Casting features Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs as the protagonists with supporting roles including Garrett Morris (Black cashier), Matthew Moy (Korean immigrant owner Han, frequently mocked for accent and traits), and others, but diversity serves punchlines rather than messaging. Themes involve female friendship and hustle without systemic oppression narratives, feminist lectures, or identity politics; any 'post-feminist' elements are incidental empowerment via traditional self-reliance tropes.

Reception highlights backlash for racist and vulgar stereotypes (e.g., Han's caricature), not progressive activism, with the creator defending the equal-opportunity offense style. No evidence of creator intent for social justice, forced representation changes, or central DEI elements. This aligns with pre-2010s raunchy comedy traditions, keeping progressive influence minimal and non-central.