| ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. | |
| PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. | |
| OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. | |
| NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
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.
POPZILLA is a flash-animated series that pokes fun at today’s celebrities and other pop culture phenomena. From Ashton Kutcher to shows like The Hills, the show riffs on what makes these "brand names" famous, their latest exploits, and the tabloid media that helps increase their popularity.
The gags featured here range from pure silliness to actual social commentary about the impact that popular culture icons have on the way we view our lives. It also offers interesting insight into how easily the media enhances someone’s celebrity status.
While the show isn't as over-the-top as other teen-oriented animated series, it definitely has its share of iffy stuff -- including some pretty strong sexual innuendo. Some segments also rely on stereotypes (including some with racist overtones) to get a laugh and make their point. But for those who like this sort of humor, the show will probably tickle a few funny bones.
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?
| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | MTV |
| Cast: | Edi Patterson, Kevin Pederson, Peter Oldring |
| Genre: | Comedy |