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This is a genuine question, as every time I have an argument about this with someone they bring a point so utterly stupid that it leaves me stumped...

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[–] Hyperreality@kbin.social 16 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Oh, but it gets better than that.

The Wachowskis, who directed the Matrix and transitioned, have admitted that the Matrix is actually in large part a trans allegory. Apparently one the pills used to transition was literally a red pill.

Which is why, if I remember correctly, when at one point Ivanka Trump and Elon Musk tweeted about taking the red pill, one of the Wachowskis replied that they should go fuck themselves.

Ah, what a time to be alive.

[–] maegul@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

That moment was probably peak social media. Along with Lewinski winning the internet with that word play joke.

[–] bleistift2@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The Wachowskis, who directed the Matrix and transitioned, have admitted that the Matrix is actually in large part a trans allegory.

Source?

[–] vzq@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 year ago

The work is not exactly subtle if you are even casually familiar with aspects of the trans experience.

[–] Hyperreality@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The Matrix is a 'trans metaphor', Lilly Wachowski says

https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-53692435