Hong Kong Phooey is a classic cartoon that puts zany humor before ideology. The protagonist, Penry the mild-mannered janitor, is depicted through classic slapstick, and character identities are a product of 1970s cartoon conventions rather than forced representation. Diversity isn't prioritized for its own sake, so narrative flows from character quirks and silly plots, not modern identity politics.

The show mostly operates in a traditional cartoon world: slapstick comedy, simple morality, and clear distinctions between good and bad. Masculinity, family, and authority are played for laughs, not portrayed as villainous. Any subversion comes from joyfully poking fun at martial arts movies, not undermining Western or traditional values.

There’s simply no room for ideological monoculture here. The show is focused on goofy humor, animal antics, and poking fun at genre conventions. No worldviews are being pushed or mocked, just karate-chop gags and bumbling crime fighting.