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2 Broke Girls
Common Sense Media says
Odd-couple restaurant comedy serves up witty, risqué humor.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this sitcom, produced by the creators of Sex and the City, offers lots of smart, witty, and risqué humor. There's some strong sexual innuendo (including references to women's genitals), some salty language ("damn," "piss,"), and lots of pop culture references to actors and shows like One Tree Hill and Jersey Shore. The humor sometimes uses stereotypes (about ethnic groups, for example) to get a laugh.
What's the story?
2 BROKE GIRLS is a comedy about two young women trying to earn a living while saving money for a cupcake shop. Kat Dennings stars as Max Black, a working-class waitress and nanny who suddenly finds herself working in a Brooklyn diner alongside Caroline Channing (Beth Behrs), the now-penniless daughter of a former New York billionaire who was convicted of scamming Manhattan's upper crust in a Ponzi scheme. As they serve up platters to locals, the women must contend with the pathetic flirtations of Olaf the cook (Jonathon Kite) and boss Han "Bryce" Lee's (Matthew Moy) quirky management style. The restaurant's friendly cashier, Earl (Garrett Morris), keeps their spirits high. Adding to the fray is their quirky neighbor, Sophie Kachinsky (Jennifer Coolidge). The two soon become unlikely BFFs, and discover that Max's baking talent and Caroline's elite business school education will make for a lucrative business relationship.
Is it any good?
The show's odd-couple concept isn't completely original, but it has enough modern-day twists to make it feel fresh and contemporary. Meanwhile, it delivers lots of laughs thanks to some great writing and polished comedic timing.
The sassy banter is smart and fun, but the show's risqué humor and mature themes make it best suited for older viewers. Some viewers have reported being offended by the ethnic and sexual humor in the show that, while often veiled, is very edgy. It's definitely not the kind of humor that appeals to everyone, but many will be highly entertained.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what makes a sitcom funny. Is it the writing? The acting? The timing? Should stereotypes ever be used to get laughs?
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Don't bother with 2 Broke Girls
Just a badly written, poorly acted show with questionable content; only wish I could rate it as "Not good for anyone" instead of "Not for kids".
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2 Broke Girls...not meant for kids
I see that your website has rated this show for age 14 and up. But, after watching the first episode, I wanted to write to warn folks that there were several themes and topics that some may not find appropriate. For example, cheating boyfriends, the idea that women make poor choices when they see a hot body, specifically men's pelvic region when sculpted, jokes about orgasms, racial innuendos, etc. So, before you let your 14 year old and up watch it, check it out.
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Filthy show
Another filthy inappropriate show, crude sexual references, and overheard sexual moaning.
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Don't agree with this CS Review
I was watching this the other night with my soon-to-be 14 y.o. One of the first scenes involves two people (out of sight) engaged in sexual activity on the floor of a walk-in cooler. I told him to change the channel. I'll watch again (by myself) but 1 episode is too early to rate.
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Kid, 10 years old
November 12, 2011
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Eh.
Wow, people are really making a big deal out of this. I don't watch much of it, and there are sometimes "inappropriate" references, but my six-year-old sister and my mom watch it...it's not bad enough to get a "not for kids", people. Geez.
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Pretty sexually funny
Whatever might offend (and probably will) some of the viewers will be transmitted by words and only that. Its humor is very based on sex references, and whoever gets easily annoyed by such gags should stay away from the show. Normally pretty funny, but it’s on its way to become too repetitive.
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WARNING: do not do it!!!
bad, bad, bad, do not let your teens watch such a show at least one's that are 14 and younger!!!
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I love it!
I love this show it really show's what the real world is like. It's not all fun and games and not everyone in the world has what some people have. The girls don't give up very easily even though sometimes when they want to. It does have some sexual joke here and there but otherwise it has some positive messages
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Hilarious New Comedy With Great Girl RoleModels
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Not 4 Prime Time TV
The show offended me and I'm pretty liberal. It's ok for later in the evening, but not prime time.
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| TV rating: | TV-14 |
| Network: | CBS |
| Cast: | Beth Behrs, Garrett Morris, Kat Dennings |
| Genre: | Comedy |
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