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    Not age appropriate for kids under 14, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Edgy political satire from the popular TV show.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Good political discussions, especially during extended interviews.

  • Messages:

    The political sarcasm may be difficult for teens to interpret what is humor and what is real.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    News stories sometimes cover violent events and torture, but nothing extreme.

  • Sex:

    Like the show, the videos often have frank talk about sex. Example: One clip was about a news story involving masturbation, and lewd graphics and crass humor were used.

  • Language:

    Sometimes pushes the envelope with crude humor and questionable language, although swear words are bleeped out.

  • Consumerism:

    Banner video ads and ads prior to commercials sometimes include Daily Show cast endorsing products.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Only in relation to news events.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About TheDailyShow

Parents need to know that The Daily Show's site contains political satire in its fake "news" that's primarily geared toward adults. The humor -- although really, really smart -- is inappropriate for kids, especially if they aren't able to separate truth from fiction. There's swearing (bleeped out), sexual themes, and iffy situations. The site streams videos unedited from the popular cable TV show and allows people to post comments (which are mostly clean and stay on topic).

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  • Families can talk about political satire and how humor can be used to promote an agenda or idea. Is it sometimes difficult to distinguish a comedy skit from an actual news story? Does The Daily Show have a political agenda? Behind the comedy, is there real information you can obtain from these clips?
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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great Show

    Some content may be mildly innapproate for younger kids or over their heads but is a great show and very funny. It makes current events fun.

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    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 3.0

    who ever wrote this i want to punch them.

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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    good for older kids

    Simply put, if you understand the humor, the site's fine.

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