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Bum Simulator
game·May 12, 2023·
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Bum Simulator
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May 12, 2023
Wokeometer Rating
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0/10
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
Bum Simulator scores 0/10 on wokeness by sticking to absurd, vulgar survival gameplay and an eccentric storyline with zero identity politics, DEI input, or social messaging.
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Detailed Analysis
Bum Simulator centers on crude, chaotic survival as a homeless protagonist in Bumsville, featuring mechanics like throwing explosive pigeons, mixing street-found alcohol, building cardboard bases, and recruiting other bums while following an absurd storyline involving mutant sewer rat people from the 1980s, a hook-handed clown named Mr. Jello, and a bored rich man who tasks the player with punching strangers.
The store description and gameplay footage emphasize inappropriate humor, voiced eccentric characters like Carl the sentient shopping cart, and freedom for vulgar acts such as pissing on police or destroying property, with no romance systems, character creation options, or identity-focused subplots. No evidence exists of DEI consultancy involvement, developer statements on representation or activism, gender/pronoun customization, or narrative elements addressing systemic issues, patriarchy, or contemporary social justice themes. Pre-release discussion focused on stereotypes of homelessness rather than progressive framing, and player reviews highlight goofy freedom and physics without referencing messaging.
Key Factors
- Crude, politically incorrect humor and absurd non-ideological premise
- No romance, character customization, or LGBTQ/identity elements
- Developer focus on chaotic survival and memorable eccentric characters without activist intent
- Absence of DEI statements, consultancy, or narrative rewrites for representation
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We've run a full content analysis on Bum Simulator and scored it 0/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of woke content is in Bum Simulator?
Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into Bum Simulator's overall score.
Is Bum Simulator appropriate for kids?
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How does Wokeometer score video games?
We evaluate media across multiple ideological categories on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 0–3 mean story-first, 4–6 have moderate elements, and 7–10 flag heavily agenda-driven content. Learn more about our methodology →
