Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland (2016) | How Woke Is It?

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Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland2016

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What We Think

Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland is unabashedly non-woke, gleefully ignoring modern identity narratives in favor of old-school, irreverent comedy. For audiences tired of forced messaging, this is practically an oasis.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland barely acknowledges identity politics or modern ideological themes. Characters are written for comedic effect rather than shoehorning in diversity quotas or promoting specific social messages. The film isn’t concerned with ticking off boxes, instead focusing on ridiculous scenarios and over-the-top antics.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The film is almost aggressively traditional, if immature, about masculinity, partying, and college humor. It mocks woke sensibilities rather than embracing them, and traditional ‘bro’ values are front and center. No revisionist attempts, and certainly no elevation of progressive virtue signaling here.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

Alternative worldviews are not a focus, but that means no villainization of traditional perspectives either. The film revels in lampooning culture from a place of outrageous fun, not hectoring about social justice. Ideological uniformity is present, but it’s about party culture, not politics.

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