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Man Shops Globe

(Rated TV-14, Reality TV, Starring Keith Johnson, Where to watch: Sundance Channel)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Reality show mixes travel with retail promotion.

Themes in this show include:   materialism

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The show focuses on the thrill of the hunt when it comes to finding one-of-a-kind items to sell in stores, spotlighting talented artists who might otherwise not get any exposure. But, ultimately, the company is interested in profits -- although it's a subtly embedded message. The show also encourages viewers to buy what they see.

  • Role models:

    Johnson is good at what he does; has a keen, creative eye for style; and, for the most part, treats vendors and artisans with respect. But he and his agents have an unspoken shorthand that helps them haggle down prices and keep money in the company's pockets, which could either be viewed as smart ... or overly shrewd. You could also argue that he's exploiting the talents of lesser-known artisans, buying their work at a much lower price than the company will actually sell it for. But he is just doing his job.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    On rare occasions, an art piece (sculptures, paintings, etc.) includes male or female genitalia.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    The show essentially functions as a long-form commercial for the Anthropologie brand, with logos, new products, and shots of store interiors in every episode. The main character spends his time looking for unique items at fair prices that can then be sold at a premium in Anthropologie's U.S. and British stores.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    None, unless you agree with Johnson that shopping is a drug.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Man Shops Globe

Parents need to know that Man Shops Globe follows a buyer for the Anthropologie brand (which specializes in high-end women's clothing but also sells antique display pieces and specialty home items) on an extended shopping spree around the world. He wants to get the best deal he can for the company in an effort to boost overall profits (which can sometimes make it feel like he's taking advantage of lesser-known artists), but he'll sometimes spend thousands on an item he really loves, admitting that, to him, shopping is a drug: "People who say that shopping is not a valid high don't know what they're talking about." Thanks to repeated shots of the company's logo, new products, and store displays, the series essentially functions as one long commercial for the Anthropologie brand, even offering information at the end of each episode about featured items available in stores.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how this series helps promote the Anthropologie brand. Is the sales pitch subtle, or is it selling directly to consumers? Do you think the show will help sell more merchandise?
  • Johnson talks a lot about buying things that will "appeal to the Anthropologie customer." Who is this person? What type of life does he or she lead? How can you tell?
  • Had you ever been inside an Anthropologie store before seeing the show? Does seeing how the company acquires its signature pieces make you feel more positively about the brand or make you want to shop there? Why or why not?
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