Since the first episode, Jackass frequently featured warnings and disclaimers noting that the stunts performed were dangerous and should not be imitated, and that recordings of any stunts would not be aired on MTV.
Nevertheless, the program has been blamed for a number of deaths and injuries involving teens and children recreating the stunts.
As if this wasn’t controversial enough, a man named Jack Ass sued MTV for $10 million, claiming the series was plagiarizing his name.
Jack Ass, formerly known as Bob Craft, changed his name in 1997 to raise awareness for drunk driving, after his brother and friend were killed in a vehicle accident.
