Parents' Guide to

Happy Tree Friends

By Liz Perle, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 18+

Gory, ultra-violent, cynical, black-humored site.

Website http://www.mondomedia.com/shows/happytreefriends/
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age 17+

Based on 46 parent reviews

JoeZeep
JoeZeep Adult
August 25, 2020
age 18+

Disgusting and sinister

No child should see this. It is disgustingly violent and it seems to be made intentionally to look like a regular cartoon, as this is how the episodes begin, but it gradually gets more and more violent until it becomes sickening. Parents who only watch for the first few minutes would be fooled.

This title has:

Too much violence
3 people found this helpful.
Derek44
Derek44 Parent of 18-year-old
October 30, 2022
age 18+
I love this show 🥰 because it is nice show and I don’t care if it’s violence but I watched it everyday! And it is one of my favorite show, it’s a legend show, adults only watch this though, but love this thx
2 people found this helpful.
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What’s It About?

A rotating group of cartoon stories show cute little characters who end up tortured, maimed or dead. Kids can watch short films then join part of a cyber chat world posting comments, showcasing artwork, etc.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (46):
Kids say (476):

This site, in spite of its cheery name, is not for kids. Frankly, it's not for anyone. It is nightmare-inducing stuff. Characters lose their guts, brains, and eyeballs. It's as intentionally gross as it can be. There is nothing redeeming about this site. It is overwhelmingly commercial as well.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about violence in cartoons. How do you feel about seeing cartoon characters maimed, tortured, or killed? Do you think if animated characters are the object of violent acts, it's more acceptable than in live-action movies or shows?

Website Details

  • Genre: Fan Sites
  • Pricing structure: Free
  • Last updated: November 4, 2015

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