Eldritch Horror References

This cluster consists of comments humorously referencing Lovecraftian horrors like Cthulhu, fantasy villains such as Sauron and Balrogs, Roko's Basilisk, and other mythical entities to analogize a powerful, ominous technology or project, often evoking themes of hubris and uncontrollable power.

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Keywords

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Sample Comments

HL33tibCe7 May 10, 2024 View on HN

He who shall not be named in the middle

moffkalast Jun 22, 2023 View on HN

The thing that must not be named.

js4ever Nov 19, 2019 View on HN

It's not the wand, it's the Wizard

anti-shill May 18, 2015 View on HN

look upon my works, ye mighty, and despair....

pakitan Nov 27, 2013 View on HN

Don't forget about the coming of Cthulhu

rblion Jun 27, 2018 View on HN

Somewhere the Eye of Zauron is watching...

zabzonk Jun 6, 2023 View on HN

already there mate, Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn

CatWChainsaw Mar 26, 2023 View on HN

Look upon ouid's works, ye mighty, and despair.

andy_ppp Sep 20, 2024 View on HN

With great power and all that...

deafpolygon Jan 30, 2023 View on HN

Missed a chance to call it Hydra...