Kenny vs. Spenny
By Will Wade,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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Crude, but less dangerous than Jackass.
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What's the Story?
Childhood pals Kenny Hotz and Spencer Rice have found a great gig: a reality show in which they sit around their apartment trying to outdo each other in a series of questionable "contests." The result is KENNY VS. SPENNY, a celebration of young men acting ridiculous. Competition has always been an important part of male friendship, but the contests in this show are dubious to say the least. For example: Who can produce the biggest fart? Who can go the longest with getting an erection? Who's more attractive to gay men? With topics like those, it's no surprise that the show's humor is scatological, juvenile, crass, and homophobic. (At least they don't end up hurting themselves as often as the Jackass crew...)
Is It Any Good?
The duo seem to have a lot of fun hanging out with their film crew as they vie with each other. And although they aren't above a few good-natured taunts, it's clear that Kenny and Spenny have a strong friendship, which is refreshing. But it's not enough to overcome the fact that this show is often simply offensive.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about competition. Kenny and Spenny live to best each other at any event, large or small. Is their rivalry a positive example of competition or a negative one? Why? When is competition healthy, and when does it go too far? Families can also discuss the guys' antics: Does this type of show promote irresponsible behavior? How does it compare to something like Jackass? Do you think producers hope teens will watch this show? Why or why not?
TV Details
- Premiere date: November 18, 2007
- Cast: Kenny Hotz , Spencer Rice
- Network: Comedy Central
- Genre: Reality TV
- TV rating: TV-MA
- Last updated: February 24, 2022
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