Ladybugs (1992) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Ladybugs1992

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What We Think

"Ladybugs" is a relic of 90s comedy where story and laughs take precedence over modern ideological messaging. It lands on the non-woke side of the spectrum, with very little evidence of forced representation or heavy-handed messaging.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film's story is a standard sports comedy that relies on classic mistaken-identity humor, not forced identity-driven narrative. Casting and character arcs focus on comedy and family dynamics rather than modern ideological themes. There is minimal emphasis on identity politics, and characters are driven by personality and situational quirks.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Family, gender stereotypes, and traditional comedy are front and center here, for better or worse. While the film includes cross-dressing for comedic effect, it doesn’t attempt to rewrite cultural or moral norms. Masculinity and femininity are largely played for laughs, but not in a way that cynically undermines tradition.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

Dissenting perspectives and plurality are present, with some dated humor but little sign of any modern ideological conformity. The film doesn’t villainize traditional values; if anything, it assumes them. It’s a time capsule of pre-woke comedy, not an ideological monologue.

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