Game On (1995) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

Game On1995

In a free society the right to critique art is essential and protected speech. These reviews reflect personal opinions and not statements of fact.

What We Think

Game On is a relic from un-woke times, more interested in awkward flirting than activism. Its focus is on laughs and relationships, not delivering an ideological lecture. Almost charming in its lack of modern 'messaging.'

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

Game On largely sticks to character-driven plots without shoehorning in identity politics. The humor and conflicts revolve around friendship, romance, and the trials of young adulthood, not ideological checklists. Identity traits are present but not foregrounded over character flaws and quirky dynamics.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The show portrays traditional gender roles and cultural norms without heavy-handed subversion or revisionism. Masculinity and relationships are played for laughs but not demonized. There's some cheeky irreverence, but it feels period-appropriate rather than ideological.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

Alternative worldviews are present, if mostly via humor and character clashing. The show pokes fun at everyone and includes a variety of perspectives. It doesn’t isolate or demonize traditional or dissenting views, if anything, it roasts all equally.

User Reviews

No user reviews received yet.

Please leave a review and let the world know what you think.
Your review will be kept completely anonymous.

Your Review

Comments

Users Also Viewed

12%

Movie poster for Have I Got News for You

Movie poster for Have I Got News for You: The Official Pirate Video

Eleven Men Against Eleven

Movie poster for Jeffrey Archer: The Truth

Lord of Misrule

Sex 'n' Death

Movie poster for The Very Best of 'Have I Got News for You'

Movie poster for Never Mind the Horrocks

Movie poster for Paul Merton: The Series

Disclaimer: In a free society the right to critique art is essential and protected as a form of free speech and freedom of expression. The reviews and commentary on this site represent personal opinions and interpretations. They are not statements of fact and should not be taken as factual claims about any individual, company, or creative work.