- Song lyrics from Let it all hang out: "Eating a Reuben sandwich with sauerkraut, Don't stop now honey woman - let is all hang out" - John Mellencamp
- The Reuben Song by M. W. Degan The Reuben Song
- "The Reubens" band eating Reuben sandwiches: Reubens eating Reubens
Movies/TV:
- In the movie When Harry Met Sally, Harry is eating a Reuben while Sally is dismantling one, methodically removing excess slices of turkey
- A Reuben by Any Other Name - released in 2010 takes a comedic look at the differences between Orthodox and Reform Judaism played out in terms of the differences between the New York and Los Angeles versions of the Reuben sandwicch
- Man v Food Nation- episode 19: Adam Richman travels to cities around the U.S. to try the signature food dishes of their local eateries. In in this season, Richman recruits residents of the city he visits to take on a food challenge, while he serves as their coach by giving them tips and advice on how to beat their challenges. Reuben challenge set.
Colloquialisms:
- A "Reuben" as defined by Urban Dictionary: the most irritating person alive, but you somehow feel so unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him that you can't help but adore him.
