Red Scare Canon — Cultural References from the Subreddit

Sardanapalus (person) 1 — Ancient king mentioned by Augustine as an example of extreme hedonism who had inscribed on his tomb that he only possess...

Romulus (person) 1 — Legendary founder of Rome referenced in Augustine's critique of Roman worship practices

The Dead (book) 1 — James Joyce story whose title uses a nominal adjective structure similar to The Scary of Sixty-First

The Emperor's New Groove (film) 1 — Disney animated film referenced for the character Kronk's voice and mannerisms

Functionalism (concept) 1 — A philosophical theory about the mind discussed through the lens of observing cats as pure input-output systems like Tur...

Turing Machine (concept) 1 — A theoretical computational model referenced metaphorically to describe cats as pure functionalist systems.

Diana Ross (person) 1 — A legendary American diva and vocalist referenced as part of the historical canon of true divas compared unfavorably to ...

Etta James (person) 1 — A legendary American blues and soul vocalist referenced as part of the canon of true divas in comparison to Beyoncé.

Single Ladies (album) 1 — A Beyoncé song referenced as her only iconic track in a critique of her overall musical legacy.

Fogo de Chão (place) 1 — A Brazilian churrascaria restaurant chain referenced in a dark comedy bit about a Brazilian pedophile.

Paz de la Huerta (person) 1 — An actress known for her chaotic energy and mental health struggles, discussed in context of her disappearance from publ...

Leap of Faith (concept) 1 — Kierkegaardian philosophical concept described as a profound idea about faith and commitment

Gorilla Biscuits (album) 1 — 1980s hardcore punk band discovered alongside other bands of the genre

The Queers (album) 1 — 1980s hardcore punk band mentioned as part of exploring the genre

Rites of Spring (album) 1 — 1980s hardcore punk band enjoyed as part of a late discovery of the genre

Hakuin Ekaku (person) 1 — Zen master featured in a parable about equanimity and acceptance in the face of false accusations

Tubeway Army (album) 1 — Band listened to by a socially isolated student as an escape from social difficulties

Bettie Page (person) 1 — 1950s pin-up model used as a body type comparison for feminine but slim physique

Psychogeography (concept) 1 — The study of how geographical environments affect emotions and behavior, with cities having psychogeographical contours ...

Situationism (concept) 1 — A social and political movement focused on practices like the dérive that challenge conventional notions of urban life a...

Remix to Ignition (album) 1 — R. Kelly song described as an 'all time classic' for dancing, subject of debate about separating art from artist.

H3 Podcast (film) 1 — YouTube podcast hosted by Ethan Klein that apparently discusses topics similar to Red Scare despite being its antithesis...

Care Bears (film) 1 — Children's entertainment franchise satirically mentioned as subject of BreadTube analysis claiming it represents anti-co...

Margaret Pyke (person) 1 — Co-founder of Malting House School in Cambridge, object of Frank Ramsey's romantic affection described in Burne-Jones st...

Edward Burne-Jones (person) 1 — Pre-Raphaelite artist whose style is referenced in describing Margaret Pyke's beauty.

Malting House School (place) 1 — Progressive school founded in Cambridge by Geoffrey and Margaret Pyke in the 1920s.

I Spy (book) 1 — Children's picture book used as escape from family tension during Thanksgiving.

Cumbria (place) 1 — County in northwest England mentioned as the location of a hill where the narrator plans to live in isolation at the bot...

JustEat (place) 1 — Food delivery app mentioned as the means by which someone could order McDonald's to a well in a remote hill location.

Terry Hall (person) 1 — Lead singer of The Specials ska band whose death is mourned by fans of the genre.

Lewis A. Kaplan (person) 1 — Federal judge assigned to high-profile cases including Sam Bankman-Fried, Chevron v Donziger, Prince Andrew, and Kevin S...

Steven Donziger (person) 1 — Environmental lawyer involved in Chevron v Donziger case, assigned to Judge Lewis A. Kaplan.

SDNY (place) 1 — Southern District of New York federal court, criticized as a favorable venue for white collar criminals.

Suicide Girls (concept) 1 — Alternative modeling website and aesthetic associated with heavily tattooed and pierced women, discussed as a cultural p...

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...