Penn & Teller: Fool Us (2011) | How Woke Is It?

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Penn & Teller: Fool Us2011

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What We Think

'Penn & Teller: Fool Us' is about as non-woke as you can get on TV these days, pure entertainment, focused on skill and magic, with zero ideological preaching. A breath of fresh air for those tired of identity politics.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

'Penn & Teller: Fool Us' is structured entirely around magic acts and entertainment. Performer identity takes a back seat to skill, with evaluation based on deception and technical ability rather than who someone is. There's no discernible emphasis on identity over merit or unnecessary narrative detours for ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show doesn't touch hot-button cultural or moral topics. There's no effort to subvert masculinity, traditional roles, or beliefs. It's about celebrating technique and showmanship; family, religion, and cultural foundations are simply not discussed or undermined.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Magicians of varied backgrounds are welcomed, but the show avoids political or social commentary altogether. No worldviews are mocked or propped up, and the format is refreshingly free from ideological messaging, just tricks, talent, and fun.

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