Recent Star Wars Series Becomes the New Woke Poster Child
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Key Takeaways
- Audiences reacted with criticism and disapproval to Disney’s new woke Star Wars show, signaling their overall dissatisfaction with media and entertainment.
- Establishment platforms continue to laud and promote the themes of woke ideologies with positive reviews.
- Many voters segue their criticism of the recent series, called The Acolyte, into continued cultural and political discussions expressing overall dissatisfaction.
Our Methodology
Demographics
All Voters
Sample Size
10,500
Geographical Breakdown
National
Time Period
1 Day
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The newest Star Wars franchise release called “The Acolyte” premiered to resounding love and admiration from those promoting the film. However, there was also dismissal and sharp disapproval from the viewing audience.
MIG Reports analysis of conversations about the show reveals negative sentiments, primarily about wokeness in contemporary culture. There is evident discontent and outrage among many American on this topic. They express disappointment with changes to traditional stories, claiming they have been altered to suit a woke agenda.
Most people associate wokeness with political correctness, social justice efforts, DEI, or liberal ideology. There are calls to boycott Disney and streaming platforms, or simply refusing to watch the series in objection to forced inclusiveness and diversity.
Several media outlets gave the series high scores, reviews, and other accolades. But most consumers and Star Wars fans imposed precipitously low ratings and reviews on the show.
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A lot of viewers are also rekindling criticism of The Acolyte’s protagonist Amandla Stenberg, who made controversial remarks in 2018. At the time, she said, "The goal was the upset white people." This drew indignation, resentment, and accusations that Stenberg promotes racism. The voices resurrecting Stenberg’s comments voice opposition to what they call "liberal" or "leftist" narratives. Many in this group are parents or Star Wars fans with conservative viewpoints.
There is also spirited debate about individual freedom and the right to express one's opinions. People emphasize the importance of free speech and bemoan what they perceive as restrictions imposed by woke culture on individual expression.
Some Americans characterize themselves as victims of aggressive leftist agendas, expressing fear and concern about traditional values deteriorating and the erasure of history. They also draw parallels between current socio-political trends and historical societal collapses.
Additionally, there is robust criticism of Democrats, with comments equating the party's policies with communism and predicting a possible civil war due to ideological disparities. They also believe the left would refuse to allow a peaceful separation, if things come to that. Many in this group dismisses Joe Biden’s left leaning administration and a call to save America in upcoming elections.
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