Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Spoofy show's online videos range from silly to shocking.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 15+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
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What's the Story?
In SMASH CUTS, a group of hip twentysomethings combines sketch comedy with user-generated online content and viral videos. The show's hosts -- Tommy Bechtold, Angie Greenup, Joe Hanson, Donnivin Jordan, and Julian Smith -- sit in a basement and serve up their own brand of humor while showing video segments that range from extremely silly to painfully bizarre. The gang's interactive comedy skits and advertising spoofs add to the "fun."
Is It Any Good?
Smash Cuts' online video segments are intended to entertain viewers with silly gags and shocking accidents -- some of which have previously aired on other video segment shows like Pranked. But embedding the hosts' banter/comedy sequences into some of these clips doesn't really make them any funnier.
Many of the featured stunts put people in real danger and shouldn't be attempted. Meanwhile, some videos -- as well as some of the hosts' jokes -- incorporate strong sexual innuendo and inappropriately racist and classist comments. Teens mature enough to handle it may find something to laugh at here, but the overall content isn't suitable for younger kids.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why people post videos on the Internet. Is it because they want their "15 minutes of fame?" Or are there other reasons?
Why do people attempt silly or crazy stunts? When do stunts and/or pranks go too far?
What message do shows like this send to young viewers?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 4, 2009
- Cast : Angie Greenup , Joe Hanson , Tommy Bechtold
- Network : Syndicated
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 18, 2022
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