Parents need to know that, like its parent show The Real World, this reality series thrives on arguments, partying, hookups, and struggles with emotional issues. Drinking is constant and often results in drunken silliness or confrontation. One-night stands are also common, as are scenes of couples in bed together or making out (sometimes in flashbacks). Some cast members are outright rude to one another, and angry confrontations about everything from which room someone will sleep in to whether or not someone forcibly kissed someone else are standard fare. Young viewers will get confusing messages about both appropriate behavior and finding respectful ways to disagree or otherwise resolve conflicts.
Positive messages:Participants come off as rather shallow and frequently wallow in petty issues. Even cast members who have supposedly changed over time seem easily drawn back into the reality TV drama that includes back biting, insults, cliqueish behavior, and drunken silliness.
Violence:Lots of angry confrontations and threatening behavior.
Sex:Lots of sexual tension, making out, scenes of couples in bed, one-night stands, cheating, etc. Discussion of sexual behavior, including homosexuality, threesomes, etc. Some discussion of forcible sexual advances.
Language:Constant cursing, though most is muted. Words like "hell" aren't censored.
Consumerism:The Vegas series prominently features The Palms casino, where the cast lives. Other Vegas establishments, like restaurants and bars, are seen onscreen.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:Cast members seem to drink constantly, often to obvious drunkeness. Some smoke.
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