www.adultswim.com)

common sense media says

Promotional TV site can be funny, but it's for mature users.

parents & educators say

63% say sexual content is an issue
63% say violence is an issue

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that the ADULT SWIM Web site is chock full of sex and violence. The online counterpart to the Adult Swim network promotes its shows with articles, clips, and full episodes; many of the shows feature extreme violence and sexually suggestive content, and so do the online features. There are also plenty of simplistic games that are equally risqué. Many of the shows, and the Web features, are animated, which gives the creators liberty to indulge in over-the-top gore and cartoon sexual antics; they may think the impact is muted because there are no live actors, but many of the images are too much for young viewers.

Educational value: Not applicable.

Positive messages: Adult Swim features numerous sexually suggestive clips and games, which generally seem to correspond to the interests and desires of teenage boys. There’s plenty of violence and casual sexism.

Violence: Many of the television shows on the Adult Swim network feature extreme violence, exaggerated for effect, and the Web site includes clips, games, and other materials that promote these shows and often feature the same level of violence. It’s not realistic, but blowing up animated zombies is still violent.

Sex: Little real nudity, but many parts of Adult Swim have risqué material, including mostly naked women (with breasts barely covered by superimposed graphics) digitally inserted into short clips from some of the network’s shows, or compilations of the most sexually suggestive scenes from some shows. The breasts are animated, and the action is way over the top, and it’s not at all subtle.

Language: Some of the sections feature offensive language, including “son-of-a-bitch” or “damn.” Other words are bleeped.

Consumerism: The entire purpose of the site is to promote Adult Swim’s TV shows. It also has a section where visitors can purchase T-shirts, DVDs, toys and other merchandise.

Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Some of the shows promoted on the site include numerous references to drinking and drugs.

Privacy & safety: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids

Families can talk about animated violence. Do you think cartoon violence is OK for kids? Does it seem less extreme if it doesn’t involve real people? Do these online clips sometime feature violence that’s more extreme than live-action horror films?
Do you think sexual images are less risqué when they are animated? Do you think the sites promotes sexism? How does it objectify women?

Is it any good?

Adult Swim, the network, focuses on edgy, satirical, sometimes experimental shows that feature extreme violence, casual sexism and highly suggestive material. But it’s all done with a tongue-in-cheek attitude, so hey, it’s OK -- it’s making fun of sadism and chauvinism, not promoting it, right? Adult Swim, the Web site, follows the same pattern, with clips, articles, games, and other features that promote its shows.

Some of the shows are quite funny while some are appealing only to a niche audience, but all of them are aimed, as the name says, at adults. The Web site includes the same mix of content, which can often be hit-or-miss, but whether it strikes home or not, it’s certainly not for young people.

Online interaction: Mostly limited to bulletin boards.

This review was written by Will Wade

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What parents & educators say

Based on 16 parent & educator reviews:

63% say sexual content is an issue
63% say violence is an issue
56% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
50% say language is an issue
44% say they noticed product placement

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VForNoVendettas
kid, 10 years old

Good site

Favorite game is Robot Unicorn Attack, I know a lot of people are going to disagree but this is my opinion and it is the truth, although some games are a bit violent.

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Good site

Fine for all teens, adults should be cautious and use their best judgement when deciding about whether or not kids should watch it

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It's Fine for Kids 13+

I only think it is somewhat educational.

THE NEW PPSKIDS!!

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"Their games are fun, but inappropiate"

Good for 13+

for everyone

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fun for whole family

It's a shame crap like this is made

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