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Popzilla

(Rated TV-PG, Comedy, Starring Peter Oldring, Edi Patterson, Kevin Pederson, Where to watch: MTV, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Animated celeb spoofs mix violence, sex, stereotypes.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–16

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The series pokes fun at contemporary pop culture celebs. Some of the gags (like ones that make fun of Miley Cyrus' Southern heritage and those that take place in third world countries) border on being stereotypical and/or offensive. There's some social commentary to be found here, but it's a bit buried under the drive for quick, constant laughs.
  • Role models:

    Neither the stars themselves or the people who make this show dedicated to mocking them can be considered particularly strong role models. It may be snarky and/or mean-spirited to make fun of the famous, but sometimes their behavior is hard not to raise an eyebrow (or two) at.
  • Violence:

    Animated violence includes celebs crashing boats into docks, biting heads off of chickens, burning people alive, etc. Guns and other weapons are visible. Most of the violence comes off as more silly than scary.
  • Sex:

    Lots of sexual innuendo and references to breasts and male genitals. Also some comments about sex tapes, including jokes about “slam cams” and having sex with animals.
  • Language:

    Occasional curses like “f--k” are bleeped.
  • Consumerism:

    Because of the series' nature, it contains endless references to celebs, TV shows, and films, including America’s Next Top Model, One Tree Hill, and the High School Musical franchise. There are occasional visible references to products like Hamburger Helper and social networks like Twitter.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Animated celebs are shown drinking (beer, wine, cocktails) and occasionally throwing up after doing so.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Popzilla

Parents need to know that this fairly edgy animated series -- which pokes fun at celebrities and other pop culture phenomena -- has endless references to actors, other TV shows, movies, and websites. There's some strong sexual innuendo (including references to breasts, male genitalia, and sexual acts), fantasy violence (blood and guns are visible, animated characters are burned alive), and drinking. Occasional curses like "f--k" are bleeped, and some segments rely on very strong stereotypes for laughs. Bottom line? It's kind of funny, but it's also rather iffy.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about whether it's ever OK to use stereotypes to create humor. Why or why not?
  • What exactly is popular culture? Are all famous people part of popular culture? Why or why not? Who decides? How much impact do you think the media has on popular culture?
  • What's the point of spoofing someone/something? Is it just to be funny, or is it also meant as some kind of social commentary? When does a spoof or gag go too far?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language

    funny show but iffy

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    I rate this title on for age 16 and give it 5.0

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