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Smash Cuts

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Tommy Bechtold, Angie Greenup, Joe Hanson, Where to watch: Syndicated, Online)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 18; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Spoofy show's online videos range from silly to shocking.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–18

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Lots of the videos feature stunts that are silly, gross, and/or extremely dangerous -- which is likely to make them very appealing to teens (particularly boys). Remind kids that they shouldn't be trying any of this at home.
  • Role models:

    Many of the people featured here don't use their best judgment and do some pretty dumb things. Sometimes the videos -- and the hosts -- incorporate racist and classist remarks.
  • Violence:

    Videos show people crashing into things, falling from high places, getting shot with various objects, and getting cut with sharp objects. Sometimes people are shown purposely getting hit, punched, and kicked as the result of a prank. The injured are often shown dazed or yelling and screaming in pain. Bloody wounds are often visible.
  • Sex:

    Lots of men are shown in their underwear (including partially visible thongs); nudity is blurred. 
  • Language:

    Words like  “crap” and “hell” are audible, while stronger curse words (“s--t;," "f--k”) are bleeped. Derogatory comments like “white trash” are used by the hosts. Racial epithets like “cracker” and "poor white trash" are also shown.
  • Consumerism:

    Most labels are blurred, but some of the “blurring” misses its mark. As a result, brands like 7Up soda and Jack Daniels Whisky are sometimes visible. 
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some segments feature people  falling down drunk or engaging in drunken brawls. Other people end up doing dangerous stunts after they've had a few drinks.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Smash Cuts

Parents need to know that this sophomoric series mixes comedy sketches with user-generated online videos. The video clips can be quite violent, with images that range from people kicking and punching each other for laughs to folks accidentally crashing into steel structures, flipping over high ledges, and tumbling down steep mountains. People are heard screaming in pain, and bloody wounds are often shown. Some of these stunts are apparently fueled by alcohol, and people are shown drunk in some videos. Words like “crap” and “hell” are audible (as are racist/classist comments like "cracker" and "white trash"), while curses like “f--k” are bleeped. Remind kids that the stunts they see here can lead to serious injuries and should not be copied.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why people post videos on the Internet. Is it because they want their “15 minutes of fame?” Or are there other reasons?
  • Why do people attempt silly or crazy stunts? When do stunts and/or pranks go too far?
  • What message do shows like this send to young viewers?

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