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icecream · 07-20-2012, 11:54 PM

My on screen guide shows TV-PG ratings when Dennis the Menace airs on Antenna TV. There's nothing remotely PG about it!

Zoneboy · 07-21-2012, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by catsrule

My on screen guide shows TV-PG ratings when Dennis the Menace airs on Antenna TV. There's nothing remotely PG about it!

The PG stands for Poor George. (Wilson)

Jack Gomez · 05-25-2013, 07:44 PM

Well, Dennis did say "deviled egg" in one episode, which according to Margaret was a dirty word.

*ROGER* · 05-25-2013, 07:49 PM

Unless the terms "Jeepers" and "Gee whiz" are somehow considered racy, I don't see why it's rated TV-PG. It should be G.

biffbronson · 05-26-2013, 06:16 AM

If Dennis were being newly-produced today, he might be considered a domestic terrorism threat -- especially with that slingshot in his pocket...!

This show is from a bygone era, and I think the network is just fudging the rating to protect itself from criticism from parents engulfed in modern political correctness. A good example from another medium is the Dr. Seuss book Scrambled Eggs Super, which at least a few people now view as environmentally unfriendly. You'll have to get used to the hysteria.

gilligan fanatic · 05-26-2013, 06:35 AM

Haha, definetly crazy but probbably just a mistake. Such a family friendly show, maybe they have it PG so the family can watch it together

07-20-2012, 11:54 PM	#1
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05-25-2013, 07:44 PM	#3
Jack Gomez Felipe's son Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 18, 2003 Posts: 614	Well, Dennis did say "deviled egg" in one episode, which according to Margaret was a dirty word.

05-25-2013, 07:49 PM	#4
ROGER Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 05, 2007 Location: United States Posts: 2,776	Unless the terms "Jeepers" and "Gee whiz" are somehow considered racy, I don't see why it's rated TV-PG. It should be G.