Red Scare Canon — Cultural References from the Subreddit

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

Salon (place) 2 — Online publication that published a 2002 article about Israeli art students casing US government buildings before 9/11

Eras Tour (concept) 2 — Referenced as an example of a super-concert that remains popular with younger generations, contrasted with declining att...

Joe Burrow (person) 2 — NFL quarterback being diagnosed online with autism by people who saw a clip of him discussing his interest in fossils.

NPC (concept) 2 — Internet term for people perceived as lacking individuality or interesting qualities, used to express alienation from co...

Skynet (concept) 2 — Fictional AI system from Terminator franchise referenced as potential cause of human extinction through robot uprising

Self-harm (concept) 2 — Discussed as parallel behavior to incel posting, including cutting and eating disorders

Halo effect (concept) 2 — A cognitive bias where one positive characteristic (such as physical attractiveness) influences overall perception of a ...

Igor (person) 2 — A character in the film Anora whose actions at the film's conclusion sparked debate about his intentions

Volkswagen (concept) 2 — German car manufacturer cited as symbol of how Germany's reputation shifted from artistic and intellectual tradition to ...

Azov Brigade (concept) 2 — Ukrainian military unit with reported neo-Nazi elements that had a US weapons ban lifted in 2024, sparking controversy a...

Danny DeVito (person) 2 — Actor frequently suggested by Redditors as a replacement for actors who die or have scandals, with the joke that other c...

Hernán Cortés (person) 2 — Spanish conquistador who documented Aztec sacrificial rituals involving burning hearts and organs for smoke offerings.

Peter the Great (person) 2 — Russian czar whose reforms are assumed to be a topic of interest for men perceived as unattractive or mid.

Synesthesia (concept) 2 — Anomalous blending of the senses that Messiaen had, allowing him to see colors when hearing sounds

ADD (concept) 2 — Attention deficit disorder, discussed as potentially linked to environmental lead exposure from leaded gasoline.

I Love LA (film) 2 — Television series featuring shallow influencer characters and worthless pursuits, contrasted negatively with the creativ...