Common Sense Media Review
By Lien Murakami
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Name calling, rude humor will delight tweens, not parents.
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Why Age 8+?
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Annoying Orange
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 32 parent reviews
Parents say the show features crude humor and inappropriate content for children, with many reviews expressing concern over its violent undertones and ill-suited jokes for young audiences. While some agree that it can be funny and entertaining for kids, a significant number of parents advocate against it, citing that it may negatively influence children's behavior or understanding of appropriate interactions.
- crude humor
- inappropriate content
- violent undertones
- mixed reviews
- not educational
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
Based on 96 kid reviews
Kids say the show is a blend of silly humor and dark comedy, appealing to many younger viewers who enjoy the antics of the titular character, despite some concerns over violence and crude humor. While some parents find it inappropriate due to its themes and occasional adult jokes, others argue that it fosters creativity and laughter among children.
- funny humor
- dark themes
- parental concerns
- childhood favorite
- creative enjoyment
- mixed reviews
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What's the Story?
ANNOYING ORANGE (or <span italic;\"="">The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange) follows the adventures of the aptly described Orange (voiced by series creator Dane Boedigheimer) and his friends from a grocery store fruit cart as they go on a variety of imaginative adventures in the store.
Is It Any Good?
Annoying Orange lives up to its promise and may very well be the most annoying character ever. The series is based on an ultra-popular web series where episodes are, thankfully, typically less than four minutes long. The TV series, by contrast, subjects viewers to nearly half an hour of bad puns, offensive humor, and creepy syncho-vox animation. Why the web series is so popular is one of the mysteries of the universe. Parents may want to turn away rather than watch lest their eyes fall out of their sockets from rolling so much.
That said, the scenes that don't contain the Annoying Orange are somewhat watchable thanks to the eccentric yet sensible supporting characters. The fruits' adventures are imaginative with unexpected twists. And the target audience of prepubescent boys will delight in the ridiculous stories and rude humor. Still, a great deal of the show is the Annoying Orange being annoying, rendering the show nearly unbearable for those who don't find the humor amusing.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the popularity of Annoying Orange on YouTube. What makes it so popular? How does a web series compare to a full-fledged TV show?
Is Orange a positive role model or a negative one? Kids: What would happen if you acted like Orange in real life?
TV Details
- Premiere date : May 28, 2012
- Cast : Bobby Jennings , Dane Boedigheimer , Toby Turner
- Network : Cartoon Network
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures
- TV rating :
- Last updated : December 11, 2025
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