 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Whacked Out Sports
- Spike
- Genre: Reality TV
Common Sense Media says
Sports-like stunts are dumb and dangerous.
Parents say
Kids say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this series shines the spotlight on dangerous stunts that shouldn't be performed at home -- including everything from "extreme" ironing to mid-air car crashes -- for risk of serious injury and even death. People are shown (and heard) getting hurt and crying out in pain, but no real injuries are shown. There's some strong language ("f--k") and occasional images of people dancing suggestively and women dressed in skimpy outfits.
What's the story?
WHACKED OUT SPORTS is a "reality" series that features both amateur home videos and classic footage of pointless, often dangerous stunts performed by people around the world. Each half-hour episode is an endless succession of pseudo-athletic events like extreme ironing and crashing cars in mid-air. It also shows lots of sports bloopers and spectacular accidents that were caught on videotape. Special features include the Theatre of Pain -- a segment that spotlights someone groaning in pain after surviving a stunt gone terribly wrong -- and the recognition of the Sportsman of the Week.
Is it any good?
The show, which is very similar to Maximum Exposure, combines reality with comedy by providing humorous commentary on the stunts and the lack of common sense among those who perform them. But while some adults may find the show funny, the constant stream of footage showing people performing stupid tricks and taking unnecessary risks makes the series inappropriate viewing for younger viewers.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why people perform dangerous stunts. What's the appeal (if any) of trying things that could hurt or kill you? Does the media perpetuate this behavior by treating videos of these activities as entertainment? When is risk-taking a good idea, and when should you play it safe? Families can also talk about the importance of using protective gear when bicycling, skateboarding, and rollerblading.
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Whacked out sports is by far the dumbest and most boring show I have ever seen. It makes no sense at all and the guy who speaks is a moron and nothing he says is close to clever. Dont waste your time watching this crap you think you will see awesome stunts or people getting hurt but all you pretty much see is the equivalent to watching paint dry absolutely pathetic
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"AFV" wannabe is NOT for kids
Don't watch this show thinking it's as appropriate as "AFV"! This is a show meant for adults and NOT for kids. Everything on this show is degrading including comments accompanied with dangerous clips resulting in injury. This show may be edited for syndication and WGN, but this show remains inappropriate for all kids. Just skip this stupid show!
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| Topics: | sports and martial arts |
| TV rating: | TV-14 |
| Network: | Spike |
| Genre: | Reality TV |
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