Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise (1987) | How Woke Is It?

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Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise1987

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What We Think

‘Revenge of the Nerds II’ is a relic of the pre-woke era, playing its comedy for laughs with little concern for modern ideological narratives. It’s irreverent, goofy, and almost refreshingly clueless about today’s identity politics.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film’s narrative is focused on classic ‘80s underdog comedy tropes, with personality and skill taking precedence over identity factors. Forced representation, identity politics, or hyper-competent diverse characters aren’t a feature.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional values, awkward masculinity, and family aren’t broadly undermined. Some frat-boy humor and juvenile irreverence are present, but the film pokes fun at all sides more than it critiques any one culture or tradition.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

There’s playful mockery of jocks vs. nerds, but alternative perspectives aren’t demonized or entirely unreadable. Some light stereotyping, but not an ideological echo chamber by modern standards.

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