This Old House (1979) | How Woke Is It?

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This Old House1979

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What We Think

This Old House is about as non-woke as it gets. There’s zero focus on modern identity politics or ideology, just carpentry, craftsmanship, and good old-fashioned know-how. If you want a break from a world obsessed with wokeness, this is your happy place.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

This Old House is all about straightforward home improvement, focusing on craftsmanship and practical advice with absolutely no forced identity politics or ideological detours. Character traits and story typically center on skills and project needs, not identity.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show not only respects, but downright celebrates traditional values, family homes, practical skills, and old-school know-how. Masculinity is portrayed positively through expert tradesmen, and there's a strong sense of continuity with cultural traditions.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There’s no hint of modern ideological finger-wagging. The show doesn’t villainize or lecture anyone on social issues, it simply sticks to teaching viewers how to fix their houses with no subtext.

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