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Tiny Toon Adventures

(Rated TV-G, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Joe Alaskey, Charles Adler, Tress MacNeille, Where to watch: CBS, DVD, Online)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Young Looneys ramp up the fun but offer little substance.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series makes no attempt to promote positive messages, and little of the content reflects a reality that kids will relate to (though they're sure to find it amusing). Adult supervision is scarce, and what does exist takes place in a classroom atmosphere where subjects include anvil dropping and firearms use.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Lots of cartoony violence with little consequence. Crashes, collisions, extensive falls, electrocution, blunt-force trauma (anvils to the head, for example), and physical exchanges with kicks and punches are common fare, and none result in lasting injury or death. Some segments include the use of guns and other firearms.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Male characters ogle curvy females, and the ladies use their assets to distract or influence the guys to their advantage. Some females -- most of whom are animals but who have human characteristics like breasts and rounded butts -- wear skimpy clothing and swoon for men's attention.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    No marketing, but fans may want to check out the original Looney Tunes series after watching this one.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Characters occasionally smoke cigarettes.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Tiny Toon Adventures

Parents need to know that, like its iconic predecessor Looney Tunes, this cartoon features a lot of content that's more appropriate for older kids and even adults than it is for youngsters. Expect a hefty dose of unrealistic cartoon violence (collisions, death-defying falls, and, of course, the occasional anvil to the head). And, although much of it will go over kids' head, there's lots of subtle sexual content: Female characters often have breasts or rounded bottoms that they use to influence guys, who are easily manipulated by the, um, assets. Occasional smoking and a total lack of clear positive lessons make this cartoon a wiser choice for tweens.

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  • Families can talk about how this series compares to the original. How are the characters similar to favorites like Bugs Bunny and Porky Pig? Does this copycat style make the show more or less appealing to you? What audience is this show attempting to reach? Did you find it enjoyable? Why or why not? How does it compare to some of your favorite cartoons?
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