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Complaints are heavily dominated by concerns about LGBTQ+ content in children's programming and repetitive show scheduling (particularly SpongeBob and Paw Patrol). Viewers are frustrated by beloved shows being removed from rotation and want classic programming restored. Additional concerns include inappropriate content, excessive commercials, and specific content targeting certain demographics.

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Complaints

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chantal adams

Jan 14, 2016
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I was highly disturbed by the segway the Nickelodeon network decided to use as advertisement for shows coming on this Monday. Ironically this Monday is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. " It is devastating enough that schools hardly acknowledge the accomplishments Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

has made for the American people. It is that much worst to hear a respectable television network that influences and inspires so many children totally disregard this special day for America. I don't believe I have to elaborate just what Dr.

" The advisement is offensive, and I am definitely not the only one who has noticed, but I might be the only one who will take the time to speak up about the injustice. " Thank you for your time, and I hope this letter will inspire change down at Nickelodeon studios.

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Patrick O'Connor

Jan 10, 2016
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I was watching Alvin and the Chipmunks at 8:45 in the morning with my 5 year old son. During the commercial break an advertisement for a show called the Dancing Elites on the Oxygen network came on. The commercial was inappropriate and absolutely disgusting with cross dressing men wearing highly revealing outfits, dancing in a sexually suggestive manner, and showing their rear ends to the camera.

This type of paid advertisement has no place on a children's network, much less at 845 in the morning. Due to this poor choice of programming I will be blocking Nickelodeon from being viewed and you have lost a customer. I will also be making others of my family and friends aware of this so that their children do not need to be exposed to this very inappropriate content. It is sad that you…

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Joann Pitcher

Jan 8, 2016
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I will make this short ; The "Love has no labels" ad is very nice and I agree with the point they are trying to make. However, my children are watching spongebob and then call me into the room because there are people kissing on the TV. Really? This is a kids network! Do they really need to see that? Shouldn't parents feel safe when their children are watching Nick? \ Rethink your tv commercials.

Thanks!

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Alexandra Trent

Dec 20, 2015
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I am saddened by Nickelodeon's choice to exclude or minimize the only female character in the Paw Patrol. My son watches the show and owns everything from books, action figures, and bedsheets to wall decals and water bottles. His favorite character is Skye and she is often left out or just underrepresented.

I don't know why you would sell a product that came with all of the vehicles for each pup and exclude hers. I came home today after getting him the Paw Patrol Busy Book from Barnes and Noble, and he was the one who noticed.

So, once again thank you for minimizing.

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Liz Miller

Dec 18, 2015
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Why are the commercials so long ? I counted 14 commercials which 5 of them were the same exact commercial for a total of 6-7 min. Then once a new show comes on they show the beginning credits then say we'll be back in 60 seconds after just waiting all that time just seeing all those commercials prior.

Is there a reason for all the commercials? We watch Sprout now only for this reason.

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Jason

Dec 12, 2015
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So much to say.... I remember years ago getting annoyed with Nickelodeon because of the shows were, well, stupid. I find spongebob to be funny if your child is old enough or at least mature enough to understand that potty humor isn't good in real life situations. We all laugh at potty humor on YouTube and places like that. Again age/maturity appropriate. That is for the parents to decide. Here's my problem:

My son was watching Bubble Guppies and I saw wrong info being given. They had a pentagon shape but repeatedly called it a hexagon. My son is very into shapes right now and he even noticed the episode was wrong. He normally doesn't watch this show and now I have reason to not let him. I'm concerned that there is more misinformation on this show. The episode was on 12/12 at 9am. It is…

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vicky schmid

Dec 3, 2015
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We watch Henry Danger in our home. It is a pretty cute show. o little girl I find offense with the character Piper. She talks back to parents, and is rude to everyone. My daughter knows to not act like that but I think her character could be modified so as to be a better role model.

In one episode she sent her Dad to his room. ( the episode when she is trying to get neighbors wifii) Vicky Schmid parent

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Jenna Starks

Dec 2, 2015
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I am absolutely appalled that Skye, the only girl pup, is missing from practically all of the Paw Patrol merchandise. Not only do girls enjoy Paw Patrol too and deserve to be represented, but my son loves Skye and wants to know why he can't have her on his shirts, blankets, plates, posters...

Now I've had to tell him that there are terrible people in the world who think girls are less important than boys. You're sending a horrible message to children everywhere, enforcing dangerous and hurtful ideas. ) This teaches them that boys and boy things are better, and that girls and girl things are lesser.

If boys still like the show with a girl in it, they'll still like the shirts with a girl on them. It's that simple. PLEASE have someone address this.

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Maisie Croker

Nov 11, 2015
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I am here to complain about the new Dora and friends. You have ruined my childhood memories! I very much enjoyed watching dora the explora. Where is the map? Where is Swipper? What has happened to this program?

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Aliyah Boyles

Nov 4, 2015
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I have a complaint about the TV program game shakers on Nickelodeon series 1 episode 3. The dad character double g has an alcohol bottle in his hand whilst speaking to the little girls. This is disgusting that they would advertise alcohol during a kids program.

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Tiffany Felder

Oct 28, 2015
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I have been looking for a Paw Patrol bedding in full size. For some reason only the male characters for Paw Patrol have a full size bedding set. The one that features the female characters only comes in twin and toddler. Why is this?

Why can't both be offered in the same bedding sizes? I have a two year old right now who wants Paw Patrol on her bed and I have not explanation for her on why she can't have it. She continually reaches for the twin set when we are in the store but it does not fit her bed.

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Tiffany L.

Oct 27, 2015
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Nick should not be showing the Love Has no Labels ad. I was very shocked and upset to see this played on a kid's TV Station. That is the main reason for my Nickelodeon complaint today. What is the point of showing this to children except to in subtle and not so subtle ways, indoctrinate our children into the liberal idea that same gender love/relationships are ok.

This is confusing especially to the younger kids. That should be left up to a parent's discretion, not a children's TV station. This may mean that with that discretion, some parents won't allow their kids to watch Nick, and I'm practically there.

It is such a touchy subject, it should be left out of kids TV. I hold my Christian beliefs dear to my heart and am very conscientious and diligent about teaching my children those…

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J J Mayo

Oct 22, 2015
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I was watching a series my 6year old son had planned to be recorded, about 5minutes in one of the main characters said "wher is the little fucker" clear as day. This is outragous to be aired on a childrens programme.

My childreen love nicktoons and now they will never be watching it again. And I now have to explain to them why.

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Natalie

Sep 19, 2015
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Instant mom @ 7pm on channel 604 nickelodeon hd.. I'm not very happy at all as my girls were watching this program and the bit where the old lady said the camera's don't work I've got all the camera's I need when saying that she sticks her two fingers up. After watching again I can see she was meaning her eyes but if u watch it her fingers are know where near her eyes

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Andrea

Aug 30, 2015
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My kids turned the channel when the dumb wee wee dance video came on - I said no, I want to see what you guys are talking about - I can't believe that is even on there. How inappropriate. The wee wee dance part needs to go.

I'm starting to not like this channel - I got rid of the Teen one a while back, but now I'm not like the regular one.

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lisa epling

Aug 26, 2015
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I bought my son a pair do paw patrol shoes at Walmart to start school with on August 11th 2015 and now 2 weeks later they have fallen apart. This is just normal wear. He only wears them to school and takes them off at home.

00 for shoes that have come apart in 2 weeks!!. Very very unhappy parent.

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Jorge

Jul 27, 2015
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Contraception commercials during Full House? School is out for many kids and they are watching. You guys are sick! I'm turning your channel off and putting on a movie for the kids instead.

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Kira Judd

Jul 25, 2015
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Ok so my complaint it about hey Arnold you really have to make te part 2 to the hey Arnold movie I want to know how and where he found his parents and I want to know if he confesses his love for helga and I wanna see helga confess her love for him

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Katina

Jul 9, 2015
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Could you please stop showing the previous for Magic Mike XL on your networks. This is a station for children yet you allow the previews for a Movie about Male strippers to air on your station. It's not appropriate for children and it's crazy you even let it happen.

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Rv

Jul 3, 2015
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Please get rid of rabbids because its not that funny and its very annoying so please get rid of it immediately before it gives more f's

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Russell

Jun 30, 2015
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I was watching the fresh prince of bel-air with my family at 10:30 pm and I noticed that at least 2 min worth of good footage was cut for more commercials. I was very disappointed that the episode was almost ruined because you guys wanted to squeeze in more commercials for the 30 min time slot.

If you guys want to run more commercials, then extend the runtime like you do with the shows after 11:00 pm. Just don't omit good footage from TV shows. I was very disappointed to see where your values have shifted.

It seems that you guys prioritize advertising over quality television. Please don't omit TV footage, that's just unacceptable especially from a great show and a prime time slot.

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Lillian

Jun 27, 2015
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On the show Kid Danger on nick (8:30pm) tonight I was shocked to hear the conversion about how they can't hit the girls but once they found out they were men they could fight them! I feel that this is extremely offensive and this should not be on television. I also would like to add that this is a children's channel and by displaying this you are showing children that this is what society thinks but we should be teaching children the opposite. Just because a person is female makes them weak or not be able to defend themselves? I hope that you understand this issue and I am sure many people would agree with this.

Thank you for your time, Sincerely, Lillian

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Rhea McLaughlin

Jun 25, 2015
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I am absolutely appalled that Nickelodeon will be giving Cesar Milan airtime. He is a fraud, and uses dangerous methods on dogs. These methods can absolutely cause fear and aggression in dogs, showing these to children is an accident waiting to happen.

As a concerned Veterinary Student, me and my family will now be boycotting Nickelodeon.

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Lance

Jun 6, 2015
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The Comercials are not for children. They have nothing to do for kids!!!! All comercials are mostly about rated "r" trailer movies coming out. Medicine comercials for adults? Really? Disney does not have one comercial that is bad for kids.. kid channel=kid commercials!!!

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Chrissy

Jun 6, 2015
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" When I go to the room and see it was a trailer of a scary movie as one of nickelodeons commercials. Now, this isn't the first time this happens. These are rated "R" movies, displaying the trailers, they should not be on a kids channel.

The last time it happened it was a trailer of that movie "unfollowed". Totally not for kids!!!

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Al Rigg

Jun 5, 2015
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Nickelodeon is not the place for The Love has No Labels ad (kissing skeleton). The ad has many positive messages and I have no problem with love between people of same gender. But sex between people of same gender is implied and many people consider this immoral.

A huge number of people are afraid to say they think it to be immoral. Nick should not cave in to "advocacy groups". We should respect these people and be sensitive but not give approval.

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Amy

May 18, 2015
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I'm upset about the new movie, "Genie in a Bikini" that Nickelodeon has been advertising. It is scheduled to air on May 25. My 7 year old niece first saw the ad and ran to her mother upset about seeing a boy wearing a bikini!

" I couldn't find one link to the Nick show until I added Nickelodeon to my search. I cannot believe Nickelodeon would use the title of a porn movie for a new show marketed to kids! I find that appalling!

Many kids, including my own, google favorite shows and characters to find more information. It is irresponsible and disgusting that Nick would use a title that would lead kids to Porn sites. Nickelodeon is now banned from my home.

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Samantha

Apr 27, 2015
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This isn't to big of a deal. I was wondering if the company could play more cartoons instead of TV shows? All up during the day two cartoons play then it goes back to TV shows such as Sam & cat, iCarly, Haunted Hathaways! Etc...

I'm sure you know what gets played! Im just saying from only 3 years ago up until now you guys barely play cartoons and when you do it's quite late for kids to be watching! My daughter adores Sponge Bob! Invader Rabbits! Fairly Odd Parents etc...

I love Invader Zim and hey Arnold etc.... Is it possible you could make this change by all means keep the TV shows but make more cartoons play that's what Nickelodeon use to be about? Wasn't it? Sorry to be a pain we just get bored!

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kerri capparelli

Apr 23, 2015
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Recently I've noticed that Nick at night and TV land are airing the same exact TV shows at the same time. These shows include Hot in Cleveland and Younger. Both extremely inapropriate for children (mine are 8 and 9) clearly.

I understand that they are airing late in the evening, but I feel these shows should not air on Nick at nite. My kids do watch full house and occasionally Fresh prince on Bel Aire but I feel those are border line family friendly.

It would be nice if kids can have at least 2 channels (disney and nick) that they can turn on if they wake up from being sick or are up late for some other reason. Yes I should be aware of what their watching at all times, but at their age I don't mind them turning on the TV and putting one of the "kid" channels on.

I'm pretty upset that…

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Christian Caudill

Apr 15, 2015
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We are watching Fresh Prince of Bel Air. It goes off at 10 o'clock. After the commercial break, Younger comes on. The opening scene is a 40 year old women and a 20's something man going at it like jack rabbits.

There is sex, lingerie, oral sex, intercourse. Why is this rated TV-14 and WHY is it on a childrens network? This is Sex and the City on Nickelodeon. I'm Furious. What if my daughter was on spring break and saw this after watching Full House followed by Fresh Prince. RIDICULOUS.

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Brandon

Apr 11, 2015
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Where is Skye and Everest from paw patrol on/in your merch!? My lil girl notices! If we find a bag, shirt, toy ect. and Skye isn't with the group she will put it down and not want it. This happens 90% of the time. No Skye or Everest!

Not to sound petty but what does that teach the lil girls/kids? Trust me we both notice! This is America and you can market to whoever you'd like. I will do like wise and boycott until WE see a change. Wake up NICK!!

Girls watch paw patrol too! ~ an angry dad

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Jerri Sokol

Apr 6, 2015
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Piper from Henry Danger is an awful child. She is a bully, and all she does is scream! She is the antithesis of a role model. I am so disappointed that Nickelodeon finds this behavior humorous. My children will no longer be allowed to watch this program, as I am blocking it with parental controls.

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christina rivera

Apr 1, 2015
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U didnt show fresh prince of belair tonight I'll like u better if yall show it all the time thank u and good bye.

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Frank

Mar 29, 2015
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I hate your programming these days. Why can't you produce more original shows that are like your shows from the 1990s? I see that Craig Bartlett's upcoming show Sky Rat has some potential, I wish it has the quality and feel of shows from the 1990s.

I also want you to bring back your old logo and show more reruns of your classic shows on the main network.

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Zoe Mcf

Mar 28, 2015
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Watching Max and Ruby and there is a line where ruby says too max why are you carrying your sheet around but strangely sounds like she says s*** even the kids picked up on it. I have videoed it if you would like too see it?

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Laura Howell

Mar 24, 2015
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Why is my 17 year old special child watching a show on your network about a "TEEN MOM". I find that this is in no way appropriate for this network. If you want to turn you station into a reality show network and encourage children to get pregnant then you have found a way.

I don't even like watching something like this as a 35+ year old adult. Find another show that promotes learning and development of the mind or something that show a fake family not this slop. I should not have to listen to the beeps on this network where words that are not allowed are censored.

Please find other more worth while shows to air.

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Joe Mollo

Mar 18, 2015
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Hey! I wonder why you're still using your KCA logo for Nick @ Nite! I wish it would go away forever! You need to cancel NickMOM on Nick Jr. b/c that is way too inappropriate to be on a preschool channel and change your logos back to your originals!

That is why I refused to watch your channel for March 2015!

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Isabella

Mar 18, 2015
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In the Teens Choice Awards somebody was challenged to do 'The Seven Second Challenge' where you set somebody to do a certain task and they have to do it in seven seconds. ". The Seven Second challenge was originally made by YouTuber: AmazingPhil (Phil Lester) with the company of his friend: KickThePJ (PJ Liguori) to do the actual challenge with him; I was informed by my social media sites and

AmazingPhil's flatmate Danisnotonfire (Dan Howell) that you on the Teens Choice Awards you did the Seven Second Challenge without giving Mr. Lester any form of credit- and I find that horrible. So I know that the actual challenge wasn't copyrighted and nobody can give you a mark or something but- if you look at any YouTuber doing the challenge they give credit to the person who made the challenge in…

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Denver Arley

Mar 7, 2015
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Hey how dare you put inappropriate crap on a preschool station! You will change that b4 I call the police! You are the worst company ever!

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Luigi Mario

Mar 7, 2015
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Hello, y'all know my brother sent a complaint to you, heck so am I! He watches Nick @ Nite in bed, I do too! Why on earth, do you still have the KCA Logo for all your networks? Change them back please!

We are not watching your channel for this whole month b/c of this crap! You need to fix the errors! Get rid of the KCA crap, and put it on the day YOU ARE showing the awards! Goodbye Nickelodeon for March 2015!

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Mario Mario

Mar 2, 2015
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Howdy, you all shall be ashamed of yourselves! Why on earth did you use a rocket for Nick @ Nite too? Huh? Explain why? If you want me to watch your channel tonight, then change Nick @ Nite back to your logo not the KCA logo! Is that clear?

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Regina

Feb 26, 2015
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My daughter is 5. Her and I were watching full house before bed. Only to have had the commercial for the Lazarus effect come on not only one time but 6 times during a short time period. It's why I am now writing to make a complaint and to let nick know that channel will no longer be played on any of the TVs in my home!

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Holly

Feb 25, 2015
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My 3 and 6 year old daughters where watching Dora and it ended at 7 pm. All of a sudden Adventures of Old Christine comes on and starts talking about penis's and pubic hair. I ran to get the remote so fast to change it.

I cannot believe I have to worry about a preschool station airing adult shows at 7pm!!!!!!!! What the heck is wrong with you nick jr?? Why are you airing filthy Nick mom on a preschool station? What adult watches Nick mom anyways!!

Get RID of Nick mom on your network!!!

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Anonymous

Feb 16, 2015
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Nickjr is advertised to be a 24/7 preschool network, that is what myself & many others pay extra to have yet it is airing nickmom which starts as early as 4pm in some places. Nickmom is disgusting, trashy,& vulgar. It has no business being on nickjr.

Nickjr is advertised for children under 5- and is one of the only channels available to children. Why should children be exposed to foul language & sex? Yes that is right this show talks about sexual expericnes and pleasures. It shows sex toys.

It uses extreme language such as fuck, bitch, dick, vagina, and others. IT is nasty and if it has to be on tv it needs to be on another channel- there are tons of channels for adults but only one or two for preschoolers.

These women talk about how bad they hate their husband & kids, they…

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Anonymous

Feb 16, 2015
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My kids go to bed at 0830 every night, imagine my surprise that while my four year old is watching her cartoons on nick jr and adult show cussing and talking about sex comes on. This is unacceptable, there is plenty of TV for adults on TV leave the kids channels alone.

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Anonymous

Feb 16, 2015
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While i understand that the celebrity hosting the kids choice awards was imitating katie perry, i do not appreciate the "milk shooting bra" he is wearing, nor do i appreciate trying to explain it to my four year old son while watching spongebob. Its inappropriate. Thank you.

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Anonymous

Feb 16, 2015
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Nick 10 stuido is very annoying and stupid you look retarded doing that crap and I f*cken hate it when you interrupt spongebob and other shows. Your making a fool out of your self. So please Stop doing this YOUR AREN'T FUNNY!!!! All your doing is losing more and more fans of nickelodeon.

Scencerly, An angry viewer

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Anonymous

Feb 16, 2015
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I know I'm not the only person to complain about this- but lets take a moment and be real here- the programming block Nick Studio 10 is absolutely garbage. It is nothing but a couple of tweens doing the dumbest things imaginable.

Now here's the thing- I have NOTHING against these people doing these crazy things- but why it's being aired on national television is beyond me. The "show" does these stupidly stupid skits between commercials which usually last five minutes or so.

The ones I've seen envolve antics that you would expect high school kids to do in order to go viral on Youtube. They are just PLAIN STUPID!!! How on earth does Nickolodeon POSSIBLY think that this terrible show is entertainment?

But stop- Nickelodeon's treatment of the show is actually a clever marketing trick. See,…

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Anonymous

Feb 16, 2015
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Which sick weirdo/s in your advertising department thought it would a good idea to air a man wearing a bra with huge breasts squirting milk out everywhere on what is suppose to be a YOUNG children's network?? You guys just made a HUGE turn in the wrong direction.

I've been watching Nickelodeon since it first became a network and am sad to say that it is no longer allowed in my house! what the f*** is wrong with you guys??!!! Are a bunch of 14 year old boys running the show??

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Anonymous

Feb 16, 2015
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NickMom is trash and should not be on a 24 hour preschool channel. Why would anyone want to watch grown women talking about how big their son's penis is and if it is the right size or not? The show is sick and you people are sick for exposing such garbage to small children.

You promote NickJr as a 24 hour preschool channel and it is not, which is false advertisement and many parents are filing complaints with the BBB. I have also stopped having NickJr on in our household until the garbage is cleaned up.

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