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 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
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Sunset Tan
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- Genre: Reality TV
Common Sense Media says
Catty reality show burns brain cells to a crisp.
Parents say
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Kids say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this brainless reality series shows a lot of skin -- though key body parts are blurred -- and is generally very body- and image-focused. The salon employees will do just about anything to make a sale, plus they drink a lot, get into angry confrontations, and swear up a storm (the worst is bleeped, but a lot gets by).
What's the story?
Reality show SUNSET TAN revolves around the titular California-based tanning salon chain. Staffers' and clients' often-ridiculous, sometimes over-the-top dramas take center stage, drawing viewers into the personal and professional lives of these catty, flirty, and ambitious young people. From the bronzed businessmen bosses to the giggly blonde-girl duo of Molly and Holly (dubbed "The Ollies"), the cast clearly loves the spotlight. Episodes focus on who will get promotions, how many sales each employee makes, and interesting clients -- including Britney Spears and a corpse in need of a tan.
Is it any good?
Cameras zoom in on poolside streaking sessions and jiggling bosoms, and neither staffers nor clients seem to have any qualms about stripping down to nothing with the cameras rolling (key bits are blurred). With its unquestioned focus on physical looks, as well as displays of dysfunctional professional behavior, Sunset Tan is clearly intended to be a guilty pleasure for adults. But parents may well want older teens to steer clear, since the show is so caught up in sexism, consumerism, and unbridled greed.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the show's messages. What is it saying about body image and beauty? What standards of beauty does it adhere to? Who sets those standards? Do you think the show's producers are trying to objectively document what goes on behind the scenes of a tanning salon, or is it meant to be a guilty pleasure? Also, how can salespeople keep their integrity while trying to make a sale? Is there a line that can't be crossed when it comes to promoting or selling a product?
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Kid, 12 years old
May 4, 2010
AGE
Not for Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Tweens, Preteens or Young Adults and just for Mature Adults in private/school
but seniors or 100s unless you are in safe rooms.
Sunset Tan is rated TV-PG-DLS for crude humor language, slang humors, term slangs, adult content and adult talking on Syndication, TV-14 for on E!/Style/MTV/Independent, and TV-MA on HBO or a pay channel, so no minors allowed, it's denied. If you let your children between 2-17 year olds all the time, we should say "This is rated R like jasons" and you will say "Do Not Let Your Kids Watch Jason Haddad" so no one under 18, NOT FOR KIDS oops
Not Age Appropriate for kids under 18, Age Appropriate for kids over 19, suggested age 17
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Fun Show
My kids make me watch this. I have a 23 and a 26 year-old. It truly is a fun show. Its all fun! I recommend it for kids over 15 years of age. A fun corky reality show.
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Nudity and Implied sexual risque behaviour
The show was entertaining, however I felt like I lost brain cells after watching it. It seemed to be very fake, and not at all what REAL Hollywood is like. Do People really want to waste their time with this show? You can change bad lightbulbs or re-grout the bathtub instead, and actually get something out of it when you are done!!
Stupid Show, but it COULD be cute with better story lines!!
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| TV rating: | TV-14 |
| Network: | E! |
| Genre: | Reality TV |
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