Kaput and Zosky
By Andrea Graham,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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These little green guys want it all; tweens OK.
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What's the Story?
KAPUT AND ZOSKY follows the adventures of two temperamental aliens named Kaput (voiced by Rick Jones) and Zosky (Mark Camacho) who cruise around the universe in search of planets to take over. Short, stocky Kaput is cranky, ruthless, and impulsive; partner in crime Zosky is the opposite -- cool, collected, and reasonable. Both of them have quite the Napoleon complex and dream of becoming supreme rulers. But no matter what their target takeover location -- whether it's a desert filled with invisible inhabitants or a planet full of vampires -- Kaput and Zosky's great schemes are foiled by their stupid antics, and they always end up cowardly running back to their space ship to escape.
Is It Any Good?
Kaput and Zosky offers plenty of laugh-out-loud moments for tweens, teens, and adults, but it's not the right fit for the younger set, who probably won't be able to see the sly, dark humor behind the duo's terrible deeds. For instance, they see other life forms as obstacles to be destroyed, which isn't exactly the kind of message you'd want young kids to absorb. And even though the show's violence isn't bloody (the wannabe conquerors simply choose to vaporize their victims), it's all presented in a very ironic, cold fashion.
Nonetheless, fans of characters like Ren and Stimpy and Animaniacs' diabolical Pinky and the Brain will feel right at home with this dastardly duo. Parents and older kids will likely enjoy the misadventures of Kaput and Zosky, but younger children should probably pass.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why Kaput and Zosky don't make very good role models. Why are the pair's schemes always foiled? Do they ever learn from their mistakes? Why makes their actions funny, instead of just mean? Families can also discuss why different cartoons are appropriate for different age groups, from preschoolers on up to adults. Young children may simply assume that all cartoons are for kids; parents can help them understand the differences between the varying types of animated programs.
TV Details
- Premiere date: September 2, 2002
- Cast: John Stocker, Mark Camacho, Rick Jones
- Network: Nicktoons
- Genre: Kids' Animation
- Topics: Adventures, Space and Aliens
- TV rating: TV-Y7-FV
- Last updated: February 24, 2022
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