Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony (2009) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

20%

Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony2009

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What We Think

The Ballad of Gay Tony manages to stay almost entirely non-woke by focusing on its chaotic, irreverent, and inclusive satire of nightlife and crime, no boxes are being ticked at the expense of story or character.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The narrative in The Ballad of Gay Tony actually prioritizes story, crime elements, and larger-than-life personalities rather than pushing an ideological agenda. While the titular character is openly gay, his identity is part of the character rather than a substitute for personality. The focus remains on action, club life, and criminal exploits.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The game pokes fun at everything, including traditional and modern culture, but there is no overt attack on masculinity, family, or religion. Gender roles remain fairly traditional within the satire-heavy Grand Theft Auto formula. The irreverence targets everyone equally.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There’s a wide array of characters, beliefs, and personalities, everyone is lampooned. Traditional views aren’t demonized any more than alternative ones; it’s all fair game for satire. Players will find no evidence of enforced ideological uniformity here.

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