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[–] PotatoesFall@discuss.tchncs.de 81 points 1 month ago (5 children)

redpilled is from the matrix, not sure what the relation to estrogen is there. What's the origin of based?

[–] Lux@lemmy.blahaj.zone 22 points 1 month ago

The matrix is a trans allegory and based is from lil B, aka BasedGod

[–] ValenThyme@reddthat.com 11 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

based comes from freebasing crack cocaine, lil b the Based God really popularized it's usage. It's 80's hip hop slang.

[–] koper@feddit.nl 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

The directors of the matrix are both trans, and confirmed that it was an allegory. Trans people are usually faced with the dilemma of repressing their identity (blue pill) or transitioning (red pill).

[–] lime@feddit.nu 5 points 1 month ago

to add to the other comments, afaik estrogen pills were usually red when the matrix was made.