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Fred Figglehorn

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Love him or hate him, Fred is irreverent but mostly tame.

On this site kids can:   buy stuff, watch videos

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Fred's for entertainment only.

  • User-created content:

    Not an issue.

  • Messages:

    Growing up is hard, especially if you're a goofy social outcast like Fred. He might have anger management issues, but teens can admire Fred for learning from his mistakes and staying positive. Fred ends each episode by flashing a peace sign and intoning, "Peace out, home dog."

    Still, Fred's antics, behavior, and stories are outrageous and the message teens probably take away from these videos is that anyone with a little moxie (and a webcam) can be famous. 

 

What to watch out for

  • Online interaction:

    There's no way to interact with other viewers of the Figglehorn videos unless you visit the YouTube link where uncensored comments can be left, and these can contain harsh language from people who are not fans.

  • Violence:

    Fred bangs a stuffed bunny against a wall pretending it's a girl he dislikes. He threatens to "beat the crap" out of another classmate, and gets in trouble at school for drawing a picture of "a man hurting a little kid."

  • Sex:

    Fred thinks his drama teacher is "smokin'".

  • Language:

    Instead of swear words Fred exclaims, "That's hackin' cool" or "Oh my garnet." The worst it gets is hating Grandma for saying his mom is back in rehab and calling other kids fat.

  • Consumerism:

    The site's storefront sells Fred Figglehorn t-shirts, hats, buttons and stickers. If kids click on the MySpace or YouTube links, they'll see a few Google text links and a dating site ad as well.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Fred has an alcoholic mother who might be a prostitute and who leaves him home alone on Thanksgiving.
 

How safe is it?

  • Personal privacy:

    Not an issue.

  • Parental controls:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Fred Figglehorn

Parents need to know that there is enough iffy behavior on this Web site that they should preview it before they let their kids watch. The site features the YouTube antics of a 16-year-old boy impersonating a loud, hyperactive six-year-old, "Fred." A viral sensation among teens, the parodies poke fun at every type of childhood trauma from school crushes to absentee parents, all through the eyes of a kid with a chipmunk voice and a seriously dysfunctional family. But the language is clean and some "fredisodes" teach life lessons, such as it doesn't pay to cheat in elections.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Young teens can yearn for their fifteen minutes of fame, whether it's on the stage, in their living room, or on YouTube. You can help by encouraging kids in their creative pursuits, and making sure they channel that energy positively. Fred's subject matter can get a little wild and you wouldn't want your kids to try and outdo him.
  • Fred is a YouTube sensation. How did YouTube become such a pop-culture phenomenon? Learn more.
  • Fred's teen creator hopes his YouTube videos are a ticket to movie stardom. Lots of people have gotten noticed through YouTube -- or just use it as an outlet for their creativity. Learn how to upload a video to YouTube.
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  1. Parent Reviewer
    gamenerd323
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

    • My highlights are:
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    Cute site for most ages!

    Almost no questionable content, only some menacing comments that fred makes used only for humor.

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    shamrock1hour
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Every one will love it.

    Ok Fred is so funny. Some grownups think just because its on youtube its bad. Its not bad. For Chirstans out there you can watch Fred Gets Dissed at Bible School. O dont forget fred has a music video called Chirstmas Cash check it out.

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  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
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    I rate this title on and give it 0.0

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  4. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    HyperUltraSonic
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

    Perfict for everyone 10+

    I love it. I've been watching it for 5 years.

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  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Puppyluv13
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Safety isn't an issue
    • User content is age appropriate

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