The Arsenio Hall Show (1989) | How Woke Is It?

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The Arsenio Hall Show1989

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What We Think

For 1989, 'The Arsenio Hall Show' was vibrant but not particularly 'woke' by today’s standards. It simply reflected the pop culture of its time without the heavy hand of modern identity politics.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The show was primarily a late-night talk and variety show, focused on entertainment, comedy, and celebrity interviews rather than pushing ideological narratives. Casting followed classic variety formats and identity politics were a non-factor by modern standards.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

While 'The Arsenio Hall Show' was progressive in giving a platform to black entertainers and occasionally addressed social issues, it didn’t go out of its way to undermine traditional values or portray family, faith, or masculinity as problematic.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The show mostly focused on pop culture and included a range of guests with differing worldviews. Some progressive topics, but no sense that alternative viewpoints were being intentionally mocked or erased.

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