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The World's Funniest Moments

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Arsenio Hall, Where to watch: MyNetworkTV)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    1.0

  • Common Sense says

    Iffy AFV wannabe is mediocre at best.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    The series frequently finds humor in people's misfortune, although many of the clips do show situations in which the subjects are willing participants. Some videos -- mostly spoofs of commercials -- make light of serious issues like global warming awareness and volunteerism. Occasional potty humor includes things like the implication that a cell phone could be used as a rectal thermometer.

  • Role models:

    You wouldn't want your kids imitating the kind of stunts/behavior that get people on this show -- especially some of the more dangerous antics. Laughing at others isn't exactly ideal behavior to model, either.

  • Violence:

    Many clips show people suffering falls, collisions, and other mishaps (snowmobile roll-overs, getting crushed by the garage door, being dragged by a parachute, and the like) that can cause injury, but there's no follow-up to indicate how badly they're hurt. Some segments feature stunts gone wrong, and the host always reminds viewers that they shouldn't try what they see on TV.

  • Sex:

    Sporadic and mild: A few suggestive narrative comments during clips that show women in bikinis, for example. In one segment, the host mentions "getting it on."

  • Language:

    Rare use of "damn" and "son of a bitch," with "bitch" edited.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The World's Funniest Moments

Parents need to know that, like America's Funniest Home Videos, this series often laughs at people's misfortunes -- including painful physical mishaps. Though many of the videos' subjects get hurt, viewers never find out how badly the victims were hurt. Some videos feature pranks or stunts designed to shock or cause probable injury (skateboarding down steps, for instance); expect some intermittent strong language and sexual references.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about voyeurism. What is it? Would you characterize any of the videos on this show as voyeuristic? If so, which ones, and why?
  • How has technology changed our ability to access and record such material? Have you ever seen voyeuristic videos or photographs? How do you think the subjects of those images would feel knowing that their privacy was exploited?
  • What laws exist to monitor voyeurism? Do you think they're strict enough or too strict? Why?
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