Red Scare Canon — Cultural References from the Subreddit

Neoliberalism and aesthetics (concept) 2 — Theoretical framework exploring why contemporary mass culture feels 'freaky' and uniform, with discussion of profit-driv...

Infrastructure collapse (concept) 2 — Concept explored through firsthand experience of Texas power grid failure, revealing fragility of neoliberal systems

Emotional manipulation (concept) 2 — Psychological concept critically examined as often being defense mechanisms rather than intentional manipulation tactics...

On Self-Respect (book) 2 — A 1961 essay by Joan Didion published in Vogue, recommended within the subreddit for its particularly insightful final t...

Shane Dawson (person) 2 — YouTuber who interviewed Eugenia Cooney after she completed eating disorder rehab.

FSB (concept) 2 — Russian security service that exiled journalist Sasha believed, along with Putin, staged the Apartment Tower Bombing as ...

Latvia (place) 2 — Country that pro-war Russian Sofia claimed would be next target for Putin's expansion along with Lithuania and Belarus.

Waterloo (concept) 2 — Historic battle and metaphor for decisive defeat, referenced in discussion of Trump's political comeback attempt and com...

Paul Krugman (person) 2 — New York Times opinion columnist criticized for claiming the economy is great despite widespread financial struggles.

The Birdcage (film) 2 — 1996 comedy film directed by Elaine May, praised for its nuanced treatment of conservative characters who grow to accept...

Sociology (concept) 2 — Academic discipline criticized as made-up nonsense based on manipulated data and Freudian concepts

Bob Ross (person) 2 — Artist quoted on the necessity of darkness to appreciate light in context of suffering and meaning.

House of Games (film) 2 — 1987 film cited as the most underrated in a discussion of film ratings.

The Magnetic Fields (person) 2 — Musical group known for the album 69 Love Songs, discussed for their varied musical styles and lengthy compositions.

Paulie Gualtieri (person) 2 — Character from The Sopranos referenced by a poster who identifies with him while worried about being taken out on his cr...

Kim Il Sung (person) 2 — North Korean founder and leader whose portrait was hanging in a North Korean restaurant in Kathmandu, leading to the pos...

Cori Bush (person) 2 — Congresswoman who lost her election with significant AIPAC influence, setting an unfortunate precedent about AIPAC's pow...

Hallmark (place) 2 — Retail store chain described as having pleasant atmosphere with free cookies and cider, compared to Xanax as a three-dim...

Bram Stoker (person) 2 — A gothic author whose long lost short story was recently published, contributing to a successful period for goth culture...

Nokia (concept) 2 — A Finnish telecommunications company cited as one of Finland's notable contributions to global technology.

Johnny Thunders (person) 2 — Musician whose song 'you can't put your arms around a memory' was listened to by a newly graduated medical doctor.

Hipsterdom (concept) 2 — Cultural aesthetic characterized by flannel, DIY fashion, smugness, and an unspoken rule that participants never identif...

Isle of Man (place) 2 — Island where an HIV-positive blogger moved from New York City in the early 2000s, documented in a blog that stopped post...

Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead (book) 2 — Novel by Olga Tokarczuk discussing the concept of 'testosterone autism' affecting aging men.

Persephone (concept) 2 — Greek goddess whose abduction by Hades is reinterpreted by modern pagans as a willing choice rather than kidnapping

Medusa (concept) 2 — Figure from Greek mythology whose curse by Athena is reinterpreted by modern pagans as an act of protection rather than ...

EDS (concept) 2 — Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, cited as one of several diagnoses that illness fakers cluster around due to its vague symptoms.

Taipei 101 (place) 2 — Landmark building in Taipei surrounded by luxury districts with Gucci and Polo stores that look identical to other big c...

Talladega Nights (film) 2 — Comedy film that old people have watched multiple times without caring to learn about the actors involved like John C. R...

John C. Reilly (person) 2 — Actor unknown to older viewers despite having seen him in Talladega Nights multiple times, exemplifying anti-nerd watchi...

Mike Mentzer (person) 2 — 1970s bodybuilder and fitness philosopher known for his obsession with Ayn Rand and his high-intensity low-frequency tra...

The Wisdom of Mike Mentzer (book) 2 — Book by bodybuilder Mike Mentzer proposing extreme high-intensity low-frequency training methods involving lifting under...

John Little (person) 2 — Co-author or collaborator with Mike Mentzer on extreme high-intensity training philosophy.

Massive Attack (album) 2 — British trip-hop group whose 2019 concert featured politically provocative backdrop projections

Tracy Morgan (person) 2 — Comedian and actor known for his character on 30 Rock, referenced in relation to the name 'Juneteenth'

Shangri-la (place) 2 — A destination in Yunnan province, China, reachable by bus from Tiger Leaping Gorge after completing the hiking trail.

Bobby Hill (person) 2 — A character from an animated series who ordered and later vomited a 72 ounce steak out of spite, referenced as someone w...

Salo (film) 2 — An extremely disturbing and graphic film that scarred a viewer who watched it as a child, representing the dangers of sh...

Mara (concept) 2 — Buddhist demon of desire and death whose daughters are invoked in a description of contemporary moral decline.

Grand Theft Auto V (film) 2 — A video game referenced in a story about false accusations regarding creating a custom stripper character that resembled...

Tylenol (concept) 2 — Over-the-counter medication mentioned in context of Trump's autism claim and as an example of people misunderstanding st...

STEM (concept) 2 — Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics fields, discussed in context of conventional lucrative careers that ca...

American Resistance: From the Women's March to the Blue Wave (book) 2 — A sociology book described as soul-sucking, focusing on liberal resistance to Trump's administration and featuring refer...

Kate Remembered (book) 2 — A biography by A. Scott Berg containing Katherine Hepburn's candid opinions about Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's family

Spencer Tracy (person) 2 — Legendary actor who attended Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow's wedding party with Katherine Hepburn

Katie Bouman (person) 2 — Scientist whose photo became an inflection point on Reddit, sparking both sexist backlash questioning her scientific abi...

Fritz the Cat (film) 2 — Animated film considered as a date movie to appear artsy and edgy but rejected because it depicts cartoon animals having...

Last Night in Soho (film) 2 — A film with a strong first half featuring 50s/60s nostalgia and Anya Taylor-Joy that reportedly collapses into formulaic...

Cloudflare (concept) 2 — Web infrastructure company that blocked Kiwi Farms from its services.

Balmain (place) 2 — Luxury fashion brand mentioned as an example of sought-after vintage items at thrift stores that resellers target