 | 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. |
Punk'd
- MTV
- Genre: Reality TV
Common Sense Media says
Sometimes-mean show turns big shots' cheeks red.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is a show about playing pranks on celebs on a grand scale. Jokes range from stealing and illegal gambling to hitting people with cars and blowing up vans and accidentally setting people on fire. There's lots of swearing ("f--k," "s--t," bleeped but still understandable). Occasionally pranks have involved sexual subject matter, including infidelity and the injury of genitalia. Kids may find these pranks funny, but they don't send the best messages. Viewers of all ages should be reminded that what they see here is produced by professionals and should not be tried at home.
What's the story?
MTV's PUNK'D is a reality series featuring celebrities playing large-scale practical jokes on other celebs. The show was originally hosted by Ashton Kutcher, but now features celebrities like Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Bam Margera, and Hayden Panettiere playing tricks on their friends, including Taylor Swift, Nick Cannon, Khloe Kardashian, and Fantasy Factory's Rob Dyrdek. No one gets hurt, but the reactions are as big as the pranks that have been played on them.
Is it any good?
Each episode features carefully staged scenarios that grow in intensity until the prankster and his/her crew rush in and joyously reveal that the celebrity in question has been "punked." Many of these pranks are intended to be in good fun, but they are often humiliating, and sometimes downright mean.
The setups in Punk'd are often clever and require a talented team of actors, stunt-doubles, and synchronized behind the scenes work. And sometimes the stars' reactions are of such extreme relief or amusement that watching the surprise is irresistible. But ultimately, it's a show that is designed to generate a lot of laughs at other people's expense.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how it feels to be the butt of a joke, when jokes are harmless, and when they hurt. When do pranks cross the line? What's an example of an inappropriate or harmful prank? How does it feel to be the butt of a joke?
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ok
The show is ok. Nothing I would brag about really but it is watchable.
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hilarious!!!
i like it, it is funny, amusing and mindless.
if you were to ask my mom, she would say that it is a waste of time. but, what else do we do over the summer?
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This show is absolutly great and I am 12 years old
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Very entertaining!
I love this show because Ashton is soo....... hot!!
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Watch with ur kids!!
Okay I'm going to start out saying that this is a good show. It's also a good show to watch with your kids for a good laugh. Almost all of the swearing is bleeped out VERY frequently and it does get annoying after a while. But other than that there really is nothing VERY bad about this show!
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HILARIOUS!
I really enjoy this show. Its the wonderful Ashton Kutcher pranking celebritys that we love. Its just fun and entertaining! But they do cuss alot. Most of it is bleeped out tho :)
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HILLARIOUS
There is pushing and shoving, but all the language is bleeped out, well at least the very bad language is.
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | MTV |
| Cast: | Ashton Kutcher, Bam Margera, Justin Bieber |
| Genre: | Reality TV |
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