Even if it was, using media to explain ideas of politics isn't new nor is it bad. Like how is using Star Trek or Star Wars or any other piece of media that the public is familiar with on a cultural level inherently a "Gotcha!" to an argument/debate?
"Hey this book that was taught in classrooms has some parallels to current events."
"Wow, you're using your understandings of the world around you to make commentary? Weirdo."
That just sounds like you think people who can critically analyze media and the world suck. You must be a very boring person to have a conversation with, I can tell from this brief interaction.
You okay? I'm talking about behavior, and you're making it about people's abilities. If you want people to engage in critical analysis, don't start by saying they're unable to do it.