We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year (2005) | How Woke Is It?

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We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year2005

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What We Think

‘We Can Be Heroes’ is a comedic mockumentary that satirizes Australian culture without indulging in modern ‘woke’ trends. Its humor is aimed at everyone and never sacrifices character or narrative for ideology. A refreshingly non-woke piece by today’s standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The show primarily focuses on satire and character-driven humor. Identity traits are played for laughs, but rarely trump personality or narrative coherence. Chris Lilley’s performance is rooted in parody, rather than ticking diversity checkboxes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Traditional cultural values, family, and Australian institutions are gently satirized but not maliciously undermined. Masculinity and religion are played for comedic effect, not outright derision. Any subversion is more about poking fun at Australian quirks than ideological reprogramming.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

The show lampoons a wide array of attitudes and backgrounds, including more traditional and alternative perspectives, providing a rare air of pluralism in modern comedy. It’s a satire that spares no one, rather than preaching a singular ideological worldview.

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