Beginning in 2017, QAnon, a far-right conspiracy theory, sparked a moral panic with claims that politicians and celebrities were engaged in Satanic child sexual abuse rituals. The panic was fueled by social media algorithms and led to the January 6 United States Capitol attack and other acts of violence. The QAnon panic reflects deep-seated anxieties about political corruption, child safety, and the erosion of trust in institutions.

The QAnon panic has been a central theme in contemporary literature, inspiring poets and writers to explore the dynamics of conspiracy theories, fear, and mass delusion. The event has been the subject of numerous works that critique the role of social media in spreading misinformation and the dangers of political extremism. It also serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of moral panic and the importance of critical thinking in the digital age.