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The Matrix being written by and about transness is undoubtedly the funniest thing that has ever occurred
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This seems retroactive

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Anonymous 2w

I like the simulacra and simulation reference

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 2w

How so

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 2w

The Desert of the Real 😤

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 2w

I watched it recently and it didnt seem trans, gender was Cis the entire time. Even most of the Mr.Smiths, if not all, were from men

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 2w

have you heard of the term metaphor

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 2w

like obviously its not about trans people on the surface, but the idea of choosing between the pills, one symbolizing the easy and mainstream path, and the other meaning to break free of the rigidness of society and be your more truly embodied self… thats the metaphot

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 2w

Im not saying it cant be applied, it iust seems to be retroactive in it

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 2w

or.. it was a metaphor these are the writers btw (lana and lilly), they transitioned a few years after the movie came out

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