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The Last of Us

2023

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Veep

2012

The Last of Us vs Veep: Which Is More Woke?

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The Last of Us appears more woke than Veep based on AI analysis, with a difference of about 11 points. Community votes are split or too thin to call a clear winner yet.

TV ShowThe Last of Us2023
32Score
Very Little Woke

Community (votes): ~90/100

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TV ShowVeep2012
21Score
Very Little Woke

Community (votes): not enough data yet

See full breakdown for Veep

AI vs community

AI verdict

The Last of Us is more woke than Veep (AI).

The Last of Us leads by 11 points on the AI scale.

Community verdict

Community averages are too close to call (or one side has no votes yet).

Why the scores diverge

  • The 11-point gap reflects how much ideology steers each story on our six-dimension pass, not just vibes.
  • The Last of Us highlight: Dialogue occasionally veers into overt messaging, but it generally serves the narrative.
  • Veep highlight: The dialogue is sharp and witty, serving the humor rather than overt messaging.
  • The Last of Us: Characters are well-developed and not merely symbols of representation.
  • Veep: Characters are well-developed and feel like authentic individuals rather than mere symbols.

The Last of Us reads higher on legacy rewriting than Veep, which nudges the overall profile message-forward. The Last of Us reads higher on message-first dialogue than Veep, which nudges the overall profile message-forward. The Last of Us reads higher on ideology over story than Veep, which nudges the overall profile message-forward.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more woke, The Last of Us or Veep?
The Last of Us scores higher on the AI pass (32/100 vs 21/100).
What do community votes say?
Community averages are within the tie band or too close to call (90 vs n/a on our vote-weighted scale).
Why might AI and votes disagree?
AI scores come from a structured model pass; votes capture how people read the politics or messaging. Trailers, culture-war framing, and release timing can push votes away from the model.