Red Scare Canon — Cultural References from the Subreddit

Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (concept) 1 — A genetic connective tissue disorder mentioned as part of disability identity and potential Munchausen's syndrome behavi...

Munchausen's syndrome (concept) 1 — A psychological disorder involving fabricating or exaggerating illness, discussed in relation to disability advocacy and...

Kerry Condon (person) 1 — Actress praised for her Oscar-worthy performance in The Banshees of Inisherin

Barry Keoghan (person) 1 — Actor praised for his Oscar-worthy performance in The Banshees of Inisherin

Fort Greene (place) 1 — Brooklyn neighborhood described as now dominated by ugly skyscrapers

Outdoor Voices (place) 1 — Athletic apparel retail brand whose stores have replaced bars in Brooklyn, symbolizing gentrification

Greenwood Park (place) 1 — Brooklyn venue mentioned as a former social gathering place for millennials

Philomena Cunk (person) 1 — Comedy character that inspires deep affection bordering on sexual according to a boss figure

Yearly Wipe (film) 1 — TV show mentioned in connection with Philomena Cunk

Weaponized incompetence (concept) 1 — Term criticized as pathologizing normal relationship behavior, particularly when applied to household tasks

The Trilogy (book) 1 — Work by Beckett described as having a bizarre nightmarish quality and compared to jazz music in literature

Shit Life Syndrome (concept) 1 — British psychological term discussed in the context of how British psychologists name conditions.

Two and a Half Men (film) 1 — American sitcom about affluent characters mentioned in contrast to working-class shows like King of Queens.

Crassus (person) 1 — Roman general referenced in discussion of men's obsession with Roman history, particularly his defeat at the Battle of C...

Battle of Carrhae (concept) 1 — Ancient Roman military defeat referenced as example of male historical fascination in contrast to women's interest in tr...

Alanis Morissette (person) 1 — Canadian-American singer-songwriter discussed as emblematic of worst 90s alt-rock with grating voice and uninspired musi...

MuchMusic (place) 1 — Canadian music television channel mentioned as a source of constant 90s alt-rock exposure during childhood

Clock Boy (concept) 1 — Viral cultural moment referenced alongside other controversial social media figures and incidents from the 2010s

Poop Swastika (concept) 1 — University of Missouri incident referenced as part of mid-2010s viral controversy culture

Maga Teen (concept) 1 — Covington Catholic High School student viral incident referenced as memorable 2010s social media controversy

Central Park Karen (concept) 1 — Viral incident involving Amy Cooper referenced as part of recent social media controversy culture

Ok Boomer Girl (concept) 1 — TikTok personality referenced as part of late 2010s/early 2020s viral social media figures

Stanford Swimmer Rapist (concept) 1 — Brock Turner case referenced as notorious example of 2010s viral criminal justice controversy

Haldol (concept) 1 — Antipsychotic medication mentioned as standard psychiatric hospital treatment for stabilizing patients with severe menta...

Rhetoric (concept) 1 — Historical subject of study focused on proper expression and speaking, which was separated from literature education

Sunny (film) 1 — Comedy series (likely It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) that remains relatively un-PC but has declined in humor

Grimsburg (film) 1 — New Fox animated show that was poorly received

David Boreanaz (person) 1 — Actor who played Angel in Buffy and its spin-off, scouted for his looks rather than acting talent, with notably poor Iri...

Chessable (place) 1 — Online chess training platform used by a chess coach to create repertoire content accessed by a GM before a game

Benko (concept) 1 — Chess opening (Benko Gambit) used in competitive chess preparation and analysis

100 Years of Solitude (book) 1 — Gabriel García Márquez's masterpiece of South American literature that fans fear will be misunderstood and reduced to ge...

Germany Chess Bundesliga (place) 1 — German chess league where a GM used the poster's chess repertoire from Chessable in a competitive match

JimCan'tSwim (person) 1 — True crime content creator known for interrogation and investigation-focused documentaries whose absence led to numerous...

French Laundry (place) 1 — Upscale restaurant where Gavin Newsom attended a party during COVID restrictions, becoming a symbol of political hypocri...

The Spire (place) 1 — Failed Chicago building project that was replaced by two towers, discussed as an example of architectural development in...

Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (album) 1 — Song covered by Lana Del Rey, cited as an example of successful reinterpretation of classic material.

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy (person) 1 — Style icon known for her minimalist aesthetic, leggy blonde appearance, and expensive tailored clothes that are difficul...

Office Siren (concept) 1 — Contemporary cultural phenomenon of women glamorizing themselves as both career-focused and objects of desire in workpla...

Hachette (place) 1 — Publishing company that won a legal case against Internet Archive over digital book lending.

Sweat Tour (album) 1 — Concert tour featuring Charli XCX and Troye Sivan criticized for being overly scripted and lacking authenticity.

Graham Hancock (person) 1 — Alternative archaeology theorist defended as reviving interest in the field despite controversy with mainstream archaeol...

Fred Dibble (person) 1 — Archaeologist critical of Graham Hancock who believes alternative archaeology heralds a dark age

Captagon (concept) 1 — Amphetamine drug referenced in the context of Bashar al-Assad's potential use

Yamaha (place) 1 — Musical instrument manufacturer mentioned in context of purchasing a keyboard for learning music

Music Theory for Dummies (book) 1 — Instructional book recommended for learning music theory while teaching oneself an instrument

Inside Out 2 (film) 1 — Pixar sequel nominated for Oscars, cited as evidence of cultural decline alongside other sequels

Gladiator II (film) 1 — Sequel to Gladiator nominated for Oscars, cited as evidence of cultural decline

Tom and Jerry (film) 1 — Classic animated series praised for its cat and mouse chase dynamics

r/beer (place) 1 — Reddit community where even posts about beer feature highly upvoted comments about quitting drinking

r/goodnews (place) 1 — Reddit subreddit allegedly focused on positive news but actually dominated by anti-Trump political content