 | 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. |
Slacker Cats
- ABC Family
- Genre: Comedy
Common Sense Media says
Kitties behaving badly aren't meant for kids.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this animated series definitely isn't meant for kids or tweens. It's full of sexual innuendo ("faking purrs," "kitty" porn, and the like), references to drinking and drug use, and tons of generally iffy behavior. The main characters prey on others' naivety to their own advantage, often tricking their friends into unpleasant and dangerous situations. Swearing, while on the mild side ("hell," "damn," etc.), is common. Bottom line? Don't let the show's affiliation with Disney (ABC Family is owned by the Mouse House) fool you -- nothing about this show is particularly family friendly.
What's the story?
The SLACKER CATS cartoon centers on the antics of feline friends Buckley (voiced by Harland Williams) and Eddie (Sinbad), who redefine laziness in the course of their nap-filled days. Between snooze and snack sessions, the cats patrol their neighborhood, always on the lookout for new and improved ways to take advantage of those around them. Buckley's owner, Louise (Nicole Sullivan) -- who bridges the species gap by chatting it up with the cats -- is a repeat victim of their schemes, whether it's an innocent fake purr to encourage more stroking or the credit card theft that funds their pricey vacation plans. Most susceptible to Eddie and Buckley's antics are paranoid Dooper (Emo Phillips) -- whose jitters center on hell rising up through the sidewalk cracks -- and pleading Tabitha (Kiersten Warren), who's so desperate for attention that she's been known to scrape up road kill for companionship. It doesn't take the guys much effort to coax either of them into uncomfortable (or stinky, as when Dooper donned a cat corpse to claim a monetary reward) situations for the dominant duo's pleasure.
Is it any good?
In general, the Disney conglomerate -- which includes ABC Family -- tends to keep its name (or at least its animated offerings) synonymous with squeaky-clean family programming. Slacker Cats is a glaring exception. If you're looking for positive lessons or values -- even a stray message about the power of friendship -- you're not going to find them here. In addition to the kitties' rampant bad behavior, there's some strongish language (mostly "hell" and "damn"), cartoon violence played for laughs, references to drinking and drug use, and obvious sexual innuendoes.
All in all, it's a poor choice for tweens and definitely not for kids. But adults and teens may get a few laughs from some of the same type of humor that's made shows like Family Guy and King of the Hill such favorites among older age groups.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about cartoons aimed at older viewers. What does the animated format offer this audience that live-action doesn't? Why do teens and adults enjoy series like The Simpsons and King of the Hill? How do shows like these take a critical look at American life? Do you think viewers take away any messages from them, or are they strictly for laughs? Do you think these teen- and adult-oriented cartoons should be promoted on TV during times when younger kids are watching? Why or why not?
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Ugh ok where do i start oh yes! Two cats and thats as fun as the show goes unless you like to watch a coupple of perverted cats look at kitty pourne, flirt terribly with humans, and killing. this show is good to be cancled because who in the perverted right mind would like this stupid show. no affence to the pervs who actually like this show though :(
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not very good
This show sucks. It is about prevert cats for god sake.Don't wacth this show!
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for adults
This is definitely . Not for impressionable young minds
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THEY DESERVE TO DIE
Meowica women built a transporter all so she could get into their show and murder both of the kittens and make them both drop to hell while yelling WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU OLD MEN? directly at them and then she started shooting their butts with a gun.
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SUCKIEST SHOW EVER!!
Ok dead cats bad behavior,HORRIBLE animation,and drugs and drinking,plus a bit of language.Woo-freakin'-hoo
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Not appropriate for the Family Channel
My son thinks Slacker Cats is hilarous, I think it's funny...I just keep wondering why this is on ABC Family. Seems like a show that should be on MTV or Comedy Central.
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I laughed! A lot!
I love this show so much! It is so funny, but so many people are judging it by the previews. Trust me, sit down and watch it. There is so much that they don't show you in the preview!
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| TV rating: | TV-14 |
| Network: | ABC Family |
| Cast: | Alex Borstein, Harland Williams, Sinbad |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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