I suspect this isn't a recent or current reality as much as it is about biased interpretation of events past, present and the future.  It may be as old as civilization, culture, religion, exploration, even science.  Definitely lacking clarity.  And sometimes you just have to find the humour.

Worsted weight

160m/175yd skeins

80g/2.8oz

3.0-3.5mm/2.5-4US

20 sts/10cm/4"