despite there being much more fragmentation for what a pop culture reference is, than the 1900s, people still act surprised when you aren’t aware of a cultural reference from their own little microcosm
like the default isn't to just briefly explain it, the default is to genuinely confused for the next 5 minutes and derail the whole conversation
like the default isn't to just briefly explain it, the default is to genuinely confused for the next 5 minutes and derail the whole conversation