Slimer! and the Real Ghostbusters (1988) | How Woke Is It?

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Slimer! and the Real Ghostbusters1988

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What We Think

Slimer! and the Real Ghostbusters is refreshingly non-woke by today’s standards, no forced representation, no lectures, just good-natured fun with everyone’s favorite green slimeball and paranormal pals.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Slimer! and the Real Ghostbusters is a product of its time, prioritizing goofy supernatural fun over identity politics. Characters are defined by their roles as ghostbusters, not by race, gender, or sexuality. The show doesn’t emphasize modern representation trends and focuses on classic cartoon hijinks and simple morals.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show reflects traditional family-friendly values and doesn’t seek to undermine faith, family, or the basics of good old-fashioned ghost-busting teamwork. Masculine and feminine portrayals remain largely in line with 1980s standards, and there’s no obvious reworking of cultural foundations to appease modern sensibilities.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Alternative perspectives aren’t villainized, because there really aren’t any ideological debates to speak of, unless you count Slimer’s love of food. It’s a straightforward children’s cartoon where the only ‘bad guys’ are actual ghosts, not people with different beliefs.

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