Red Scare Canon — Cultural References from the Subreddit

Norfolk, Virginia (place) 1 — Virginia port city mentioned as the departure point for the doomed ship Marine Electric

Somerset, Massachusetts (place) 1 — Massachusetts town mentioned as the destination for the doomed ship Marine Electric

DeviantArt (place) 1 — Online art platform referenced to describe the amateur aesthetic of a colleague's self-published novel artwork

Laxman Narasimhan (person) 1 — Starbucks executive mentioned as frustrated with Indian community's lack of connection to chai lattes

SR-71 (concept) 1 — Supersonic reconnaissance aircraft referenced as an example of human technological achievement to combat depression.

Secrets Akumal (place) 1 — High-end adults-only all-inclusive resort south of Cancun where a user contracted a severe illness.

Hepatitis (concept) 1 — Liver disease potentially contracted by a traveler to Mexico who developed severe symptoms after returning.

Old Left (concept) 1 — Marxist labor and social-class-focused left-wing politics that existed prior to the 1960s cultural shift toward identity...

Bud Light Hard Soda (concept) 1 — Alcoholic beverage brand mentioned as being held by an annoying party guest who ruins a magic trick.

Cheers (film) 1 — Television show referenced as an example of traditional bar culture where patrons don't stand in single file lines.

PlentyOfFish (concept) 1 — Online dating platform referenced in context of distracted dating behavior.

Death Grip Syndrome (concept) 1 — Sexual dysfunction condition allegedly caused by excessive masturbation or sex toy use that desensitizes genitals and ma...

NLOG (concept) 1 — 'Not Like Other Girls' discourse used to critique women who distinguish themselves from other women, discussed as potent...

Jake Sully (person) 1 — Main character of Avatar films criticized as boring and uninteresting despite being given multiple children in the seque...

Guinness World Records (concept) 1 — Record-keeping organization invoked in an uncomfortable anecdote about someone showing off their excrement to a child.

Tears for Fears (person) 1 — 1980s band whose 'Songs from the Big Chair' album is described as electronic and trippy beyond just its well-known hits.

Songs from the Big Chair (album) 1 — Tears for Fears album from the 1980s, described as electronic and trippy beyond its popular hits like 'Shout' and 'Head ...

Sovereign Citizens (concept) 1 — Anti-government movement whose adherents believe they are not subject to government laws, humorously suggested as conten...

James Brown (person) 1 — Musician used as a comparison point for Fela Kuti's wildness and confidence.

YouTube Algorithm (concept) 1 — Video recommendation system criticized for pushing low-quality content with clickbait thumbnails and generic 'explained'...

A Christmas Carol (book) 1 — Classic story frequently adapted into hack TV episodes where characters are placed into its narrative framework, particu...

Stargate (film) 1 — Low budget genre show that exemplified the hack TV writing trope of adapting classic story frameworks.

Debt (book) 1 — Book by David Graeber praised as accessible and well-written non-fiction full of interesting and novel thoughts.

The Beats (concept) 1 — Literary and cultural movement representing the masculine desire to reject society and pursue radical freedom.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (place) 1 — Airport described as an "inclusive space" with special accommodations for hidden disabilities and sensory rooms.

Roman Egypt (place) 1 — Historical period and location of a 2nd-3rd century letter from a young boy to his father.

Detroit Lions (concept) 1 — NFL team that disappointed America when they lost despite widespread support.

Tar (film) 1 — A recent film that might be remembered historically but may not have gotten enough traction on release.

Chainsaw Man (film) 1 — An anime/manga work predicted to potentially enter the realm of classics like Evangelion and Berserk as cutting above it...

Sidney Sweeney (person) 1 — An actress discussed in a humorous anecdote about a grandmother being a fan due to physical similarities.

UofA (place) 1 — University campus where samosas were sold for $5.99 for two, considered exploitative pricing.

Fantuan (place) 1 — A food delivery service used by Chinese international students in Canada

Boston Pizza (place) 1 — A Canadian restaurant chain where community college dropouts work as managers

Vancouver Island (place) 1 — A wealthy area in British Columbia where retired finance professionals live as hippies

Mondelez (place) 1 — A company where mid-level sales representatives work, referenced in discussion of Canadian stereotypes

Paco Rabanne (person) 1 — Fashion designer whose clothing appeared on a 1969 French TV show

DIM DAM DOM (film) 1 — A 1969 French TV show featuring Paco Rabanne fashion designs

Tokyo trials (concept) 1 — Historical war crimes trials compared to the Epstein case as a moment of American accountability

Lolita Express (concept) 1 — Jeffrey Epstein's private plane used for trafficking, mentioned in discussion of systemic complicity

Economic Bill of Rights (concept) 1 — FDR's proposed expansion of rights to include economic security, employment, housing, and healthcare

Levi (place) 1 — Denim brand mentioned in relation to light wash 501 jeans as part of a specific aesthetic uniform.

Hanes (place) 1 — Clothing brand referenced for men's heavyweight hoodies worn oversized as part of a specific aesthetic.

Four Noble Truths (concept) 1 — Buddhist philosophical concept mentioned as a potential object of worship that could provide spiritual grounding.

Wiccan Mother Goddess (concept) 1 — Pagan spiritual concept mentioned as an alternative object of worship to protect against materialistic values.

cottage-core (concept) 1 — Aesthetic trend involving romanticized rural and domestic imagery followed by young women.

egirl (concept) 1 — Internet-based aesthetic and identity trend followed by young women in their early-to-mid twenties.

Nav (person) 1 — Rapper criticized alongside Drake for allegedly making brown men overly concerned with appearance and grooming.

HRT (concept) 1 — Hormone Replacement Therapy that a user believes was misprescribed and may have caused chronic health issues.

Durham (place) 1 — Canadian region outside Toronto mentioned as a more affordable place to live despite requiring a long commute.

Furries (concept) 1 — Subculture described as having become one of the most earnest and self-validating cultures due to their resistance to ri...