Red Scare Canon — Cultural References from the Subreddit

Robert De Niro (person) 9 — An actor who tried a tough approach against Trump but is criticized for looking stupid and lacking humor or swagger.

AC/DC (person) 9 — Rock band whose music is associated with a blue collar conservative identity in the context of someone's father's latest...

ESPN (place) 9 — Sports television network that was constantly on at a friend's house, switching between basketball, football, MLB, and U...

r/fauxmoi (place) 9 — Celebrity gossip subreddit criticized for exhibiting a reverse form of racism and sexism through excessive ideological s...

Jeremy Corbyn (person) 9 — UK Labour Party politician whose re-admittance to the party is satirically described as providing solace to the 'Global ...

Pulp Fiction (film) 9 — A Quentin Tarantino film discussed as 'bloomercore' for its underlying positive message about redemption despite its edg...

Zooey Deschanel (person) 9 — An actress who was allegedly beaten by The Shins' bassist in a hotel room, leading to an early example of cancellation c...

Kylie Jenner (person) 9 — Reality TV star and businesswoman whose relationship with Timothée Chalamet sparked discourse about conventional beauty ...

Challengers (film) 9 — Film starring Zendaya about competitive tennis and a love triangle, criticized for casting choices and execution despite...

Lenin (person) 9 — Russian revolutionary leader referenced mockingly in the context of Left-Communist Twitter users abandoning electoralism...

Pink Floyd (album) 9 — Progressive rock band that served as gateway to musical elitism during teenage years, particularly through 'Comfortably ...

Piers Morgan (person) 9 — Right-wing pundit mentioned as even 'jumping ship' from supporting Western positions on Palestine to avoid future moral ...

The Beach Boys (person) 9 — Band compared to Elton John in being commercially successful but not taken seriously critically until a later rediscover...

Kill Bill (film) 9 — Tarantino film analyzed as a glamorization of exploitative relationships between starlets and their handlers, compared t...

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) (concept) 9 — A blatantly religious organization critiqued as a cult that pushes a disease-based model of alcoholism and campaigns aga...

Nicolás Maduro (person) 9 — Venezuelan president mentioned in post about courtroom sketches from his arraignment, with the presiding judge being 92 ...

Nepal (place) 9 — Country experiencing political chaos that receives inadequate media coverage compared to individual news stories

NFL (concept) 9 — Sports organization described as a huge cultural and economic powerhouse in the USA that serves as the primary hobby for...

Charles Bukowski (person) 9 — Writer referenced as someone who at least made art despite his nihilistic tendencies, contrasted with people who try to ...

Alexander the Great (person) 9 — Historical figure referenced in comparison to Lori Lightfoot, contrasting her approach to power with his famous weeping.

Gone Girl (book) 9 — Film whose monologue is referenced as being imprinted in the author's brain alongside the American Psycho monologue and ...

Columbine (book) 9 — The 1999 school shooting referenced as having shooters with a motive for revenge on their own school, contrasted with mo...

Ice Spice (person) 9 — Rapper who collaborated with Nicki Minaj on a remix of 'Barbie Girl' used in the Barbie movie credits, described as 'awf...

Nicki Minaj (person) 9 — Rapper who collaborated with Ice Spice on a 'Barbie Girl' remix for the Barbie movie credits, criticized as an inferior ...

Calvin and Hobbes (book) 9 — Comic strip whose creator Bill Watterson refused to license for commercial merchandise, influencing a reader's views on ...

Brexit (concept) 9 — The United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union, discussed as a neoliberal strategy that replaced European immig...

Gwyneth Paltrow (person) 9 — Actress and founder of the lifestyle brand Goop, compared to Tom Brady for their shared pseudo-scientific lifestyle bran...

UAE (place) 9 — United Arab Emirates discussed as location with deeply stratified education system dividing Emiratis from expat populati...

PNW (place) 9 — Pacific Northwest region defended for its natural beauty including snow-capped mountains, pristine lakes, and rainforest...

Dick Cheney (person) 9 — Former Vice President whose involvement in 9/11 is no longer discussed in conspiracy forums that have been taken over by...

Internet Archive (place) 9 — Digital library praised for preserving classic movies, audiobooks, documentaries and ebooks, representing what the inter...

Armie Hammer (person) 9 — American actor descended from Jewish communist immigrants, described as a 'divine-blooded living avatar' whose family hi...

George Carlin (person) 9 — American stand-up comedian referenced as someone who would have become insufferable if still alive, potentially losing h...

James Dean (person) 9 — American actor referenced as a cultural touchstone that Gen Z students reportedly no longer recognize, contrasting with ...

Costa Rica (place) 9 — Country where Matthew Nolan allegedly kidnapped and murdered Robert Cohen, though there was insufficient evidence to ext...

Immanuel Kant (person) 9 — Enlightenment philosopher referenced in discussion of his 1784 piece on enlightenment and the phrase 'Sapere aude' (Dare...

Queens (place) 9 — Outer borough of New York City where the poster lives while working from home, contributing to feelings of isolation and...

Twilight (film) 9 — A 2008 film adaptation with over-emphasized dialogue and expressions that won a Golden Onion award, featuring Robert Pat...

Blackpill (concept) 9 — Internet ideology involving deterministic views on dating, bone structure, and genetic destiny previously confined to da...

Genesis (book) 9 — Biblical book referenced for its model of Eve as Adam's 'helpmate' translated as 'beneficial adversary' in a discussion ...

Illinois (place) 9 — U.S. state noted for its surprising geographic extent, with the ability to drive south for six hours in a straight line ...

Etsy (place) 9 — Online marketplace where AI-generated tarot card decks are being sold, representing the infiltration of AI content into ...

Project 2025 (concept) 9 — Conservative policy plan causing what is described as insane liberal brainrot, with attendees at a wedding making extrem...

Rush Limbaugh (person) 9 — Conservative radio host whose book was given as a gift to a poster by a relative who claimed it was important for young ...

The Rehearsal (film) 9 — Nathan Fielder TV series discussed for its portrayal of autism and viewers' confusion about what is real versus performa...

Brat (album) 9 — Charli XCX album noted more for its marketing campaign and cultural influence than its music, becoming a viral trend rep...

The Curse (film) 9 — A television show praised for exceptional cinematography, atmosphere, and acting that blends horror with mundane element...

Her (film) 9 — A 2013 film featuring Joaquin Phoenix as a character who develops a relationship with an AI, described as more explicit ...

Frank Ocean (person) 9 — R&B musician who came out as gay, leading to a poster's teenage friends deleting his music while the poster initially de...

Denis Villeneuve (person) 9 — Film director whose adaptations of Blade Runner and Dune are discussed as lacking the whimsy and charm of the originals ...