Parents' Guide to

Whacked Out Videos

By Melissa Camacho, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 16+

Video show has dangerous stunts, ignorant quips.

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age 18+

Based on 2 parent reviews

Stacy H.
Stacy H. Adult
May 14, 2018
age 18+

I used to love watching this show with my kids

I don't understand why every show has to show tits and ass for it to be good my children are not allowed to watch this anymore and it offends me so I don't watch it. If people would be more cautious and what they put on TV what our children are watching and subjected to the maybe the world wouldn't be going to hell the way it is sex drugs and rock and roll and you are a part of the problem
ashokr
ashokr Parent
April 2, 2016
age 18+

Very Racist

The mimicking of videos pertaining to some foreign clips is very much racist and derogatory.... I am surprised that Whacked Out Videos are not sued.
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What's the Story?

WHACKED OUT VIDEOS is a "reality" series that features both amateur and professional video footage of unique, silly, and frequently dangerous stunts performed by people around the world. Like its sister series Whacked Out Sports, each episode combines reality and comedy by pairing "funny" commentary with footage of the feats being performed.

Is It Any Good?

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While most of the show is dedicated to showcasing dumb and dangerous tricks, some of the footage is actually of religious and social practices performed by cultures from other parts of the world. Unfortunately, the narrator's comments about these activities include some uninformed observations about the rituals. Worse, in the name of humor, they sometimes offer inherently racist comments about those who practice them. For example, in one segment, Columbian men are referred to as "Juan Valdez wannabes" and Columbian women were said to be competing for "the town's stretch pants."

Regardless of why the stunts are being performed, the fact is that the majority of these exploits pose a real danger to those who try them. Because they're being presented as a form of entertainment, it may be difficult for younger (or less-mature) viewers to appreciate the real risks associated with them. In other words, this one's not for kids.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about why people do these dangerous stunts. What's the appeal (if any) of trying things that could hurt or kill you? Does the media perpetuate this behavior by treating videos of these activities as entertainment? When is risk-taking a good idea, and when should you play it safe? Families can also discuss why some cultures perform rituals that cause pain or injury. What is the significance of these activities?

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