The initial wave of woke culture swept through society like a hurricane, instilling widespread fear and making open expression exceedingly difficult. Expressing anti-woke sentiment often meant facing cancellation, while creative industries—from film and television to stand-up comedy—struggled under strict constraints. Although the Trump presidency signaled the end of that era after a tumultuous decline, a second iteration is now trying to take hold. However, this attempted reboot is largely being overlooked by the public.
