Red Scare Canon — Cultural References from the Subreddit

Adolph Reed (person) 2 — Political theorist who assessed that Angela Nagle has 'got got' by bad faith actors using her leftist credentials for th...

Prisoner's Dilemma (concept) 2 — Game theory concept discussed in relation to online public figures making decisions about pre-written apology statements

John Wayne (person) 2 — Classic Hollywood actor referenced as representing Americans 'at their best' in terms of masculine ideals.

Burn Notice (film) 2 — TV show discussed as example of protagonist's relationship with government changing over time, starting as abandoned ex-...

Pete Wentz (person) 2 — Musician and owner of defunct clothing brand Clandestine Industries mentioned in context of recurring dreams.

The Last Waltz (film) 2 — Concert film where Robbie Robertson's guitar was allegedly not plugged in during recording, according to Levon Helm.

Levon Helm (person) 2 — Musician who claimed Robbie Robertson's guitar wasn't plugged in during The Last Waltz recording.

Garth Hudson (person) 2 — Musician noted as the only surviving member of The Band at time of Robertson's death.

Resident Advisor (place) 2 — Music website with a formerly active comment section described as 'AV Club comment section for people who fucked'

Wiz Khalifa (person) 2 — Rapper who plays Death in the TV show Dickinson, depicted with a tophat, dreadlocks, and neck tattoos in scenes with tra...

Laurence Fishburne (person) 2 — Actor noted for his extensive career in high-concept science fiction films, having played spaceship captains more than a...

Everything, Everywhere, All At Once (film) 2 — Zany, over-the-top film with Michelle Yeoh featuring insane choreography and editing, compared to Love Exposure and Kung...

American Movie (film) 2 — A 1999 funny and uplifting documentary about an amateur filmmaker trying to make a short horror film on a shoestring bud...

Blair Waldorf (person) 2 — A fictional character from Gossip Girl known for her colorful, preppy fashion style that was widely emulated.

Erich von Däniken (person) 2 — Swiss author of 'Chariots of the Gods?' who popularized ancient astronaut theories, discussed upon his death.

Chariots of the Gods? (book) 2 — A book by Erich von Däniken promoting ancient astronaut theories that was influential in alternative history circles.

Slouching Toward Bethlehem (book) 2 — An essay collection by Joan Didion praised for its critique of 1960s counterculture, particularly the essay 'On Self Res...

Boston Celtics (concept) 2 — NBA team whose championship win in 2008 is humorously blamed for the subsequent global financial crisis

Looking for Alaska (book) 2 — A young adult novel that triggered a middle school student's meltdown over its sexual content, leading to a school book ...

Miller's Crossing (film) 2 — A Coen Brothers gangster film praised as a masterpiece for Gabriel Byrne's lead performance and Albert Finney's acting, ...

Gabriel Byrne (person) 2 — Actor praised for his lead performance in Miller's Crossing as a high-mark of his career.

Albert Finney (person) 2 — British actor whose performance in Miller's Crossing is cited as proof of his astonishing acting abilities.

Barry Sonnenfeld (person) 2 — Cinematographer who worked on Miller's Crossing, noted for never making a movie look as good again.

Lamb of God (album) 2 — Metal band mentioned as listening material while contemplating fighting celebrities.

Darrell Brooks (person) 2 — Person who drove through a crowd in Wisconsin killing 6 people, defended himself in a livestreamed trial

Clara Schumann (person) 2 — A classical composer/pianist mentioned as a conversation topic when trying to make female friends.

Metal Gear Solid (film) 2 — A PlayStation video game whose demo the poster played extensively as a child due to financial constraints.

Wilco (person) 2 — 2000s rock band mentioned as example of how there wasn't the same generational defensiveness about new music in that era

Hieronymus Bosch (person) 2 — Dutch Renaissance painter whose nightmarish imagery is invoked to describe feelings of body dysmorphia and masculine fac...

Drill music (concept) 2 — Hip-hop subgenre criticized for corrupting Gen Z minds and inspiring real-world violence and murder-themed lyrics.

Ghost in the Shell (film) 2 — Original animated movie directed by Oshii depicting a futuristic city with themes of cyborgs and urban loneliness.

A Scanner Darkly (book) 2 — Philip K. Dick novel featuring characters having conversations while high, including a famous exchange about God being d...

Tindersticks (album) 2 — Band that performed at an auditorium attached to a church, described as the least rock-concertiest rock concert.

Blood Libel (concept) 2 — Historical antisemitic conspiracy theory referenced in connection to Israel's blacklisting for harming children in war z...

October 7 (concept) 2 — Reference to Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel, after which Jewish subreddits became dramatically more Zionist and host...

V/H/S (film) 2 — Horror anthology film series criticized for extensive use of AI in its latest installment

Chat Pile (person) 2 — Musical artist who performed credits song for V/H/S film

Dave Ramsey (person) 2 — A "deep red" personality who is now openly hostile to sports betting, representing a vibe shift in heartland conservativ...

Skylark (place) 2 — A venue mentioned in connection with an intense drug experience involving Percocet and grapefruit juice.

Dependent origination (concept) 2 — A Buddhist concept described as an obvious fact that we are all dependently arisen phenomena.

Cubism (concept) 2 — An art movement described as "painting, for men" in a way that hurt the poster's feelings.

Peaches (person) 2 — Female electro revival rapper from early 2000s mentioned alongside Uffie and M.I.A.

Uffie (person) 2 — A female rapper from the electro revival movement along with Peaches and M.I.A.

Fake Accounts (book) 2 — Book by Lauren Oyler that was accidentally purchased on Kindle.

American Horror Story (film) 2 — TV series referenced as comparison for criticized character portrayal in Twin Peaks: The Return.

Westboro Baptist Church (place) 2 — Subject of a Louis Theroux documentary that felt exploitative upon rewatching.

Whirr (album) 2 — Shoegaze band listed as #3 top artist on poster's Spotify Wrapped

Timeless (album) 2 — Drum and bass album discussed as being criminally ranked below video game soundtracks on RateYourMusic.

Jeremiah Green (person) 2 — Modest Mouse drummer whose death in early 2023 was mourned by fans who considered the band life-changing.

Sophocles (person) 2 — Ancient Greek playwright representing traditional canonical literature that humanities students might study less of in f...