Horse Feathers (1932) | How Woke Is It?

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Horse Feathers1932

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What We Think

Horse Feathers is a classic comedy where narrative, humor, and timeless gags take precedent over any ideological messaging. No traces of modern wokeness here, Hollywood could take notes.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Horse Feathers predates the modern trend of prioritizing identity over story. Characters are defined almost entirely by their comedic roles and personalities, not identity politics. Representation choices weren't a focus, for better or worse. Nothing about the plot feels forced for the sake of ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The film relies on classic themes, family, tradition, college antics, and pokes fun at institutions in a lighthearted, apolitical way. There are no attempts to undermine traditional values, religion, or masculinity. It's pure early 20th-century comedic escapism.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

No obvious ideological agenda present. There's no villainization of traditional perspectives or suppression of alternative worldviews. Satire and parody reign, not lecture or condemnation. The humor is broad, and societal issues are not the focus.

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