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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    In The Matrix (1999) the protaganist takes a red pill, discovers he’s been living in a simulation, and what the world is the really like.

    ‘Red pill’ has been co-opted by various far right movements to mean someone finally sees the ‘truth’.

    Most commonly it’s used by incels and misogynists. Think Andrew Tate and various pickup artist influencers.

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        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.