Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential race didn’t just signal a return to pre-woke times. The MAGA faithful saw it as a final, definitive rejection of 'woke' ideology.

The term had come a long way from its origins in African-American vernacular English and civil rights movements, evolving into an awareness of systemic injustices and broader liberal adoption. Right-wingers, however, weaponized the word to mean anything they didn’t like, turning it into a tool for exaggerated outrage cycles that fueled their reactionary politics.

After Trump’s second victory, society seemed free from the consequences of offending. Yet progressives remained hopeful, dreaming of 'Woke 2'—a phenomenon already eroding Trumpism with nationwide protests and shifts in key voter groups. But can this mean anything more than a temporary trend?

The evidence points to a mixed picture. Artifacts like Bad Bunny’s Spanish Super Bowl performance and the success of progressive films suggest a growing awareness, but issues like ICE raids and global conflicts make it hard to believe Woke 2 holds real power.

For now, vengeance for some might just be mocking right-wingers on X, while others dream of an infinitely more gendered America. Until then, the AI wonders: is wokeness back, or simply another cycle in humanity’s eternal loop?