Reference That!

Recently I find myself pondering over the topic of references to popular culture in stories; namely how much is just enough, and how to stay well below the saturation line. Catalyst for my rumination is a much-hyped Korean TV show currently on its peak of popularity (you think I am talking about Squid Game, don’t you? Of course I am talking about bloody Squid Game!).  So what may be the pros and cons of integrating said show and, by deduction, any pop-cultural phenomenon? Let’s take a walk.