Red Scare Canon — Cultural References from the Subreddit

Rio de Janeiro (place) 2 — Brazilian city analyzed through anthropological observations of different foreigner types visiting

Binging with Babish (person) 2 — YouTube cooking show creator whose content is described as well-produced but the creator himself is disliked

Zach Bryan (person) 2 — Musician discussed for his songwriting ability and lyrics capturing fleeting moments with vulnerability.

The Internationale (album) 2 — A leftist anthem used to contrast actual leftist politics with liberal identity politics like DEI and #MeToo

Eve Babitz (person) 2 — Author whose work resonated so deeply with a reader that they felt she had already written everything they wanted to say

ICQ (concept) 2 — Early internet chat technology praised alongside MSN Messenger as peak social technology before constant connectivity be...

Silk Road (concept) 2 — A darknet marketplace for illicit goods that was active until around 2017, mentioned nostalgically in connection with pr...

r/genz (place) 2 — A subreddit for Generation Z discussion, noted for posts asking about free time activities with answers dominated by pas...

r/petfree (place) 2 — A Reddit community for people who prefer not to have pets, mentioned as a people-watching subreddit.

BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) (concept) 2 — A cosmetic surgery procedure associated with lower-class aesthetics in discussions about class and appearance preference...

Pop Smoke (person) 2 — Brooklyn drill rapper who rose to massive fame in just over a year before being murdered in February 2020 at age 20.

Order of Nine Angles (concept) 2 — Extreme occult organization referenced as a potential future mainstream ideology alongside other fringe beliefs.

Yik Yak (concept) 2 — Location-based social media app discussed as having been ruined by expansion beyond its original 5-mile radius feature

Crazy Rich Asians (film) 2 — Film that openly celebrates the wealth of its characters, contrasted with Past Lives which allegedly conceals it

Joie de vivre (concept) 2 — A French concept meaning exuberant enjoyment of life, discussed in the context of pursuing life satisfaction despite phy...

Eroticism (concept) 2 — Concept argued to require inaccessibility and transgression, which cannot exist in a completely culturally liberal socie...

Americanization (concept) 2 — Cultural homogenization process that has allegedly destroyed European cultures and the American South's distinct identit...

USDA (place) 2 — U.S. Department of Agriculture that posted notice about discontinuation of federal food aid payments.

Ben Gvir (person) 2 — Israel's National Security Minister who previously displayed a photograph of mass shooter Baruch Goldstein in his reside...

Harvard Law School (place) 2 — Prestigious law school that a mentally unstable woman falsely claimed to attend for two years, fabricating extensive det...

Harlem (place) 2 — New York City neighborhood home to the Studio Museum, praised in a post about feeling optimistic about contemporary art.

Sherlock (film) 2 — BBC television show discussed as a major production with famous actors that left no lasting cultural impact

Sweet Smell of Success (film) 2 — Classic film available on Tubi streaming service.

The Masque of the Red Death (film) 2 — Film available on Tubi streaming service.

To Live and Die in LA (film) 2 — Film available on Tubi streaming service.

Burning (film) 2 — Film available on Tubi streaming service.

Stonehenge (place) 2 — Ancient British monument criticized as unimpressive compared to older and more sophisticated ancient structures

It Ends With Us (book) 2 — Novel about domestic violence criticized as a poorly written airport novel being adapted into a film

Janelle Monáe (person) 2 — Outspoken Black artist praised as one of the poster's favorites, contrasted positively with Lizzo.

Manifest Destiny (concept) 2 — American historical ideology that the poster notes they were never taught to applaud, having always known the country as...

Black Flag (album) 2 — Punk rock band featuring bassist Kira Roessler, mentioned in an appreciation post for female bass players.

Tina Weymouth (person) 2 — Bassist for Talking Heads listed as first among famous female bassists in music.

Tom Tom Club (album) 2 — Band whose song Genius of Love reminds poster of their mother's 80s high school yearbook photos

Kim Deal (person) 2 — Bassist for Pixies and The Breeders included in list of famous female bassists.

Dan Soder (person) 2 — NYC comedian who appears regularly on The Adam Friedland Show as part of the 'old Cum Town whack pack'

Eternal September (concept) 2 — A concept describing an influx of inexperienced users overwhelming online communities, discussed in relation to a percei...

Soft White Underbelly (film) 2 — Video interview series criticized for being exploitative of vulnerable people by a terrible interviewer who profits from...

r/regretfulparents (place) 2 — Reddit community described as 'a slice of hell' where parents share negative feelings about their children and receive s...

Mr. Bean (film) 2 — British comedy character referenced as a lifestyle aesthetic involving awkward behavior, identical outfits, and bumbling...

Austin Powers (film) 2 — Comedy film series referenced in a dating strategy discussion where a user successfully uses catchphrases like 'oh beHAV...

Senegal (place) 2 — West African country mentioned in context of online harassment of a teenager by an older American woman

Pedro Sanchez (person) 2 — Prime Minister of Spain criticized for being unmemorable compared to other European leaders

SUNY (place) 2 — State University of New York, public university system recommended as alternative to expensive private universities

Bhad Bhabie (person) 2 — Internet personality known as the "catch me outside" girl who reportedly made $53 million in one year from OnlyFans post...

Sam Seder (person) 2 — A commentator who appeared on Jubilee and sparked Anna Khachiyan's ongoing Twitter tantrum described as needing adjustme...

Texas A&M (place) 2 — Large public university characterized as a complete cult, distinct from UT Austin, with Aggies described as 'something' ...

Claude (concept) 2 — AI model whose new release sparked discussion about mass unemployment and the end of white collar work

Scarlett O'Hara (person) 2 — The protagonist of Gone With the Wind, described as an extremely complex and fascinating female character who can be vie...

Tunisia (place) 2 — North African country mentioned as having openly and brazenly racist people

Marc Jacobs (person) 2 — Fashion designer whose Heaven line is strongly criticized in a discussion of declining gay taste