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Tosh.0 (Comedy Central)

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Comic's comments on wacky Web trends best for older teens.


parents & educators say
  • 43% say language is an issue
  • 43% say sexual content is an issue

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this show -- in which comedian Daniel Tosh comments on the latest wacky online content, including must-see viral videos and I-can't-believe-they-actually-did-that clips -- is targeted at older teens and college students. Overall, the material is too edgy for younger viewers: Some of the videos have racy content, and others show wild and painful-looking accidents. Tosh's comedy style is a bit abrasive, and he makes of everything and everyone -- including himself. Expect some salty language as well.

Positive messages: There's no real "message" ... other than the Internet is a pretty wacky place. The series also reinforces the concept that doing something gross, stupid, or vulgar in front of a camera can net you 15 minutes of fame. The show also tends to glorify dangerous stunts and scatological humor.
Positive role models: As host, Tosh makes fun of anything and anyone with a no-holds-barred style that's sometimes crass and crude but usually on target. The people he mocks and judges aren't meant to be role models.
Violence: Some videos show accidents with painful consequences.
Sex: No nudity, but frequent references to sex. Some clips show women in bathing suits and lingerie, animals having sex, and blurred-out pornography (including graphic sexual sounds).
Language: Some swearing, including “s--t” and “ass.”
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Tosh sometimes suggests that the people in the show's featured video clips are under the influence of something.

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Families can talk about media phenomenons. Why do some video clips suddenly explode into worldwide, must-see events? What types of videos hold universal appeal? How do you think the sudden fame affects the participants? Do you think they enjoy it, or it is somewhat humiliating? Do you think that some people court this kind of negative attention? Would you want any of your private moments to be viewed -- and probably mocked -- worldwide?

What's the story?

What's the story?

Comedian Daniel Tosh scours the Web for the latest viral videos -- the clips of random people doing random things that suddenly become global, must-see footage. We're talking about the clips that tease a laugh out of even the most jaded Web surfer and prompt even the busiest workers to forward a link to their friends labeled "You HAVE to watch this!!" But on TOSH.0, Tosh just doesn't just watch -- he critiques, he judges, he mocks, and he tells some really funny jokes, usually at the participants' expense.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Standing next to a large video screen dissecting the action and providing humorous commentary, Tosh seems equal parts nightly news anchor examining the not-so important events of the day, and Weekend Update host, making sure the viewer understands that humanity's lowest common denominator is the ridiculous, the scatological, and the accidental punch to the groin.

The footage ranges from inane to crass, racy to grotesque, but much of it is so odd that it's hard to look away. And Tosh's comments make the whole experience more entertaining. Because, really, who doesn't like to watch cute animals doing silly things and drunk college kids putting their expensive education to work devising exceptionally clever practical jokes? It's lowbrow humor, but it works.

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TV Details
TV Rating: TV-14
Network: Comedy Central
Cast: Daniel Tosh
Genre: Reality TV
Where to watch: Comedy Central

This review was written by Will Wade
 
 

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What parents & educators say

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Based on 7 parent & educator reviews:
  • 43% say language is an issue
  • 43% say sexual content is an issue
  • 29% say there are positive messages
  • 29% say there are positive role models

Most useful reviews by all members

Plague
parent
 
Tosh.0
Really funny show. I was skeptical at first because the commercials didn't seem all that great. But I saw an episode, and couldnt stop laughing. Some people might find the videos shown on the show inappropriate, but nothing todays youth cant handle.

 
Tosh.0 is exactly what most teens/adults want to watch. It goes with the modern audience rather than old episodes of Americas Funniest Videos where everything is outdated and the jokes are corny. Of course, there is some language and some sexual humor but that is what most teens watch tv for and they can relate to it since they see most of it in thier schools.

OGORMAN
teen, 16 years old
 
I love watching this with my dad! We never stop laughing!
Hilarious beyond belief! That is the sentence that describes this show. At times his language and the sexual talk gets a little iffy for the younger ears, but Daniel Tosh is the comedic genius of his generation. He can take anything and turn it into a joke that will have you rolling on the floor laughing until you pee your pants. I watch this with my dad all the time, and we both laugh SO hard.

lifebreath
parent of 11 and 13 year old
 
Late night frat house humor.
If you want your kids mind focused on humanity's lowest common denominator this is the show. Why, though, when there are so many more intelligent options? Watch the first few minutes and make your own judgement.

 
fart
is that a banana or are you just happy to see me

undergurl
kid, 12 years old
 
I've never watched the show but my friends have and she thinks it is a good show, I think I woudl like ti from the reviews, ti seem like a good show.

The Review Guy
teen, 15 years old
 
Barf Jokes and innuendo mar this web Comedy.Teens and Up
Messages:This show is all about making fun of people. Role Models:Daniel Tosh makes fun of alot of things and people,he may be funny,but he's no role model. Violence:Occasional videos see people falling down. Sex:No sex or nudity,but there's frequent sexual innuendo heard from Daniel Tosh,some mentions of pornography. Language:Plenty of swearing,although "f**k" "S**t" and anything stronger is bleeped,Words like "d**k", "a**", "H*ll",and "Crap" are often heard,we also hear sexual terms such as "rape". Consumerism:Not an issue Drinking,Drugs,and Smoking:Some mentions of drugs. TV Rating:TV-14 DL

Shane236Maz
teen, 16 years old
 
My favorite show by far
Veryyy funny. This show is one of the dirtiest on air up there with the notorious jersey shore and skins which is too raunchy for even me to watch. Daniel has so much gross, racist, sexest, naked, stupid stuff that children would be soiled for life. He sometimes even gets away with saying pus*y because he refers to a cat but that will still effect a young kid in a very negative way. 15 and up if not 17 and up.

mikeisawesome123
parent of 11 year old
 

Xaisede
kid, 13 years old
 
For teens

F-Zero studios
teen, 14 years old
 
a very funny show only ment for 12 and older
very funny

Spielberg00
teen, 14 years old
 
Incredibly crude, but nevertheless hilarious. Not for young kids.

KinbJune
teen, 13 years old
 
Tosh.3Stars
I feel that this show could be better, but then again, RWJ from YouTube copied him. I feel though that this mentioned name has done a lot better than Daniel Tosh. He is funny, sure, but his comments are the real whoppers. They're very funny. But what I find disturbing is that he's able to keep a straight face when someone is either hit by a car, or a handicapped person falls down an elevator shaft. His show is something to watch, and it's a very good time killer. If you have something else to watch though, I'm pretty sure I know what I would pick.

Cimerax
teen, 16 years old
 
Penile enlarger
This show is AMAZING, you bloody igit.

Victorfilth818
teen, 15 years old
 
13+
I love this show Daniel Tosh is so funny :D Going to Daniel Tosh's 2010 tour :D You have to be smart or older to get some of his jokes

cookie14
teen, 14 years old
 
GO TOSH.O
AWESOME!!! It never gets old!!!

Sel Gomez ...
kid, 11 years old
 

FudgeUnderCove ...
teen, 14 years old
 
I hear voices in my head but they speak in spansih so i have no idea what there saying- daniel tosh.
Daniel tosh is a ingenious comedian that bashes every minority known to man, and women. In every episode he shwocases internet videos of stupid people...well being stupid. They always end up either hurting themselves or making fools of themselves, but it's funny.

PantsOffDanceOff
teen, 15 years old
 
:D

ejackson
teen, 14 years old
 
I used to like this show but I lost a lot of respect for Daniel Tosh when he showed a video of a little kid shooting an adult with a gun and then Tosh laughed and made jokes about it as if he didn't even care that a guy just died.

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