Geekery
Cardassians: a militaristic Star Trek race that enslaved the Bajoran populace between 2328 and 2369.
Popular Culture
Kardashians: a militaristic family that enslaved society between 2007 and whenever we manage to get rid of them.
I am more embarrassed about knowing who the Kardashians are than my Star Trek knowledge. What does that say about our current 'culture'?!