Community (2009) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

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Community2009

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What We Think

Community is refreshingly self-aware and fair in its comedic targets. Though diverse, the show honors narrative, jokes about progressive and traditional perspectives, and rarely bows to ideological pressure. It leans playful, not preachy, a rarity in modern TV.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Community balances a diverse cast but rarely sacrifices storytelling for ideological points. Characters are quirky for personality, not just identity. Storylines typically emphasize wit, parody, and genuine growth over social messaging. Its playfulness sometimes pokes fun at ideology, rather than taking itself too seriously.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The show playfully mocks everyone, with traditional roles and institutions (family, religion, masculinity) often included in the fun. However, these are not treated as backwards or dangerous, instead, the jokes come from affection, not cultural subversion. There's more nostalgia than activism here.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While it occasionally pokes at right-leaning or traditional views through satire, Community is no monoculture. There's genuine debate, flawed characters across the spectrum, and an ongoing willingness to laugh at everyone, including "woke" types. Not much villainization going on.

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