MTV XXX (MTV)

Member Name: bruffyboy

Product:	MTV
Date:	28/10/09 (25 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: MTV Cribs

Disadvantages: adult content

MTV is a US based music TV show that has changed its face over the years. Whilst it still plays a lot of music videos, its primary content is now reality TV shows for teens.

Music videos haven't been around that long, but it's amazing how far they've come. These days, there are huge budgets for them, and they're scripted and choreographed like films. For many people, the videos become more interesting than the songs, and they really have become an integral part of the music industry.

Sadly, most videos contain scantily clad women or men. I say sadly, because it really does sexualize the music, and I can't help but feel that's a poor influence on young people.

Shows on the channel include things like Jackass, which is your typical teenage boys program. It's all about a group of men doing silly stunts, and it encourages bad behaviour and anti social activity, which isn't a great influence on young people.

For many years, the Osbournes was shown on this channel, and the fly on the wall documentary following the disjointed family is typical of its programming. Whilst bad language is beeped out, it still shows lots of bad behaviour: not ideal for young viewers.

My favourite part of the channel is MTV Cribs, which follows famous people around their homes. The best was probably 50 Cent who had (among other things) a $1 million car!!

All in all, I like this channel as a secure adult, but I think the teen market it targets is poorly influenced by the anti social shenanigans and overt sexuality portrayed in the content. My advice is to not let your kids watch it, but to enjoy it yourself!

Summary: not for kids