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Swamp People
- History
- Genre: Reality TV
Common Sense Media says
Gator hunting/Cajun culture docu is interesting but graphic.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this docuseries -- which follows Southern Louisiana fisherman as they hunt alligators -- offers an interesting look at Cajun culture but also includes some very graphic scenes of gators being hooked, shot, and skinned. Some of the language is strong, too (“hell,” “piss,” and “ass" are audible, while stronger words are bleeped). Expect messages about respecting the environment, prioritizing family, and honoring your cultural heritage.
What's the story?
SWAMP PEOPLE follows Cajun fishers and trappers as they hunt alligators in the largest swamp in the United States. Hunters like Troy Landry and his son, Jacob; Junior Edwards and his son, Willie; and Joe LaFont and his stepson, Tommy Chauvin, go after gators in Southern Louisiana’s Atchafalaya River Basin during the state’s alligator hunting season in order to keep them from overpopulating the region and threatening the people who live nearby. The men, who are only allowed to catch a limited number of gators a year, sail through the swamp in hopes of finding the animals that will yield the most money for their meat and skins. It’s hard and dangerous work, but for these men, it's simply a way of life.
Is it any good?
Swamp People offers an interesting look at Cajun culture and the role that alligator hunting has played in Southern Louisiana for the last 300 years. It also highlights the important role that the swamp has played in the lives of the families who've lived in this region for generations.
While there's lots here to learn about a unique American culture that relies on the bounty of the swamp for its very existence, animal lovers and more sensitive viewers will probably find the graphic hunting scenes difficult to watch. But if you can get past that, the show is a worthwhile entry in the "dangerous jobs" subgenre of reality TV.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about Cajun culture. Did you know that Cajuns are descendants of Canada’s first settlers? How did they end up in Louisiana? What is their culture like?
How does the media typically depict Cajun culture? Do you think some of these portrayals are stereotypical? Why or why not? Where do you think cultural stereotypes come from?
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I have watched this once. The guys on the show cuss a lot.They say words like s--t,f--k,p-ss ,h-ll,and a-s
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This is a 'Perfect' example of the way a good life can be lived
These people are making good honest livings the same way their ancestors did before them. They're not taking the alligators for sport, either, like some of our elk, deer and bear hunters...it's an honest living and I respect the men who make this living, especially for teaching their sons, and the wives, sisters, and daughters who support them
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Good for children in 5th-12th Grade and ADULTS
I love this show. It is like watching an educational video and a comedy together. My FAVORITE people on the show are Troy Landry, Jacob (his son), and Clint Landry(their close friend). They tell you every detail about what they do, but sometimes they say things like "SHOOT EM" CLINT, SHOOT EM!" There is a little issue on some language said, but most really bad words are bleeped out. What isn't bleeped is appropriate depending on the language each indivdual parent lets their child use. Everyone is different! My rating would be 11 years and older to watch the show. A middle school or high school child and adults can handle this. Like I said language is the main issue, but I personally love the show and find cajun slang funny!!! SO, TUNE IN EVERY SUNDAY!!!!!!! ily<3-SWAMP PEOPLE LIKE ME!!!!!
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I like everything except the extreme over-exaggeration about the weight of most of the alligators. This really bothers me and if it weren't for that I'd give it a 5. I'm a hunter so I really like this stuff but when I hear the commentator call 1-2 hundred pound gator a 5 hundred pound gator it is really insulting.
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both me and my children love this show. nature at its best! i'm 36 and love this show! :)
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Best "Theme Song" for the Swamp People's TV show
Why don't the Swamp People use the Louisana Swamp Song sung by Jerry Reed, title of song is "Amos Moses" for the shows theme? You can find it on Google
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Kid, 9 years old
January 25, 2012
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HORRIBLE
HORRIBLE SHOW NEVER FOUND ONE MORE BAD EXPECT
STORAGE WARS!
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PEOPLE WANT TO WATCH KILLINGS.... : (
All I know is NO human has the right to kill a 100 year old alligator. Whats wrong here is, That the people what to watch killings of any kind. This is such a crock of B.S....
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Boring Show is Violent
This is a good show, has some bad language. This show is very violent, it even says to beware of that. Some people may get tired of the show because they show the same thing over and over and over. Only catching alligators. I know I did!
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | History |
| Cast: | Joe LaFont, Junior Edwards, Troy Landry |
| Genre: | Reality TV |
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