‘Red pill’ term has been co-opted by the right-wing since the release of The Matrix in 1999
In the 1999 film, Keanu Reeves’ Neo is offered the opportunity to see the truth of the world by taking a “red pill”.Download the new Independent Premium appSince the film’s release, the terms have been co-opted by the right-wing, with references to the pills becoming a popular meme in men’s rights activists circles and among the alt-right.
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