Parents' Guide to

Three Sheets

By Matt Springer, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 17+

Fun travel show, but heavy drinking is glorified.

TV Spike Reality TV 2006
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What's the Story?

One thing people in every country around the world seem to have in common is an appetite for a good meal. Often those meals are preceded or followed by alcoholic beverages -- wine, beer, liquor, and beyond. On THREE SHEETS (as in \"three sheets to the wind\"), comedian Zane Lamprey travels the world in search of good food and drink, with a strong emphasis on the drink part. He explores local customs and beverages unique to each area, seeks out the history behind each region's specialities, and inevitably ends up in an exuberant local bar where he experiences the area's night life.

Is It Any Good?

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The template for Three Sheets has been developed over many other series, most especially on the Travel Channel. Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations is the gold standard. A lively, humorous, curious host arrives in an unexplored locale and proceeds to learn what he can about the local food and drink from area residents.

Three Sheets focuses almost entirely on alcoholic drinks, although there is some attention paid to great local meals as well. Host Zane Lamprey is easy to watch and does a good job of interacting with the locals at each location. When it's not simply Lamprey experiencing the city, there are some comedy bits that feel forced as they attempt to integrate interesting background information in a clever way with attempts at humorous graphics and voiceover. With a more straightforward approach and a stronger reliance on Lamprey's natural style, the show could be even more entertaining. As it stands, it's still a pretty diverting half hour, and a natural for foodies and travel buffs -- though the emphasis on alcohol makes it a poor fit for kids.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how the show presents alcohol consumption. Did watching the show make you more interested in drinking? Why or why not?

  • What were some of the key similarities and differences you noticed between the cultures depicted on the show and American culture?

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