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Parents' Guide to

Messyness

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 15+

Silly viral video show has innuendo, language, drinking.

TV MTV Reality TV 2021
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A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

  • Messyness TV Show: Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi
  • Messyness TV Show: The cast.
  • Messyness TV Show: On set.

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age 13+

Based on 2 parent reviews

byronclaude
byronclaude Adult
January 28, 2022
age 13+

Among the best spin-offs of the show Ridiculousness

I just finished watching the last half of MTV's "Messyness" that aired at 3 AM Central Standard time in the USA on 01/28/2022. I do like the new stage (the Rid stage is awesome, but these spin offs trying to use it just somehow isn't working. Steelo, Chanel, and Rob are hard shadows to move within. Tori, Nicole, Teddy, and Adam have this cozy lounge (love the blue lit dark brick btw) in which to create a new kind of banter...) and frankly... we have a winning possibility! Fellow fans of Ridiculousness are not taking well to any of the spin-offs I think... but if ONE could be made to work, it would open the door for many others, and get the fans used to the idea of a multiverse of Ridiculousness based shows WORTHY of viewing! Messyness definitely has the best combo of personalities at work. I enjoy all 4 very much (special love for Teddy for some reason... he just cool as f***) and the difference in positioning and staging is a MAJOR good move toward establishing a kind of exclusivity that allows the stars to create their own shadows, so to speak (vs attempting to operate under the Rob/Chanel/Steelo shadow which is doomed to fail because no one will ever match up to them at their own game.) This team in their cozy fun lounge have enough vibrance and contrast to make the banter truly fun to watch. THUS THE SCORING... the first spin-off from this viewer to get 5-Stars!!! Great job Nicole, Tori, Adam, and Teddy with Messyness!!! I look forward to more 3am fun with your four!
LChris90
LChris90 Adult
October 16, 2021
age 13+

Hilarious

Hilarious.
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What's the Story?

MESSYNESS is a reality series that features reality celebs discussing the messiest moments of their lives. Host Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi leads a panel of personalities including Olympian Adam Rippon, comedian Teddy Ray, and 90210's Tori Spelling talk about some of the chaotic and tangled moments in their careers and in their personal lives. They also spend time sharing their thoughts about viral internet videos featuring awkward, difficult scenes taking place in other people's lives.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: (2 ):
Kids say: Not yet rated

Each episode of the vapid Ridiculousness spinoff features a panel of B-list celebs sharing some of their their worst moments over glasses of wine in hopes that viewers can identify with their humanity. But most of Messyness is dedicated to showcasing a range of streaming internet clips that are full of silly, obnoxious, and risqué behavior. It's not meant to be taken seriously, and unless you like watching viral internet videos, you probably won't find much here.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about MTV. How has the channel evolved since its launch in 1981? What has its contribution been to popular culture?

  • Do you think the cast of Messyness acts differently on the show than in real life? How true are the stories they share about their behavior?

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