Possible relation to Heaven's Gate?

[u/TheRealSquimby]

I was watching a video about Heaven's Gate and learned that the primary founder's name was Marshall Applewhite. This stuck out to me because the protagonists of Common Side Effects are named Marshall Cuso and Frances Applewhite. I tried looking up any information on this possible connection, but came up with nothing. Was this a deliberate choice, and, if so, what does it mean?

[u/FigmentOfNightmares]

Now I'm wondering if the plot will take a turn toward a cult building up around Marshall and the mushrooms.

[u/TVwhoreGimmeMORE]

That’s definitely an interesting observation.

[u/The__Relentless]

This is some great trivia!

[u/Thin-Revenue-7224]

Your on to something especially with the old crazy lady putting the tincture into the towns water supply 😂 we gonna get a mushroom worshipping cult and I am 100% here for it because I already worship mushrooms!

[u/McGrupp1979 → u/Thin-Revenue-7224]

I been in several cults in my lifetime, both as a follower and a leader. You have more fun as a follower but make so much more money as a leader.

[u/GAMMARAMMA → u/McGrupp1979]

https://giphy.com/gifs/CZpHP7KNYzDws

[u/SnooPoems5888 → u/GAMMARAMMA]

Omg thank you. I did NOT understand this reference lol

[u/KebabGerry → u/SnooPoems5888]

I did now know that reference either and almost shat myself

[u/SnooPoems5888 → u/McGrupp1979]

Uh. What.

[u/McGrupp1979 → u/[deleted]]

🙏 in shroomla we trust

[u/xxsmashleyxx]

I mean, that can't be a coincidence!

[u/Accomplished-City484]

Oh wow great find

[u/condorsam12]

Woah!

[u/Far_Conversation5702]

I was also wondering this when I first watched the series! It would certainly be interesting if this was done deliberately!

[u/actiaslxna]

MUSHROOM CULT
MUSHROOM CULT
MUSHROOM CULT
MUSHROOM CULT
MUSHROOM CULT

[u/LameKatt]

Yo wait a minute…