The Late Show
tv·Jul 18, 1992·
The Late Show earns its 1/10 woke score by delivering pure 90s sketch satire and absurd humor with zero identity politics or activist messaging.
The Late Show is a 1990s Australian sketch comedy series from the D-Generation troupe, built around opening monologues, News Desk segments, recurring slapstick bits like Shitscared and Charlie the Wonder Dog, and irreverent impersonations of politicians and celebrities.
Its episodes deliver topical satire on events such as the Gulf War, Olympics, and local scandals through absurd props and ensemble humor, reflecting organic 1990s group dynamics rather than any engineered casting or messaging. Across the reviewed seasons, the content stays rooted in straightforward entertainment and parody without identity politics, systemic critiques, gender-swapped characters, or activist framing. This absence of progressive or DEI-driven elements underpins the show's official overall woke score of 1/10.
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