Top 5 Most Hilarious Pop Culture References in ‘The Boys’
Nobody does satire quite like The Boys. Since 2019, the show has been mercilessly laughing at some of the most hilarious pop culture moments. This is our top 5 most genius bits.
The Boys delivers some of the most biting satirical takes. From celebrities being tone-deaf to corporate activism, nothing is sacred in the world of The Boys.
As we wait for Season 5, let's look back at 5 times the series absolutely nailed its pop culture parodies.
1. A-Train's Energy Drink Ad = Kendall Jenner's Infamous Pepsi Commercial
Back in 2017, Kendall Jenner starred in a controversial Pepsi ad. In it, she leaves a photoshoot to join a protest, then magically solves all tension by handing a cop a Pepsi. The Boys nailed this parody with A-Train and his energy drink.
The Boys' version encapsulated that tone-deafness and the absolute audacity. The parallels are so on-point it hurts.
2. The Church of the Collective = Scientology
The Church of the Collective is basically Scientology with a fresh coat of paint. It's all there: the celebrity members, the blackmail tactics. The show even nails the weird “toxic personality” stuff where they'll literally ruin someone's life just to keep everyone else in line.
3. Termite's Explosive Moment = That Viral Ant-Man/Thanos Theory
The internet had some interesting ideas about Ant-Man defeating Thanos by shrinking, going up his butt, and then expanding. Well, The Boys took that theory and made it reality with Termite. That scene where he explodes someone from the inside is a hilarious nod to the theory that Marvel was way too family-friendly to ever try. The Boys, however, has no such limitations.
4. ‘American Hero’ = Every Reality Show Ever
The Boys totally gets how fake Reality TV actually is. Their American Hero is basically every reality competition rolled into one hilarious package. Is it real? Definitely not. But is it entertaining? Heck, yeah!
5. The Deep's “Imagine” Video = That Cringe Celebrity Singalong
Gal Gadot and her celeb friends really thought singing “Imagine” from their mansions would make everyone feel better during 2020. The Boys didn't let that slide. The Deep's attempt at a similar video is spot-on parody of celebrity tone-deafness.
Just like the original video, this one tries to seem relatable while being completely out of touch. In one word: delicious.
