Desk Set sticks to a classic rom-com formula, focusing on witty banter and workplace dynamics rather than preaching ideology. Casting choices reflect the norms of the era, with no signs of forced representation or character identity overshadowing storytelling. The characters have clear flaws and genuine growth, so there’s little evidence of ideological interference with the narrative.

The film subtly acknowledges changing gender roles in the workplace, but it doesn’t undermine traditional values. Masculinity and femininity are both present, often playfully sparring rather than being subverted. Family, romance, and morality are handled without cynicism or agenda-driven revisionism. It’s tame by today’s standards, treating its cultural context with respect.

While the plot pokes mild fun at workplace modernization and gender, all perspectives are played for laughs rather than demonized. There isn’t much in the way of heavy-handed messaging, and no real ideological “bad guys.” Humor occasionally reflects the biases of its time but without villainizing alternative worldviews.