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John Ringer 

Similar to a Bellwether, a John Ringer refers to a leading indicator of some sort of change, similar to "canary in a coal mine". Unknown origin, has been used as a common phrase in corporate conference call settings at least going back to the late 90's.
As you can see here on this chart, the strong sales numbers act as a great John Ringer indicating healthy growth.
John Ringer by hackysackman February 18, 2021
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John Rabe 

Nazi Party member who lived and worked in China and saved approximately 200,000 people from getting murdered in the Nanking Massacre
John Rabe is proof that not all the Nazis were bad.
John Rabe by -meaningless- March 1, 2021

John Jones 

THE SEXY-IST MAN ALIVE -Yako-li
That dude over there is a John Jones
John Jones by yako-li March 25, 2021

John H. Cochrane 

American economist from the University of Chicago. Known for his laughable lack of knowledge on economics, racist blog where he censors comments while claiming to oppose censorship, and complete lack of understanding on fiscal policy, which he often writes embarrassing articles on.
John H. Cochrane is the laughing stock of economists.
John H. Cochrane by pravimag April 7, 2021

John Kyrle High School 

A manky school that can't deal with bullying and is full of roadmen and chavs
"Hey, did you hear that John Kyrle High School is a bad school?"
"Yeah, I know. It's horrible."

John Bernard 

John Bernard is Pogi na gwapo pa
John Bernard by anonymous October 19, 2021