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[–] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Oh no, I was being sardonic in order to further the, far more horrifying than I remembered, videos of people rejecting their bodies with such terrifying vehemence that they immediately terminated every sentient being within their capacity, including themselves.

As a commentary on trans issues, work culture, capitalism, political favoritism, etc., robocop is upsettingly timeless.

[–] ummthatguy@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Gotcha. That makes more sense now. Paul Verhoeven's satire is frequently misunderstood/misinterpreted.

[–] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I was about to ask how someone could misunderstand someone beating you over the head with violent authoritarianism for 2 hours, but…

[–] ummthatguy@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

It should be so easy, but then, here we are.