, but not necessarily behavior to strive for.
Violence & scariness: Cartoon violence that's clearly meant to be parody/funny. Johnny is eaten by a lion, attacked by a clown with a machine gun that shoots pies, etc. Oh, and he decks Santa Claus.
Sexy stuff: It's all about innuendo -- Johnny's mission is to get the babes, but why he wants them is never mentioned. The "babes" are often shapely and bikini-clad.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about Johnny's behavior. Kids: Do you think Johnny is supposed to be a good example/role model? If not, how can you tell? Why don't the girls that Johnny talks to want to go out with him? Families can also discuss the type of guy/character that Johnny is meant to be a parody of -- i.e., the guy who always gets the girl and probably knows it. You see guys like this everywhere on TV, but do they really exist? Why is it such a popular character type?

What's the story?

What's the story?
JOHNNY BRAVO parodies the antics of possibly the world's most narcissistic, clueless self-imagined babe-magnet ever. Johnny (voiced by Jeff Bennett) has the "brain of a gnat," and everything goes wrong for him, from becoming the victim of two clowns in a "who's funnier" contest to his ill-advised attempts at lion-taming.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Johnny Bravo is one of the Cartoon Network's original series, and -- like Dexter's Laboratory and The Powerpuff Girls -- it's really meant for teenage and young adult viewing. That said, school-aged kids will still find it funny. The pratfalls and cartoon gags are unusual and clever, the animation is well done, and Johnny's determined pursuit of what he calls "babes" gets laughs even from kids who don't get it because the results are pretty much inevitably disastrous. (And mildly empowering for girls, although the "babes" tend toward the nameless and generic).

Probably because no matter how convinced he is of his own greatness, Johnny remains kind and generally good-hearted, he's appealing to viewers of all ages. Kids will also enjoy the show's frequent inclusion of appearances by characters from Scooby Doo and other classic cartoons.

TV themes & details

Themes
TV Details
TV Rating: TV-Y7
Network: Boomerang
Cast: Brenda Vaccaro, Jeff Bennett, Mae Whitman
Genre: Kids' Animation
Where to watch: Boomerang

This review was written by KJ Dell Antonia
 
 

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What parents & educators say

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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
  • 33% say violence is an issue
  • 33% say sexual content is an issue

Most useful reviews by all members

Cutipie82637
teen, 14 years old
 
No
Hate it plain dumb. Teaches a few lessons nothing good.

Thecoyote
teen, 14 years old
 
Do the monkey with Johnny!!!
Johnny Bravo is hailorious!!! * some cartoony violence * the show mainly focuses on Johnny flirting with girls

ChristianWolf
kid, 13 years old
 
sucks
stupid lame show with a dumb guy who is a loser

manay_4511
teen, 14 years old
 

Sgt-Samson
teen, 16 years old
 
If anything rather than a fan, learn thing but from this show alone.

BlueRocks360
kid, 13 years old
 
I lost alot of brain cells
This was not a very good tv show. 2 stars, just because the animation is ok.

MarioMii
teen, 15 years old
 
estúpido extraño y gracioso NO
estúpido extraño y gracioso NO Stupid weird and not funny. Johnny bravo does crazy stuff and even does immature things. Tom and Jerry is a lot better than this show.

Miranda ...
kid, 11 years old
 
Not appropriate for kids
My dad makes me watch this show and I don't think it is that appropriate.

TheUltimateRev ...
kid, 10 years old
 
Funny, Original cartoon fun for the family, but not for young kids.
Johnny Bravo has been around Cartoon Network since the late 90's and, no matter what, it's great.While CSM says its meant more for teens and adults, its not that inappropiate.Of course, not for young kids, but kids 8+ already seen Tom and Jerry Slapstick Violence and some sexual stuff on TV, so they're ready to handle this cartoon.Violence, Slapstick never dies, all played for humor, but here are examples:Johnny gets shocked, eaten by a lion, crushed by a rhino, attacked by people.He also hits Santa Claus and mistakes him for a theif so he has to frame him and deliever gifts (But it's for a reason, though).The Sexual stuff is milder than the violence, but just slightly.Babes can be shown wearing bikinis, and Johnny always tries to get the ladies.While this is a CN Classic, it's one of the best and most popular shows that Cartoon Network made.The show is now playing every saturday and sunday at 10p on Boomerang.Oh, and by the way, look out for Scooby-Doo and the gang, they sometimes guest star on the episodes like Bravo-Dooby-Doo.Humor, slapstick violence, some sexual content, and the 90's classic cartoon style is all what's in Johnny Bravo.

KinbJune
teen, 13 years old
 
Johnny Ha-Ha
I absolutely loved this show as a small child. It was one of those shows that made Cartoon Network's golden age of the 1990s and the first half of the first decade in the 2000s. I am so glad that this is also being featured as a new nano in Cartoon Network's Fusionfall (yes, I play it from time to time). This was a good and forsaken show that I really hoped wouldn't go off the air because let's face it, without shows like these, people would've abandoned Cartoon Network years ago.

Mafatu32
educator
 
"Hey there, baby!"
I adored this show when I was a young one. Great times were had by all 13 and younger.

Frylock
teen, 14 years old
 
Not as adult as CSM said it was.
I love it. CSM said Johnny was edgy for kids and they are wrong. Kids know Johnny is not someone to imatate. The violence and sex is pretty mild.

soopaman
kid, 11 years old
 
good show 8/10
:)

 
A little indimate
I have to admit this show is a little sexual.Johnny's flirtatious behavior encourages kids to want to "pick up" the oppisite sex.Thanks for listening!

tariq1919
kid, 12 years old
 
LOL but has some edgy stuff
this is really 7+ but once there was a bit of sexual things like once he asked a woman if she found a gorilla cause there was one on the loose then he went to an old woman and asked if she saw it but didnt end the question he just went to the girl and said if she isnt hiding any gorillas below her clothes that is refering to breasts

Scoobyfan
teen, 16 years old
 
Oh Mama!
This is one of the classic Cartoon Cartoons to come out of Carton Network and it is great. Johnny's romantic failures are hilarious, as are his pick up lines. There's plenty of humor for adults as well, featuring celebrity guest appearances like; Donny Osmond, Don Knotts, Adam West, Scooby Doo, and Farrah Fawcett. This show is great for all ages, and I'd highly recommend it.

 

robot kid
kid, 12 years old
 
LOL
FUNNY!!!! GOOd SHOW.

Swit Swat
kid, 12 years old
 
This is a very funny show. Everyone should watch it! There is alot of cartoony violence and flirting. But nothing serious.

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