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  1. UnknownSeptember 10, 2018 at 9:01 AM

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  2. UnknownSeptember 12, 2018 at 5:33 PM

    For this week I just want to recommend an animated show that Im a huge fan of, Big Mouth. Its a Netflix original and it lead by the comedic duo of Nick Kroll and John Mulaney. The show is centered around two middle school boys and how Andrew ( John Mulaney ) hits puberty earlier on than Nick (Nick Kroll) and how that begins to change their relationship.
    The show in general takes a very crude approach when tackling puberty. It doesn't really hold back in the language or in the animation. Definitely not a cartoon for kids. But like we discussed in class, since the show is animated, its able to tackle sexuality in young pubescent kids in a way that live action couldn't. By being animation, it has the freedom to tackle puberty in a smart, satirical, imaginative, and even a little disturbing ways that highlight a trouble time in young teens life.
    The show is an acquire taste, so if you are not into it in the first five minutes, I recommend you stop watching it, its not for everyone. But if you do stick around, you are in for more than just an entertaining ride.

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  3. jasonhSeptember 13, 2018 at 6:31 AM

    cool, I'll check it out. maybe it will give me some tools for raising my almost teenager :)

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