Red Scare Canon — Cultural References from the Subreddit

Arrested Development (film) 7 — Psychological condition where individuals fail to mature emotionally, attributed to Baby Boomers as explanation for gero...

Marjorie Taylor Greene (person) 7 — Republican politician predicted to become America's first woman president instead of a competent leader like Indira Gand...

The Metamorphosis (book) 7 — Franz Kafka's novella about a man transforming into an insect, discussed as emotionally devastating and more upsetting t...

Nvidia (place) 7 — Technology company known for graphics cards that has grown to a valuation comparable to Germany's GDP, discussed as pote...

Juneteenth (concept) 7 — Federal holiday criticized as having devolved into a cynical status symbol for white collar workers who get the day off ...

Tyler the Creator (person) 7 — A musician whose coming out as bisexual after a commercial failure is speculated to have been a strategic career move to...

Susan Sontag (person) 7 — Cultural critic from the 1960s-1990s NYC scene described as having a biting, acerbic sense of humor and eccentric yet ch...

Croatia (place) 7 — European country mentioned as having similar HDI to Islamabad to illustrate Pakistan's urban development levels.

William S. Burroughs (person) 7 — Writer characterized as a fake macho guy who became a degenerate drug addict to compensate for lack of seafaring experie...

Eileen (film) 7 — Novel by Ottessa Moshfegh recommended by a librarian as a literary alternative to Colleen Hoover books, being adapted in...

Superbad (film) 7 — 2007 comedy film defended as a classic despite Seth Rogen's association with it being unpopular in Red Scare circles.

Felix Biederman (person) 7 — Chapo Trap House host who appeared on Stavvy's World looking unhealthy while dual-wielding cocaine and vaping.

ABBA (album) 7 — Swedish pop group whose music, particularly 'The Name of the Game,' made a profound impression on a user discovering the...

Kate Middleton (person) 7 — British royal who has been criticized for aging badly at 40, though the post argues this criticism is unrealistic

Ted Cruz (person) 7 — American politician and Texas senator who was humiliated by Trump during the 2016 Republican primary but continues to su...

James Gandolfini (person) 7 — Actor who played Tony Soprano, praised for looking deeply and truly sick in a way not seen in other shows or films, part...

Winston Churchill (person) 7 — British Prime Minister noted for his intellectual and artistic attainments including writing over forty multi-volume his...

Kosovo (place) 7 — Country in the Balkans visited by a Serbian poster who found it refreshing, with a population oriented toward independen...

Queer Eye (film) 7 — Reality makeover show referenced in a satirical post suggesting that podcast host Nick needs help from "the gays" to imp...

Louisiana (place) 7 — A state criticized for taking a penal-carceral approach to abortion rather than implementing pro-family welfare policies...

Eric Adams (person) 7 — NYC mayor with historically low approval ratings, facing competition from Zohran Mamdani and potentially Andrew Cuomo

Joss Whedon (person) 7 — Creator of Buffy who popularized quippy sarcastic banter dialogue style in movies and TV, with Xander as his self-insert...

Russell Crowe (person) 7 — Actor praised for his performances both in his youth and later career, noted for his versatility and charm.

George Orwell (person) 7 — British author best known for political novels 1984 and Animal Farm, whose first work Down and Out in Paris and London e...

Satoshi Kon (person) 7 — Japanese filmmaker whose work the poster avoids discussing with women on dates due to the perceived ick factor of Japane...

Joaquin Phoenix (person) 7 — Actor who played the lead character in the film Her, delivering an amazing performance as a character in a relationship ...

Don DeLillo (person) 7 — Author mentioned alongside Pynchon as an example of the type of storytelling that could capture the Oceangate story.

Jubilee (place) 7 — Platform that produced a debate show featuring Sam Seder and various political perspectives, criticized for showcasing u...

Nigel Farage (person) 7 — British far-right political figure attempting to rebrand far-right politics as respectable and moderate, similar to Mari...

Braveheart (film) 7 — Historical epic film directed by and starring Mel Gibson, referenced in connection to his infamous recorded meltdown tap...

Quebec (place) 7 — French-speaking Canadian province referenced as the main cultural holdout distinguishing Canada from the United States.

chess.com (place) 7 — Online chess platform that published research on Hans Niemann's cheating history while courting Magnus Carlsen's chess24...

John Fetterman (person) 7 — Former mayor of Braddock, PA running as an outsider Democrat candidate for Senate, who represents a potential aesthetic ...

Daily Mail (place) 7 — British tabloid mentioned as having published pro-breastfeeding posts by a Supernanny family's mother before the show wa...

Jerry Seinfeld (person) 7 — Comedian who claimed good sitcoms can no longer be made, sparking debate about whether political correctness or other fa...

Hailey Bieber (person) 7 — Public figure experiencing intense criticism and hate across social media platforms, described as being used as a social...

Cambodia (place) 7 — Country being considered as part of a hyphenated legal name (Axton-Cambodia) for a child whose sister would be named Ind...

Ed Sheeran (person) 7 — British singer-songwriter used as a reference point for what some people apparently think all white guys look like, cont...

Tina Fey (person) 7 — Writer of the Netflix show The Four Seasons, discussed in relation to flawed characters and realistic portrayals of long...

Batman (film) 7 — Superhero franchise referenced as template that Nolan unsuccessfully tried to apply to Oppenheimer

Boogie Nights (film) 7 — Film cited as a favorite for its portrayal of chosen family, resonating with someone who values their tight friend group...

Varg Vikernes (person) 7 — Norwegian black metal musician known for church burnings and later becoming known for tabletop gaming and racist views s...

Mars (place) 7 — The planet whose astrological alignment with the lunar node is claimed to predict the timing of attacks against Israel b...

American Beauty (film) 7 — Film compared to Breaking Bad for its portrayal of a suburban dad reclaiming his vitality through controversial means

Creed (person) 7 — Post-grunge band mentioned as part of the butt rock genre that was popular in the mid-2000s but is now culturally forgot...

Oasis (person) 7 — British band referenced as an example of cultural phenomena that spawned inferior derivative works, compared to modern f...

Marty Supreme (film) 7 — A Safdie Brothers film discussed as being hollow despite good performances, compared to Marvel movies for people who thi...

Hungary (place) 7 — Small European nation praised for punching above its weight culturally with figures like Bartók, Tarr, and von Neumann

Lockheed Martin (place) 7 — Defense contractor mentioned in speculation about establishment retaliation against Elon Musk for losing them billions.

Washington D.C. (place) 7 — City discussed as having neutered men who don't compliment women or hold doors, contrasted with Philadelphia's Italian m...