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Newnesz
Since: Jul, 2023
eroock
Since: Sep, 2012
2025-05-11 02:41:56
^ That's for fictionalized real-world events. Shout-Out may be the closest we have.
Salixshiraii
Since: Jun, 2014
2025-05-12 15:11:52
Agree that Shout-Out is the closest, but it seems to be more intertextual, i.e. it should be referring to another work, not a real world event. Take That! is another option if the reference is satirical towards something or someone topical.
Rachel4732
Since: Feb, 2024

What trope is used when a character refers to something reported in the real world news? It could be anything from a major world event to just a bit of celebrity gossip.
Thanks.