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Are Naked Zombies Appropriate Television for 14-Year-Olds?

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Horror fanatics are gathering to AMC's "The Walking Dead" like zombies to an all-you-can eat brain buffet, but some parents are voicing concern about the show's TV-14 rating.

If you've seen the show, you might wonder how it could have possibly been rated TV-14. Naked zombie torsos, gutted horses, headshots and brain cravings--there must be some kind of mistake.

But according to E! Online, there's absolutely no reason AMC has to adhere to standards set by other networks.

The Parents Television Council told E!, "It's the networks deciding for themselves what they should be rated."

That means if AMC isn't concerned about losing viewers over their liberal ratings decisions, there's no reason for them to give the series a TV-MA rating. In fact, prospective sponsors might even encourage them to keep ratings low. Regardless of the actual content, sponsors will be less willing to advertise during a show rated TV-MA.

Since the ratings system is intended to give audiences an idea of what the content will be like, this essentially renders the system useless--even misleading. But should AMC be held accountable for its ratings, or is it a moot point these days?



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  • MOJ 2010/11/10 22:11:52
    Yes, it sounds harmless
    MOJ
    +6
    If your kid is turned on by decaying flesh, then you have one heck of a "Talk" ahead of you
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  • nightcrawler2005 2010/11/15 04:23:06
    Yes, it sounds harmless
    nightcrawler2005
    It's simple if you don't like the show change the channel. I love the show. It's a show with zombies I totally expect to see naked zombies and guts hanging out it's not Mary Poppins. The show is far better than a lot of other garbage on TV. If your worried about your kid seeing it stop using the TV as a babysitting tool and take responsibility for what he watches and besides he's probably seen far worse.
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  • cutter's falls 2010/11/12 13:57:35
    Undecided
    cutter's falls
    isn't there something better to do outside,
    then have the look of the 4 yard stare
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  • Vision of Verve 2010/11/12 11:50:36
  • nope 2010/11/12 08:12:03
  • Andrew Roberds 2010/11/12 07:58:53
    Yes, it sounds harmless
    Andrew Roberds
    +1
    Meh, it's kinda a moot point, isn't it? what ever happened to the responsibility of the parents?
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  • Allysså 2010/11/12 07:20:50
    Yes, it sounds harmless
    Allysså
    Kids will see nudity one way or another. I'm pretty sure some kids start watching porn before they're 14. But the movie itself looks... rather interesting. Reminded me of Resident Evil though, the hospital waking up scene, and it's odd how he doesn't get bitten even though he's in a hospital room.
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  • milesrose Allysså 2010/11/12 10:27:44
    milesrose
    It's a TV series. A reaaaally good one.
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  • Mac 2010/11/12 02:34:05
    Yes, it sounds harmless
    Mac
    We as American's are way to hung up on nudity. The human body is a beautiful thing (usually). We have much more important things to worry about. If you don't like it change the freaken channel.
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  • cait526 2010/11/12 01:44:43
    Yes, it sounds harmless
    cait526
    +1
    who cares really, kids already know bout sex at 11 these days
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  • milesrose cait526 2010/11/12 10:28:19
    milesrose
    Naturally, because that's when puberty starts occurring in males.
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  • Adam 2010/11/11 23:23:36
  • milesrose Adam 2010/11/12 10:29:27
    milesrose
    "a mature show"

    14 year olds aren't mature enough to watch a TV series with Zombies? Seriously?
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  • lazarous1967 2010/11/11 22:30:01
    Yes, it sounds harmless
    lazarous1967
    +1
    Hell i let my son watch American pie at ten, Van Wilder at eight. Even on the movie Airplane there was a set of bare breasts the bounced across the screen.
    Besides what is there to see on a zombie? Who cares anyway?
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  • AngryGabby 2010/11/11 21:51:16
    Yes, it sounds harmless
    AngryGabby
    +3
    Since they're zombies and rotting and all, their parts just rot off, so there's nothing to see.

    Calm down.
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  • Sacred Flame 2010/11/11 20:44:22
    Yes, it sounds harmless
    Sacred Flame
    +2
    Am I the Only one tired of the Parents Television Council?
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  • Bert 2010/11/11 20:12:19
    No, that's inappropriate
    Bert
    +1
    Why do Zombies need to be naked? Why do 14 year olds need to see naked Zombies? Don't 14 year old Zombies shop at GAP? Sorry to be silly... But that's just what this is.
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  • Jessie ~*Bleeding Mascara~* 2010/11/11 19:41:40
    Yes, it sounds harmless
    Jessie ~*Bleeding Mascara~*
    +5
    God, if you don't want your kid to see it, then change the channel. It's not like that's the only show on tv!
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  • Paul 2010/11/11 19:35:29
    Yes, it sounds harmless
    Paul
    its just a show, none of its real
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  • kobidobidog 2010/11/11 18:43:54 (edited)
    Yes, it sounds harmless
    kobidobidog
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    genitalia to be shown on anything is harmless. Sheathes, testicles,and the showing of a red dog penis etc on animation is harmless too,and they should look as life like to the animation as possible to merge with the animation as being one with the animation,and draw no attention to it. Just let them be, and have the animation do whatever. What is not harmless is showing, and sanctifying the killing of humans.
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  • Superman 2010/11/11 17:02:07
    Yes, it sounds harmless
    Superman
    +2
    I'm not in favor of the ratings system, I think those brief warnings (sexual situations, violence, language, etc) should be enough.

    I would like to point out something though. Naked zombies? A show filled with masses of horribly decaying and violent bodies and routine acts of graphic violence from the protagonists and the headline is focused basically on the possiblity of undead nipple?

    I never get the qualms over some nudity in the US versus the violence.
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  • MJorGWay 2010/11/11 16:42:50
    No, that's inappropriate
    MJorGWay
    Sure I don't really think that the naked zombies are the reason why the show's rating of TV-14 is inappropriate, but I do thing that the show is inappropriately violent for 14 year olds. Although it sounds like nonsense. It is believed that subjecting kids to violence like this truly does desensitize them to it. I believe that it's awful that a show this violent (although it does look like an excellent series) only has the rating of TV-14. But again, I don't think it's the naked zombies that make this an inappropriate rating.
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  • RawRsaurus 2010/11/11 16:26:42
    Yes, it sounds harmless
    RawRsaurus
    +2
    Who. Cares? The show is fantastic! It's the television version of the Left 4 Dead games. They're fluffing entertaining!
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  • milesrose RawRsaurus 2010/11/12 10:32:34
    milesrose
    Just with more character development, the element of realism, and more suspense. Also no zombie bile XD

    Probably more but it's 2 in the morning here X3
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  • David 2010/11/11 16:04:03
    Yes, it sounds harmless
    David
    +1
    Who cares it is just a show. Just turn off the T.V if you don't want to watch it.
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  • JoeBob 2010/11/11 15:34:08
    Yes, it sounds harmless
    JoeBob
    +1
    Yes, because sometimes ZOMBIES are naked. That's the way ZOMBIES are, get used to it. There are also on and off buttons on your TV, there are parental controls, get over it already. Be prepared for when the ZOMBIES arrive, this is a highly instructional program. on how to survive.
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  • DANNY_B0i♛ 2010/11/11 14:45:11
    No, that's inappropriate
    DANNY_B0i♛
    14..hmmmm..idk. I mean there are teenagers that are having sex way before then so its not idk. I should have picked undecided lol
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  • BloodMist 2010/11/11 14:22:54
    Yes, it sounds harmless
    BloodMist
    Besides, the sooner you learn the ins and outs of a potential zombie apocalypse, the better.
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  • cmdrbnd007 2010/11/11 14:17:12
    Undecided
    cmdrbnd007
    My son and I watch it and I like the show so far. There have been times when I thought something may have been a little inappropriate for my son to watch but all in all it's a pretty good zombie show.
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  • Yoru Azenia 2010/11/11 14:06:46
    Yes, it sounds harmless
    Yoru Azenia
    +2
    Its naked zombies people get a grip if your seriously bothered by this then don't let them watch it its as simple as that don't throw a raging fit over it like I have seen happen you people 90% of the time are fine with people getting shot in the face but exposed boob will bring about the destruction of the minds of our young people but whatever not my life so why should I care
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  • mysticmatriarch 2010/11/11 14:03:36
    Yes, it sounds harmless
    mysticmatriarch
    +1
    For 14 years and up I think it is okay. Younger than that is an issue.
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  • Double A 2010/11/11 09:48:20
    Yes, it sounds harmless
    Double A
    +1
    If you're that opposed to it, then don't let them watch! They're gonna be exposed to nudity soon enough if they haven't already! Probably watch porn already!
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  • flippytude Double A 2010/11/11 13:32:10
    flippytude
    Just because they're exposed to it does not mean it's okay.
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  • Double A flippytude 2010/11/11 23:10:11
    Double A
    Well the rating should probably be higher than 14+ but then it should be up to the parents to step in then.
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  • flippytude Double A 2010/11/12 13:02:18
    flippytude
    I agree, but not every kid is lucky to have a parent that pays attention to them or tries to do a good job.
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  • Double A flippytude 2010/11/12 16:03:19
    Double A
    +1
    Agreed!
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  • flippytude Double A 2010/11/12 16:08:12
    flippytude
    Thank you. Well, I don't think this movie shows any particular body parts based on the ad so I think it may be okay.
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  • Liza Jane 2010/11/11 09:41:46
    Yes, it sounds harmless
    Liza Jane
    +2
    Your 14 year old is already looking at porn on your computer at the very least (if they aren't already sexually active)... why shouldn't they watch a show about zombies?
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  • flippytude Liza Jane 2010/11/11 13:32:44
    flippytude
    I did not look at porn when I was 14.
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  • Bert Liza Jane 2010/11/11 20:14:55
    Bert
    Why should this be normal?
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  • Stefface 2010/11/11 08:05:33
    Undecided
    Stefface
    +1
    I think the naked zombies should be the least of parents worries. I love horro movies and have never been scared of them, the gore grosses me out sometimes when the effects are done really well. If I was a parent I'd be more worried about the gore factor then anything. Your son/daughter knows what they look like naked in a mirror, if they see it on t.v is no different then looking in the mirror, minus the rotting flesh. Also, the fact that this show is on at 10pm on a sunday. I'm 18 and I have to force my rear out of bed if I go to bed after 10. Lack of sleep at school isn't a good thing. I know I'll be watching the show online when I have time untill graduation.
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