Red Scare Canon — Cultural References from the Subreddit

Ol' Dirty Bastard (person) 1 — Rapper whose track 'Brooklyn Zoo' contains a lyric about introductions that became an intrusive thought for a user durin...

Brooklyn Zoo (album) 1 — ODB track containing a lyric about introductions that haunts a user as an intrusive thought during social interactions

The Prodigal Son (book) 1 — Biblical parable cited to argue that transgressing boundaries and breaking rules leads to growth and reward

Wild Geese (book) 1 — Mary Oliver poem quoted in full to argue against growing puritanism and for embracing sensuality and nature

SCUM Manifesto (book) 1 — Second wave feminist text mentioned as one of the few meaningful cultural products of the movement, noted for its inters...

Marlene Dietrich (person) 1 — Cultural figure that Madonna brought back in the early 90s in an attempt to reverse cultural decline.

Tamara de Lempicka (person) 1 — Artist brought back by Madonna in the early 90s alongside Dietrich in cultural revival efforts.

Linnaeus (person) 1 — Historical biologist whose work was discussed in terms of whether he should be 'canceled' in a university biology class.

Devo (album) 1 — 80s band whose song 'Crack That Whip' was referenced by a coworker, leading to misunderstanding and his quitting.

Château de Versailles (place) 1 — Historic French palace where Austrian countess was formally presented to society as a debutante.

Countess Maria Lara Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck (person) 1 — Austrian countess with noble lineage dating to the 1400s who posts TikTok content from castles and has a nepo job at Dio...

Grimms Fairy Tales (book) 1 — Collection of fairy tales the author loved as a kid and associates with European nobility.

Hurricane (album) 1 — Bob Dylan song that changed the author's contrarian opinion about Dylan's music.

Rumpelstiltskin (person) 1 — Fairy tale character invoked as comparison for the surreal medieval atmosphere of European aristocratic TikTok.

The Last Dinner Party (album) 1 — Musical act criticized for making watered down feminist art that lacks subtlety despite being inspired by great feminist...

Paris Paloma (person) 1 — Musician criticized for making superficial feminist art that namedrops ideas without subtlety

Tsar Nicholas (person) 1 — Russian Tsar mentioned for sparing Dostoevsky from execution, allowing him to write great literature

Social Alienation (concept) 1 — Modern phenomenon of opting into isolation in shared spaces through headphones, contrasted with older generations mainta...

Social Credit System (concept) 1 — Gamification of morality system proposed as positive if implemented benevolently, unlike Chinese version

Esports (concept) 1 — Competitive video gaming industry that was heavily hyped and funded in the mid-2010s with claims of surpassing tradition...

Rampart (film) 1 — Film starring Woody Harrelson that became infamous due to his poorly received Reddit AMA where he refused to discuss any...

Medical-Student Syndrome (concept) 1 — Phenomenon where doctors in training misdiagnose themselves with disorders they study, applied to laypeople diagnosing t...

They're Not Gaslighting You (book) 1 — Book by therapist Irina Morley published in May denouncing the overuse of therapy-speak terminology.

Therapy Nation (book) 1 — Upcoming book by therapist Jonathan Alpert denouncing the overuse of therapy-speak terminology, scheduled for publicatio...

Settlers (book) 1 — Book referenced in a satirical post about the Statue of Liberty and immigration.

Long Island University (place) 1 — University where clinical psychology professor Andrew Hartz teaches and founded the Open Therapy Institute.

Open Therapy Institute (place) 1 — Institute founded by clinical psychology professor Andrew Hartz addressing issues in couples therapy.

mental health-industrial complex (concept) 1 — Critical term for the commercialization and institutionalization of mental health treatment and discourse.

HEALTH (person) 1 — A band whose live shows attract distinctly online audiences who use internet slang in person and avoid eye contact.

Lynn Shelton (person) 1 — Filmmaker and partner of Marc Maron who he never married, described as a saint for putting up with him.

The Autobiography of Malcolm X (book) 1 — Memoir describing Malcolm X's pilgrimage to Mecca and experience of genuine brotherhood across racial and ethnic lines.

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (film) 1 — Will Ferrell NASCAR comedy that a user embarrassingly admits made them cry.

Christian Fascism (concept) 1 — Term used unironically by Marc Maron in his comedy special that was criticized as being among his worst work.

Belly (1998) (film) 1 — A 1998 film directed by Hype Williams noted for its unique cinematography.

Hype Williams (person) 1 — Film director known for distinctive cinematography in the 1998 film Belly.

Farm-Aid (concept) 1 — Activism organization associated with Neil Young described as 'kinda the real deal.'

Cowgirl in the Sand (album) 1 — Neil Young song that a listener wants to play while driving.

Southwest (place) 1 — Airline associated with chicken strips and double whisky and sprites as the way to fly.

Primavera Sound (place) 1 — Music festival in Barcelona held on May 31, 2024.

Maghreb (place) 1 — North African region known for its cats that aren't treated well but are considered cute.

Carole King (person) 1 — Musician whose song was played on a jukebox during a moment of silence between friends at a bar

Casino Royale (film) 1 — James Bond film featuring a scene where Bond's sexual partner is found dead in a hammock on a beach

Quantum of Solace (film) 1 — James Bond film featuring a scene where a woman is drowned in crude oil and left in Bond's bed

Dr. E. H. Mullan (person) 1 — Ellis Island doctor who argued that ethnic behavior deviations from stereotypes should raise suspicions of mental proble...

Legally Blonde (film) 1 — Movie satirically referenced as dictating real-life career choices for non-blonde women

Gut-brain axis (concept) 1 — Scientific concept linking gut microbiome health to mood and mental health, discussed as explaining how diet affects dep...

Pornhub podcast (film) 1 — Podcast hosted by Pornhub mentioned as venue where Anna Khachiyan gave an interview.

Pramipexole (concept) 1 — Psychiatric medication that caused gambling addiction resulting in £30k of debt.

Kodak Gold (concept) 1 — Film photography stock used by a photographer returning to analog photography.

Ektachrome (concept) 1 — Premium color reversal film stock costing $25 per roll used by photographer.