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Scarred (MTV)

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Hyped footage of teen injuries hurts to watch.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this series inspired by Internet video clips opens with a viewer warning because so much of the footage of real people (mostly teen boys) getting injured while skateboarding, wrestling, and doing other physical stunts ends in horrible injury. While all of the participants live to tell their tales, the accidents involve complex fractures, deep wounds, and plenty of blood. While the injured folks often express regret, they also convey a sense of pride in their injuries -- not the best message for other teens who might be watching. Plenty of cursing accompanies the accidents, but the harsher words are bleeped.

Positive messages: Teens fool around or play and then get hurt. While some teens speak about the incidents with regret, some seem quite proud of their injuries -- which might send a message to other teens that getting hurt is cool.
Violence: Shows real people (mostly teen boys) getting seriously injured while playing around. Wounds, blood, bones -- everything is shown in up-close detail.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: There's plenty of swearing, though the harsher words are bleeped.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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Talk to your kids
Families can talk about the increasing popularity of viral, user-generated Internet video clips. How do these videos get started? Do you think the participants try stunts like the ones shown here just so they can gain notoriety online? Does it work? Are scars and injuries something to be proud of? Parents may want to remind teens not to try tricks like these at home, no matter what.

What's the story?

What's the story?
Hosted by Jacoby Shaddix (lead singer for the alternative rock band Papa Roach), MTV's SCARRED claims to be inspired by the increasing popularity of viral Internet videos showing amateur skateboarders, wrestlers, and wannabe stuntmen getting horribly injured. Interviews with the injured begin each segment as they retell what led up to the incident, then viewers watch as the players (mostly teen boys) get hurt terribly, complete with pools of blood, ghastly wounds, protruding bones, and screams of agony. Each clip is replayed several times while the "stuntman" narrates the accident, sometimes with pride, sometimes with real regret. Some guys talk about how scared they were during the accident, while others just admit they were stupid for following through with their idea. Each segment ends with the guy showing off the scar produced by the stunt.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Host Shaddix hypes up the accidents, talking about how awful they were -- but despite his negative words, viewers get the sense that there's something noble about the fearlessness of these kids. This implication, along with some really intense footage, makes Scarred a bad choice for very young viewers and highly questionable even for teens. Parents who do decide to let their older kids watch will want to provide their own warning against attempting any of the stunts seen on the show -- because even though these guys get hurt, they're clearly getting attention from MTV, and some teens would risk their lives for that.

TV themes & details

TV Details
TV Rating: TV-14
Network: MTV
Cast: Jacoby Shaddix
Genre: Reality TV
Where to watch: MTV
This review was written by Sierra Filucci
 
 

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ryanob2000
kid, 11 years old
17
 
SSSSSSSH HHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Hate it! Its gors!
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Rosenrott
teen, 17 years old
13
 
A slap in the face
Haha. Oh boy, this show. It's certainly interesting. Like a train-wreck, you simply can't look away. Scarred manages to give you a little taste of reality. So, if you don't want to see images such as broken bones, twisted limbs and blood, well, then stay away from this short.
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Plague
parent
13
 
Scarred
This is a very interesting show indeed. I enjoy it highly, but would NEVER recommend it for anyone for the faint of heart.
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MCR_lover
kid, 13 years old
13
 
ahhhhhhhhh!!!!!
i saw this with my best friend and i was like holy crap! it is pretty crazy some thing that these guys good show though but sorta scary/weird
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Alexx
adult
 
sort of nasty...
yeah.. well, its a great show, but it jsut shows too much... it gets really gross... and i love stuff like that, but this show is just too much...seriously!
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MyChemicalMusic
teen, 16 years old
 
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sportgamer
teen, 17 years old
 
13+ years old
I love this show, but parents might not. There is gross blood and never blurred out. You see details of the wound close up. Most times when teens get hurt, they admit that hey should have worn a helmet, which could send a good message to all young skaters, bikers, etc.
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rachaelrocks
teen, 15 years old
 
i laughed
this show has bleeped words and has some stuff not for childern under 11 and there is many details and stuff not for littler kids
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sarsar
teen, 18 years old
 
I love this show!
I absolutely love this show!It is my new favorite show..it may be nasty but it helps people to think before they do..I recommend this show.XD
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daksiva
adult
 
very intense
This show is interesting and may seem appealing to younger audiences who think it would be cool to see people break bones but this show is not I repeat not for kids under 15.Some of the injuries are pretty gross with limbs bieng twisted around and plenty of blood.Language is not really an issue but parents really need to understand the extent of some of the injuries in the show.
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schuymarch1
teen, 17 years old
 
Absolutely Horrible
This show is rated M, not 14.
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dklink94
teen, 17 years old
 
dumb show
dumb show about people attempting stunts they know they cant do and then getting hurt. on personstands on one side of a board and 2 people jump on the other side of the board and he flies up and lands on his wrist and shatters all the bones in his wrist. wow. excitng television. dont watch it unless you are tied up and forced to watch it.
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iheartkenzie16
teen, 18 years old
 
Wow.
This show is GROSS! Haha. I got annoyed at first because I tried to watch a show and a commercial would come on and it would be bones twisting and ew... Haha but if you can handle it its okay. Just make sure you have a strong stomach!
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shysaway
adult
 
This makes my butt pucker
Ok I'm a grown adult and the very first time that I seen this show, I didnt last that long. I seen a couple of things that happened on there and it turned my stomach. This is not for the younger crowd but then again I dont think it is good for the older crowd.
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jacoby_luver
teen, 14 years old
 
okay... I LOVE IT!!!!
This is my favorite show ever. it shows you that you shouls wear a helmet, so it teaches. And it is funny. and the host ( jacoby dakota shaddix , lead singer of papa roach) is really hott!!! lol thats just ,my opinion so dont freak out at me 4 that. i sy, there is no problem with it and i encurage people to watch it, if you dont like it. kwit dissin it and turn the channel to barney.
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expert_reviewer
teen, 16 years old
 
THIS SHOW IS FOR MATURE AND SMART PEOPLE ONLY
Can be disturbing and Gory. Though it can be a fun show to watch. The way thing happen or guys goofing around.
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