> because of a "Cypher" in the Chicago queer/goth scene @arthur_affect
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And the ambivalence toward counter culture is also reflected in the theme in Matrix and Sense8 of drug pushing
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@BootlegGirl ha I just realized that the Matrix has a bit about how Neo doesn't fit in w the rebels bc he left the Matrix "too old"2 replies 1 retweet 6 likes -
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@BootlegGirl you're supposed to take the red pill as a teen, if you're in your 30s its too late2 replies 1 retweet 4 likes -
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@BootlegGirl but yeah in the starting real world scenes Neo isn't a leather goth guy1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
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@BootlegGirl he's connected to that scene bc they see him as a valuable resource but clearly deeply uncomfortable with it2 replies 0 retweets 2 likes -
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Which again, the Wachowskis have expressed in public interviews. They're clearly active in the alt-goth Chicago scene
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But speaking as someone who knows people in that scene they are seriously on the down low as you'd expect
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Basically, Wachowski protagonists want privacy to express their authentic identities but feel pressure from all sides
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@BootlegGirl oh yeah there's definitely sympathy for Cypher in his villain speech
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@BootlegGirl "he set us free!" "Free?! I do everything he tells me!" - common cry in activist scenes3 replies 1 retweet 1 like -
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@BootlegGirl and thus yeah all the shit w Nomi feeling alienated at Pride1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes - Show replies
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