The narrative frames these conservative and religious targets as primary contributors to societal cruelty and stupidity, with Frank delivering on-camera speeches decrying the promotion of meanness and selfishness in media and politics. Director Bobcat Goldthwait has stated the film stems from his exhaustion with how "cruel and nasty" Americans have become and his atheist view that the title is sarcastic, while sources note explicit pro-homosexual and pro-same-sex-marriage messaging alongside strong anti-Christian elements. These choices make progressive critiques of traditional norms and bigotry central to the victims and thematic thrust, though the premise also encompasses broader misanthropy toward pop culture and rudeness rather than identity politics as the sole foundation.