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Let's Look at Our Society Through Roddy Piper's "They Live" Glasses
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Let's Look at Our Society Through Roddy Piper's "They Live" Glasses

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Introduction

In 1988 — the best year ever! — the movie They Live was released. The movie is about the protagonist, played by WWE Wrestler Roddy Piper, who discovers a pair of unique sunglasses that reveal the hidden reality of the world.

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When he wears the glasses, he can see subliminal messages everywhere, like “Obey,” “Consume,” “Conform,” and “Stay Asleep,” embedded in advertisements, signs, and media.

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