Never Been Kissed (1999) | How Woke Is It?

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Never Been Kissed1999

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What We Think

Never Been Kissed is a quintessential late-'90s romantic comedy, largely free from the ideological trappings of today's Hollywood. Its focus on personal growth and universal themes makes it a breath of fresh, non-woke air.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Never Been Kissed is primarily a lighthearted romantic comedy that focuses on personal growth and relatable awkwardness rather than checking identity boxes. Characters are cast for their fit within the genre's formula, not for forced representation. There's little indication of narrative sacrifice for ideology here.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film portrays traditional values like family, romance, and the challenges of fitting in without subverting or mocking them. Masculinity and femininity are treated conventionally, with the main storyline centering on relatable young adult experiences rather than modern ideological messaging.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative worldviews aren't really mocked or villainized, if anything, the film presents the outcast perspective as worthy of empathy. Moral lessons are universal and non-political, focused on honesty, self-acceptance, and the importance of not judging others superficially.

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