AH Cultural Descriptions

It Came From Planet Earth
An album by Iron Maiden in 1985. It Came From Planet Earth notably broke away from the usual historical themes of Iron Maiden, and in favor of science fiction. It took inspiration from everything ranging from 1950s B-movies, Isaac Asimov, Franco-Belgian comics like Valerian, Flash Gordon, and Star Trek. It was widely panned at released for being so different, and even Iron Maiden was quick to regret it, explaining they wanted to try something new but couldn't quite make it work, and thus quickly returned to their usual sound and style in subsequent albums. However, It Came From Planet Earth has since gained a massive cult following in retrospect, due to how unique it was among Iron Maiden's library.

Arab–Soviet War
 
Arab–Soviet War

the peak of arab israeli war. where the israeli army backed by soviet launch attack on the basis of "shielding and preventing from invasion that is coming". afterwards, the united states declared their support to palestinian and arab cause. and would later help to dispel the israeli back to their old border. in the end, a new border was drawn beetween palestinian and israelis. this episode of cold war was considered the closest thing we have to a third nuclear detonation in a war.

My fair froyim
 
A parody movie by Mel Brooks, released in 1971, that riffs on classic Shakespeare like Romeo and Juliet. My Fair Froyim was a success, but is lesser known among his filmography.

Ronald Raygun

a viral skit in the movie "america the police of the world". the skit (and ths character) itself became so popular, the studio make a movie for him, which also gone viral. ronald raygun was considered a peak of 2000s entertainment

love me do
 
love me do

A 1950’s NABC (North American Broadcasting Corporation) game show that essentially was a game where couples would go on blind dates and then choose a person to keep dating. The show was considered a pioneer of dating shows and was copied in most developed nations.

Richmond Till I Die
 
Richmond Till I Die
A modern-day retelling of the rise of Henry VII of England, reimagined as a sales executive who used to work for high-tech giant York Incorporated. He is portrayed as a loving family man with a ruthless streak towards his business rivals and power that only enhances his charisma, whose life is endangered when he falls in love with Elizabeth York, disputed heiress of York Incorporated.

Power Plays
 
Power Plays

The decade long struggle between Phoenix LLC and Powerblock, the two main Alleghenian electric companies. The struggle lasted from the early 1950s to the late 1990s, when Phoenix finally emerged victorious, mostly by bribing Alleghenian president Homer Simpson to pass new laws more favorable to Phoenix.

MILF-Men In Leather Fedoras
 
MILF-Men In Leather Fedoras

A Japanese alt-right group founded in 2016. The goal was to protest the seeming liberalization of the Japanese empire, which was allowing the independence of former colonies like Korea, Manchuria, the Phillipines, New Guinea, and Indonesia.

While the group stood in contrast to right wing traditionalists, they still held the view that Japan should dominate the Pacific and keep foreign powers out while also working towards future technology.

While the group often stated they were peaceful, they often got into battles with Syndicsalidts, communists, and pro democracy protestors.

Gobias Industries Exposed!
 
Gobias Industries Exposed!

A pamphlet by Aaron Burr attacking the going-ons of the New York Central bank, it's founder Phillip Schuiler and his principal backer, Alexander Hamilton (Who also happened to be Schuilers son-in-law). In the pamphlet Burr accuses Schuiler and Hamilton to use the bank's money for the pipedream project of building a homegrown US industrial capacity while neglecting to fund the harbor of New York in particular and international commerce in general.

The pamphlet was crucial in allowing Burr to claim Schuilers Congressional seat in the 1796 gubernatorial elections. It is today seen as one of the few examples where Burr actually beat Hamilton in rhetoric and opinion-writing.

The term 'gobias' is a New York slang derived from the Dutch 'gobe jas', (down-insulated jacket) meaning a person who is impervious to outside critic and unable to listen to advice.



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Doja Cat
 

Nickname of American soccer star Miguel “Mickey” Doja, the first American soccer player to start in a European League in 1971.

After playing for the New England Marksmen of the American Soccer League from 1967 until 1970, Texas born Doja was known for his excellent ball handling and vocal style of leadership. In 1971 he started a ten year career at Celtic Football Club in Glasgow, and in 1981, was traded to English Club Wolverhampton where he stayed until 1984.

His nickname came from his supposed cat like reflexes and his wispy, whisker like mustache. Today, he coaches Lone Star San Antonio football club in San Antonio TX, not far from his hometown of Del Rio.
 
Nickname of American soccer star Miguel “Mickey” Doja, the first American soccer player to start in a European League in 1971.

After playing for the New England Marksmen of the American Soccer League from 1967 until 1970, Texas born Doja was known for his excellent ball handling and vocal style of leadership. In 1971 he started a ten year career at Celtic Football Club in Glasgow, and in 1981, was traded to English Club Wolverhampton where he stayed until 1984.

His nickname came from his supposed cat like reflexes and his wispy, whisker like mustache. Today, he coaches Lone Star San Antonio football club in San Antonio TX, not far from his hometown of Del Rio.
dude where's your title.
 
Biscuits with the Boss

The success of Guy Ritchie's films in the 1990s and early 2000s sparked a gangster movie renaissance -- only this time, the preferred setting wasn't Sicily or Prohibition-era America, but London. With Gangstermania reaching its height in 2007, falling quickly out of fashion after 7/7. As the years went on, though, Gangstermania was revived -- but mostly in parody. Biscuits with the Boss was a 2019 BBC comedy, and which parodied British gangster culture of the 1990s and early 2000s. A cross between affectionate nostalgia, cringe comedy, and social commentary, it follows three wealthy London teenagers who -- through a series of wacky hijinks -- manage to bluff their way into the seedy underbelly of the East End, coming into contact with working-class and largely immigrant communities who are none too impressed by these cringey boys slumming it. "The Boss" in question is not an actual character; the three teenagers just pretend to be agents of "the Boss," and everyone around them (the Yardies, the IRA, the Skinheads, al-Qaeda, etc) all think they mean someone different.

The Seven Histories of Aleppo
 
The Seven Histories of Aleppo
A dramatic play by William Shakespeare chronicling the lives of multiple generations living in the city of Aleppo, of what is now Syria. This play is credited for having increased interest in Islamic cultures, and may have encouraged further colonization of North Africa by the British.

Master/$lave
 
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