Pay It Off (BET)
common sense media says
Positive, but flawed game show helps people pay their bills.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this game show -- which is geared towards the African-American community and features contestants trying to win money to pay off their debts -- includes contestants' life stories, which sometimes involve divorce or other hardships. Most of the content is pretty mild, but the show occasionally features music video clips of performers wearing skimpy clothes and dancing suggestively. Popular celebs, restaurants, etc. are often named in trivia questions, but they are not offered in a promotional context. Parents can expect kids to ask about their own financial situation after watching this show.
Positive role models:
Kim Coles is the first African-American woman to host a prime time game show. Contestants focus on people down on their luck because of the economy.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Occasional music video clips sometimes feature performers wearing skimpy clothes and/or dancing suggestively.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Game questions include names of popular restaurants like Wendy's, Arby's and Outback Steakhouse, celebrities like Rihanna, and other elements of popular culture, but these are not offered in a commercial or promotional context.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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