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The Mr. Men Show

(Rated TV-Y, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Joseph J. Terry, Sam Gold, Alicyn Packard, Where to watch: Cartoon Network, DVD, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 3; suggested age 3.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Animated sketch 'toon more about fun than lessons.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 3 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The show celebrates self-expression and self-acceptance. Some characters embody negative personality traits like laziness and rude behavior, and there's no repercussions for their actions, which are played for humor.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    A few characters are clumsy by nature and so often sport bandages, but injuries themselves aren't shown.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    The cartoon is based on a series of kids' books, so young viewers may take a new interest in them (but nothing's wrong with that!).
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Mr. Men Show

Parents need to know that each character in this animated sketch comedy based on a popular series of kids books is named for the emotion or personality quirk he or she embodies. Some exhibit positive traits (Little Miss Sunshine or Mr. Happy, for example), but others have less-enviable attributes -- like rudeness, laziness, and messiness. The mix of personalities makes for silly, kid-friendly humor; the show also touches on the challenges of relating to people who are different and celebrates the art of self-expression. On the downside, characters are consistently one-dimensional and never adjust their behavior based on the situation or the others' reactions.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the characters' different personality traits. How do you know which ones are "good" and which are "bad"? Do you know which ones you should copy and which ones you shouldn't? Families can also discuss how well books translate into TV shows. Kids: Are you familiar with the Mr. Men and Little Miss books? If so, which do you like better -- the books or the show? Why? Can you think of other shows that are based on books? Which do you like best? Why?

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title off for age 4 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    Season 2 is more coarse than season 1.

    Did anybody hear Mr. Quiet say "uyghhhhh...what..the..crap" in the episode sand and surf

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    Great for All

    When I was really little about 3 I loved this stuff and now kids who can't read can watch it I think it's great but I'm a bit old

  3. I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 2.0

    i think its junk and i liked the little books better this show is just obvious humor

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    I LIKE IT

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Too Old

    I Saw This Show On Cartoonetwork In Louisiana Or It Might Have Ben In Alabama I Was Seven When I Watched It I Am Eight Now I Am Too Old To Watch It

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