Totally a love letter to DC, but yeah in a "point and laugh" sorta way. It's like being heckled by an old friend when you deserve it.
Star trek : lower decks is the same way. Lots of solid "what the fuck was this about" takes about star trek lore, but the love is thick and cozy.
Should working code even be part of an interview? Seems like a situation rife with abuse.
Need free contractors? Just put your code issues up as a 4hr take home interview test.