7.4
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Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Wacky Races (1968)
Wacky Races (1968)
Overview
Wacky Races is an animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera that originally aired in 1968. The show is a parody of traditional car races, featuring a variety of eccentric characters and their outlandish vehicles, all racing across different terrains in a madcap competition for first place. The series is centered around a group of 11 racers, each with their own unique vehicle and distinct personality. The main characters include Dick Dastardly and his dog Muttley, who are always trying to cheat and sabotage the other competitors, although they never succeed. Other notable racers include Penelope Pitstop, the glamorous but tough driver; the adventurous Red Max; and the lovable duo, the Slag Brothers, who drive a massive, rock-like car.
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Bias Rating
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Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.4
Overview
Wacky Races is an animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera that originally aired in 1968. The show is a parody of traditional car races, featuring a variety of eccentric characters and their outlandish vehicles, all racing across different terrains in a madcap competition for first place. The series is centered around a group of 11 racers, each with their own unique vehicle and distinct personality. The main characters include Dick Dastardly and his dog Muttley, who are always trying to cheat and sabotage the other competitors, although they never succeed. Other notable racers include Penelope Pitstop, the glamorous but tough driver; the adventurous Red Max; and the lovable duo, the Slag Brothers, who drive a massive, rock-like car.
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Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
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Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central premise is an apolitical, slapstick comedy about a competitive race, lacking any discernible political messaging or ideological agenda. Its focus on humor and individual competition places it squarely in the neutral category.
The animated series features a cast of highly stylized, often non-human or archetypal characters, reflecting a traditional approach to character design and gender roles for its era. The narrative focuses purely on a competitive race, without engaging in any social commentary or critique of traditional identities.
Secondary
The classic animated series 'Wacky Races' centers on a comedic cross-country race. The show does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative or character portrayals. Its focus remains on slapstick humor, racing rivalries, and the eccentricities of its diverse cast of competitors.
Wacky Races (1968) is an animated television series centered on a comedic car race featuring various eccentric characters. The show does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or explore themes related to gender identity or transition. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate under the given framework.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As the original animated series, Wacky Races (1968) introduced its characters with their established genders. There is no prior source material or previous installment from which characters could have been gender-swapped.
Wacky Races (1968) is the original animated series for its characters. There is no prior source material or previous installment from which characters' races could have been canonically established and then changed within this show.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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7.5
7.3
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