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Amy Schumer: Emergency Contact

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12%

WISE Score

100

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Amy Schumer's 2023 Netflix special is adults-only comedy that even most adults didn't enjoy—those audience scores are brutal.

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Amy Schumer: Emergency Contact

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15, 2023

12%

WISE Score

100

Avg. Tomatometer

Amy Schumer's 2023 Netflix special is adults-only comedy that even most adults didn't enjoy—those audience scores are brutal.

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Screenwise Verdict

Let's be real: this one's a mess. It's adults-only content (18+, no question), but even adults didn't like it—that 15% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is absolutely brutal, and the 5.2 on IMDb confirms it.

The 100% critic score is baffling given how poorly it landed with actual viewers. Maybe critics appreciated Schumer's willingness to discuss taboo postpartum topics? But execution matters, and based on these numbers, the execution failed.

For parents: this is obviously not for your kids in any capacity. For you personally? Probably skip it unless you really love Schumer's style and want to form your own opinion. But those audience scores don't lie—this special clearly didn't connect with most people who watched it.

Age Fit

This is strictly 18+ content with explicit sexual references and crude humor throughout. Even for adults, the extremely poor audience ratings suggest this is a skip unless you're a die-hard Amy Schumer completist.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Stand-up comedy special focused on adult topics including explicit sexual content (postpartum sex, Viagra), cosmetic procedures, and crude humor. Not emotionally healthy content for younger audiences; tone is intentionally provocative and adult-oriented rather than modeling positive values.

Imaginative

Stand-up comedy as a format requires creative writing and delivery, and Schumer's willingness to discuss taboo topics shows some originality. However, this is observational comedy about adult life experiences rather than content that invites creative exploration or imaginative thinking in viewers.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates this 18+. Content includes explicit sexual references (postpartum sex, Viagra), crude humor, and adult themes throughout. The massive gap between critic (100%) and audience (15%) scores on Rotten Tomatoes suggests polarizing content. Entirely inappropriate for children or teens; contains exactly the kind of unexpected adult content that would score poorly on safety.

Enriching

For adult audiences, there may be some value in candid discussions about postpartum experiences and breaking taboos around women's health topics. The 'cheekily candid' approach could normalize conversations about real-life issues. However, the low audience score (15% RT, 5.2 IMDb, 2.8 Letterboxd) suggests limited entertainment or enrichment value even for the target demographic.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Candid discussion of postpartum experiences and women's health topics that are often considered taboo
Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, suggesting some appreciation for the approach
For adults comfortable with explicit humor, addresses real-life experiences without filter

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What to Watch For

Explicit sexual content throughout—this is rated 18+ by Common Sense Media for good reason
Crude humor and adult topics make this completely inappropriate for anyone under 18
Audience scores are shockingly low (15% RT, 5.2 IMDb, 2.8 Letterboxd)—even adults who like Schumer's style may find this one misses the mark
The massive critic-audience gap suggests this might be more of a hate-watch than an actual recommendation

Conversation Starters

"This isn't for kids, full stop—but if you're an adult who watched it: Did the candid approach to taboo topics land for you, or did it feel try-hard?"
"Why do you think critics loved this (100%) while audiences hated it (15%)? What creates that kind of disconnect?"
"For adults: Is there value in comedians discussing uncomfortable postpartum realities, or does the delivery matter more than the topic?"

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