#Neo and Trinity Theme

[crossfalconx5]

I know tumblr is a neosmith haven first and foremost but trineo will always be so so special to me. Like, I haven’t seen a “straight” relationship in an action movie this good in probably forever. I haven’t seen a relationship in MOVIES this good in forever. The Matrix films do such an incredible job of making you FEEL how much they love eachother, and it’s subversion of usual tropes only adds to the believability of their romance.

Yap session ahead, be warned.

Neo, the “male” protagonist of an action movie, the badass chosen one who’s supposed to get the girl in the end, acts uncharacteristically soft and dependent on his female love interest for someone in such a role. He needs her just as much as he needs him, and not in the typical “oh I’m so tough and masculine and badass and I need her to ground me so I don’t go off the handle” kind of way but “I truly need this person in my life. She completes me in such a way that I cannot imagine existing without her. If push comes to shove I know she is the one who will save me who will find me, who will love me even when the world is against us.” And it makes their romance so much more sincere. Seeing the traditionally masculine and dominant role of an action hero guy be occupied by someone who literally cannot be apart from his female love interest without becoming lost is insanely refreshing. The reciprocity of their affection makes the viewer understand their is one that’s deeper than any other relationship in the movie, which is good because it is literally the emotional through line of the entire trilogy!!!

This also applies to Trinity. Trinity, at first glance, seems to occupy the role of “kickass girlboss who is cold at first but eventually softens up for the male love interest and centers her entire world around him.” But this trope is, thankfully, completely subverted. Her cold and serious nature is clearly established to be both a key part of who she is and a key part of how she survives in a world that’s been incredibly cruel to her. When she falls for Neo she doesn’t STOP being a badass and dominant woman, but she allows herself to let her guard down around him because their bond is based in a huge amount of earned trust and a feeling of safety. Trust and safety that we see grow over the course of the original trilogy. Her attachment to him doesn’t feel unearned and her personality stays consistent while the viewer is also able to see another layer of her character, which grounds both Trinity and their relationship. Trinity also takes on more traditionally “masculine” roles in the relationship. She gets visibly jealous and protective of Neo, she makes snarky but affectionate quips about how much Neo misses her, and she fights tooth and nail to save Neo when he gets in way over his head.

The flip and subversion of these tropes are especially endearing to me, a queer person. It’s undeniable that the Matrix is in some way a queer metaphor (though I’d like to argue the whole thing is a bigass queer metaphor) and the unconventional portrayal of gender roles in a “straight” relationship where one of the characters is meant to be a transgender allegory is undeniably going to connect with queer audiences. I find (more often than not) queer creators put a lot of care into their queer relationships, which (again, more often than not) leads to them having more substance and heart than couples meant to appeal to straight (and particularly straight male) audiences.

I also think the added theme of fate and the idea that they quite literally cannot exist without the other adds to much weight to their romance. When a relationship is a key element of your story (as in literally the most important emotional through line) it’s only natural you will put an immense amount of care into it. Something about the idea of two people finding each other in every universe is something a lot of people find appealing, it’s a tale as old as time for good reason and this particular portrayal of this trope is very special to me and a lot of other people. When two characters prove through both their actions and their words they would give up everything for one another, you simply cannot help but root for them.

Anyways point is THIS IS PEAK YURI and I need to see more of it!!!!

[dev1rus]

Thinks about writing for my epic matrix au of Trinity, neo and Smith working together for a bit in exploration of the one themes and also being able to write about how fucking annoying his new humanity would be with them is this a sigma idea

[polarisbibliotheque]

The Matrix - Tiffany | Tiffany | Trinity.

Tiffany | Tiffany | Trinity.

Pairing: Trinity x Neo (I'm a sucker for them, leave me be)

Summary: It's when she's alone that she can hear the noise. It doesn't stop. It hammers a name inside her head, forcing her compliance. Until Tiffany hears in the back of her mind someone calling her a different name... Trinity.

TRIGGER WARNING: Crazy identity crisis, bordering (or even being) dissociation. Lots of anxiety, questioning reality and one's own identity; questioning authority, life paths and memories. Big blurry lines between reality, dreams, memory and imagination. If you struggle with those themes (and dissociation, psychosis, etc.), I advise not reading it.

Author's Notes: I know, weird one. But it's that time of the year I'm getting older (my birthday) and I generally hate it - so I decided to do my Keanu Reeves marathon. Chose The Matrix to kickstart things and I just really love those damn movies. They always make me think and I think it's good I'm rewatching now - precisely when I needed to.

That being said, I wrote this random thing after watching Ressurections for the first time with my sister a couple of years ago (you guys know I haven't been writing for a while). It's been completely forgotten, until I found it again recently, for my amazement. Turns out, I really like it. Never posted it 'cause it's very different from what I usually post, but figured why not. I write because I like talking about certain things - and these movies are a punch in the gut for me.

When I was a kid, I always wanted to be like Trinity when I grew up no wonder I literally dress like her in the last movie. But things turned out pretty differently and watching her story in the 4th movie made a LOT of sense to me. And I too would've kicked The Analyst's jaw off if he named me Tiffany for 20 years.

I'm thinking about eventually writing different and new things like that - don't worry, I'll keep writing for DMC, that's something I'll never stop; but you guys have NO IDEA how much I've been controlling myself over the years not to write Cyberpunk 2077 stuff I have a soft spot for Keanu Reeves, blame it on him

As she scrubbed her hands with the foaming soap, the warm water untied the stress on her shoulders, gradually making her feel at home.

It was funny how a hobby could also be a chore - and how being a mother was, sometimes, extremely tiring. Tiffany kept rubbing her fingers in an absent-minded manner, furrowing her eyebrows.

Tiffany.

She could hear her children calling.

Tiffany.

She could hear her husband calling.

Tiffany. Tiffany. Tiffany.

That name - her own name... - hammered inside her head as if it wanted to force her acceptance... As if taming her. She could hear her husband's voice saying it over and over and over and over again. Tiffany, Tiffany, Tiffany...

"Trinity!"

The voice that echoed in the back of her mind wasn't her husband's.

She immediately opened her eyes and stopped scrubbing her hands. Looking around, there was no noise but the falling warm water, filling the bathroom with its hot mist.

She was alone. And, even if she was surrounded by her children and her husband, their happy and average family... She was always alone.

Her heart began pounding a little faster and that familiar lump in her throat started forming, ready to take her breath away. Why did she feel like that? It made no sense. She was perfectly happy, perfectly normal, with a perfectly good life. She wasn't alone.

Trying to take her mind away from that, Tiffany started scrubbing the motorcycle grease from her fingers once again.

This time, while closing her eyes, she saw something else. The hands cleaning her fingers weren't hers... They were someone else's. Long, warm fingers taking their time in a smooth touch - much too loving to be her husband's. Much too loving to be Chad's hands.

Opening her eyes once more, Tiffany looked around, covering the upper part of her body.

But she was alone.

The only noise to be heard was the water. The only breathing body was hers.

Chad wasn't home from work yet. The kids were at their grandma's. Those hands she saw weren't hers.

Her heart pounded as if it wanted to break out from her chest. That touch... She longed for that touch. She wanted to feel it again... As if she felt it before, so many years ago, and her heart finally found solace once more.

That made absolutely no sense.

Shaking her head, Tiffany grabbed the soap and started to lather up from her fingers to her arms, making her way to her shoulders.

And again, while closing her eyes, she could see another set of hands doing it for her. Warm, loving, familiar... Going up her elbow until finally arriving at her shoulders, starting to massage the constant pain on her back up to her neck.

She felt the owner of those hands approaching, her body burning as she felt his body coming closer to hers from behind.

Tiffany's eyes shot open again, her feet turning around in a violent spin.

No one.

She was alone.

Again.

Then why did she feel that...? It was so real, it...

It was home.

During all those long years married to Chad, raising their children and living their lives like the perfect suburban family they were, she never felt at home. And she could only understand it now, feeling that presence - that strange vision that felt like a memory.

A memory from a life lived so many years ago. A life forgotten. A life from distant tales and great deeds.

A life completely different from her mundane reality.

She tried to keep on with her shower. She had to finish quickly and prepare dinner: there were too many things to do before she could call it a day.

But... At the same time she didn't want to close her eyes again, she did. It was more than a morbid curiosity. As if something inside herself kept telling her, constantly, she needed to know. She needed to see that again. She needed to feel it again.

She had to see his face.

As soon as she closed her eyes, she could only see flashes. It wasn't her beautiful, well decorated bathroom - it was gray and improvised, almost like a cave. Water fell on them. She wasn't alone. She was never alone - not in that life. Those hands... Those hands ran on her body, helping her shower. She was younger, her hair was shorter - too short even.

And then she felt his lips at the base of her neck, with a quick peck before whispering something. A word that made her feel at home.

"Trinity."

She was violently kicked back into reality as she opened her eyes, finding herself alone in that perfect bathroom. All the air in the world couldn't help her breathe properly again, all the grounding couldn't make her stop trembling. She spun around, searching, looking for something, without knowing exactly what it was. Her chest was bleeding - but as her hands cradled her heart, there was nothing there but water.

Then why...? How...? What was that crippling void that filled her soul, slowly eating its way into her mind? Who did she see? Who was Trinity?

What was all that? Who was he?

And why, oh why did it hurt so much?

She was alone, completely alone, in that sterile white bathroom that seemed like a cage, too big for her - she was small, she was alone, she was... Tiffany? Why did that name suddenly inspired such loathing on her? Why her glass-blue eyes couldn't stop weeping desperately? Why did her arms long for holding something... Someone...?

Even if she held her children... Even if she held Chad. It wasn't what her soul was searching, it was something else... Someone else. That empty space inside her she always knew was there but never really managed to put into words. That part of her that seemed to be missing, to be long gone. That made her eyes water and her chest hurt, that made her lose her breath and cry - as if she was nothing but a scared child missing someone she loved so.

Why couldn't she find him...? Was he alive? Was he dead? Who was he? And why did it seem he loved that Trinity so much - why did it seem she was her?

"Tiffany! You're taking some time in that shower, are you ok?"

Completely startled, she turned back at the door, one of her hands leaning on the cold tiles of the wall while the other pressed on her forehead. Her eyes stared at the entrance of the bathroom, wide as the pale moon in the sky.

Tiffany.

Tiffany.

That was her name. That was her reality. Those tiles, that cozy, well-decorated room, those fuzzy towels, Chad knocking on the door.

Tiffany.

That was real. That was... Real?

Was Trinity real? She felt real. The man who called her name also felt real - much more than all the caresses, touches and kisses she had exchanged with her husband up to that point in her life. Trinity wasn't alone... Trinity didn't have that void inside her chest, slowly taking up her soul, just like Tiffany had. As if the person she was would slowly disappear, all alone and forgotten - being just a shadow of who she once was. But...

"Hey, Tiff! Answer me! Are you ok?"

Was she ok? Was Tiffany ok? What about Trinity? How was she...? She wasn't... She missed something.

Tiffany missed something.

"I miss something..." She muttered mindlessly, feeling as the tears ran from her wide-open eyes, face completely expressionless.

She closed her eyes tightly, trying to stop that noise. That lack of breath. That heartbreaking loneliness.

"I'm always with you, Trin." Again, he was standing behind her, holding her tightly into his arms, entangling his fingers with her right hand while keeping his head cradled on her shoulder. She could feel herself smiling. Trinity was smiling.

"Tiffany!"

Trinity.

"Tiffany!"

Trinity.

"TIFFANY!"

"I'm alright!"

She finally managed to scream back, opening her eyes one last time. She could barely breathe and could barely hear whatever Chad was going on about on the other side of the door.

"I'm alright." She whispered to herself, running her hand on her forehead before shutting down the water from the shower and getting out of the box.

The feeling of the fuzzy towel was grounding. For a few moments, she wasn't sure who she was. What did they call that again...? Dissociating?

It was probably what happened to her. It started since the therapists said something about PTSD after an accident she was involved - but then again... She didn't know if it was real. It could've been a dream and maybe she had a dream about the therapists too. She wasn't sure.

Looking at her right hand, it was as if she had a residual of that presence behind her, of those arms holding her. And, once more, she was struck with that feeling... That longing... That something missing.

That absolutely nothing she already had could fill that empty space inside her chest.

"Tiff! You're sure you're ok? I'm tired from work and need to take a shower, are you taking too long to get out...?"

"No, no, I'll be out in a minute, Chad." She shook her head, starting to dry her body as fast as she could. "I'm gonna make us some pasta for dinner, ok?"

"Yeah! You're the best, Tiff!"

There was still too much to do before she could call it a day. She had to get a grip and get back to her life, it didn't matter how real all of that felt.

But something inside her, a small sparkle that she decided to ignore completely, wanted another voice to call her "Trin".

[worstvideogamesong-poll]

Worst Video Game Song Tournament Masterpost

The tournament has begun! We are currently in round 4, and each poll will be open for a week. I will also be reblogging each poll 12 hours after it is posted so that people in different time zones are able to see them more easily. If you don't want to see these reblogs, block the tag #12th hour reblog. There will be a total of 8 polls in this round. 4 polls will be posted a day for a total of 2 days.

When you vote, I would recommend listening to as much as you can of each song before voting, but how you choose is up to you. Remember to be civil in the tags and replies! Some posts will have propaganda included with the songs, but feel free to add more propaganda in the tags and replies, or send it to me in the ask box and I'll try to share it as soon as I can!

View the bracket, make predictions and more on Challonge here

View the spreadsheet of submissions here

View the original introduction post here

Read the FAQ here

Listen to the full playlist on YouTube here

Full list of polls under the cut:

Round 1

Match 1 - Lavender Town (Pokémon Red/Blue) vs. Vs. Odd Yo-Kai (Yo-Kai Watch)

Match 2 - K.K. Synth (Animal Crossing New Leaf) vs. Bad Feeling (Mad Rat Dead)

Match 3 - This is Where You Are Caucasian Destination Boy (Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku) vs. Morpho Knight (Kirby and the Forgotten Land)

Match 4 - Track 6 (The Ring: Terror's Realm) vs. Fallen Down (Undertale)

Match 5 - Rodeo Time! (Yo-Kai Watch 3) vs. The Fade (Dragon Age Origins)

Match 6 - Rivers in the Desert (mito Remix) (Persona 5 Dancing in Starlight) vs. Birthday Cake (Jet Set Radio Future)

Match 7 - Let's Start the Killing Game (Danganronpa v3: Killing Harmony) vs. You've Got to Eat Your Vegetables! (Commander Keen 4)

Match 8 - Venus (Doom Troopers Sega Genesis) vs. GB Hunter Theme (GB Hunter)

Match 9 - Know What I Mean? (Mario Party 2) vs. Boss Theme 1 (Sonic Superstars)

Match 10 - Area 4, 8, & 13 (Santa Claus Saves the Earth GBA) vs. The Yoshi Clan (Yoshi's New Island)

Match 11 - Bomb Rush Blush (Remix) - Splatoon 2 vs. Mansion Basement (Resident Evil Director's Cut)

Match 12 - Monkeys (Nancy Drew: Ransom of the Seven Ships) vs. Vacation Music 1 (The Sims 1)

Match 13 - Hazy Lane (Yo-Kai Watch 3) vs. Central City (Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood)

Match 14 - Mumble Blues (Armed and Delirious (Dementia)) vs. Crazy Bus Title Screen (Crazy Bus)

Match 15 - Striptease (Persona 4) vs. Professor Birch's Laboratory (Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)

Match 16 - Oppression (Cave Story) vs. Spookwave (Undertale)

Match 17 - Nocturne (Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood) vs. Ancient Chozo Ruins (Metroid II: Return of Samus)

Match 18 - Diggity Dog (WWF No Mercy N64) vs. YZAP (Yo-Kai Watch 3)

Match 19 - Versus (Sonic Eraser) vs. Neo-Opportunist (Mad Rat Dead)

Match 20 - 50m (Donkey Kong '94) vs. Black Tar (Xenoblade Chronicles X)

Match 21 - Shadow World (DE DE MOUSE Remix) (Persona 4 Dancing All Night) vs. Mushroom Road (Tales of the Abyss)

Match 22 - Fest Zest (Splatoon 2) vs. Survival Instincts Kicking In (Bravely Default II)

Match 23 - Drawbridge Dilemma (WarioWare: Get it Together!) vs. Fight Theme 1 (Omikron: The Nomad Soul)

Match 24 - Thrifty Megamart (Pokémon Sun/Moon) vs. Metal Gear MS DOS Soundtrack (Metal Gear MS DOS)

Match 25 - NLA (Night) (Xenoblade Chronicles X) vs. Spooktune (Undertale)

Match 26 - Namco Arcade 80's Retro Medley (Super Smash Bros. for Wii U) vs. I Love Beijing Tiananmen (Hong Kong 97)

Match 27 - Stage Theme (1942) vs Red-Green-Yellow-Yellow (Mother 3)

Match 28 - Din's Power (Harp) (The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword) vs. Wildfire (Honkai: Star Rail)

Match 29 - Midna's Lament (Remix) (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate) vs. Tired of Life (Lady of Beestmeel Bro)

Match 30 - Holy Orders? (Guilty Gear XX) vs. Burning Men's Soul (Persona Trinity Soul)

Match 31 - Built to Scale (Rhythm Heaven Fever) vs. Main Theme (Beverly Hills Cop)

Match 32 - Just Leave Me Alone (OMORI) vs. Denegul (Lagoon)

Match 33 - Now or Never! (Remix) (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate) vs. Crown Dungeon (The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages)

Match 34 - Heart and Soul (Cutscene) (Sonic Frontiers) vs. Dungeon Man (EarthBound)

Match 35 - Resetti's Theme (Animal Crossing: Wild World) vs. Rise & Shine, Ursine! (Danganronpa v3: Killing Harmony)

Match 36 - Belly Flop (Splatoon 3) vs. Lemon Jelly (The Sims 2)

Match 37 - mmm yess put the tree on my pizza (Pizza Tower) vs. The Moving Gigantic Ship (Tales of Xillia)

Match 38 - Comin' at ya, My girl (Yakuza 5) vs. Track 7 (Frozen Fruits)

Match 39 - Battle (Field) (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) vs. Title Theme (The Adventures of Rad Gravity)

Match 40 - Emphasis on Scat (BattleBlock Theater) vs. Shipwreckin' (Splatoon 2)

Match 41 - Tem Shop (Undertale) vs. Character Select (Marvel vs. Capcom 2)

Match 42 - Title Screen (Tagin' Dragon) vs. Path of Pain (Hollow Knight)

Match 43 - What's Your Name? (San Fransisco Rush) vs. Pathetic House (Undertale)

Match 44 - Mine: Zew (The Void/Tension) vs. Chocobo Theme (Final Fantasy 2)

Match 45 - Versus Giegue (EarthBound Beginnings) vs. Dragon's Den (Pokémon Gold/Silver)

Match 46 - Great Bay Temple (The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask) vs. Sagat's Theme (Street Fighter 1)

Match 47 - Chocobo Theme (Final Fantasy X-2) vs. Honeylune Ridge (Super Mario Odyssey)

Match 48 - Close in the Distance (Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker) vs. Shrimp Shuffle (Rhythm Heaven Fever)

Match 49 - Desert (Super Mario Bros.) (Super Mario Maker 2) vs. National Anthem (Double Dribble Arcade)

Match 50 - Dubble Bath (DIY Remix) (Splatoon 2) vs. Fun House (Spider-Man the Animated Series)

Match 51 - Options (Sonic Spinball) vs. Welcome to Mario Cars 2 (Mario Cars 2)

Match 52 - Twilit Battle (The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess) vs. Confusion (Digimon World 3)

Match 53 - 25m (Donkey Kong) vs. Buying Goods at Palmira (Evergrace)

Match 54 - Crazy Shuffle Theme (Action 52) vs. Joke's End (Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga)

Match 55 - Treasure Caves (Wild Woody) vs. Long Elevator (Undertale)

Match 56 - Conspiracy (わるだくみ) (Muv Luv) vs. Opening (Sonic Blast 3D 5)

Match 57 - Digital Roots (Deltarune Chapter 2) vs. Lying in the Darkness (Tales of Graces)

Match 58 - Victory Road (Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver) vs. Title Music (Manic Miner)

Match 59 - Donut Plains (Super Mario Kart) vs. Nightclub (Sabotaged) (Payday 3)

Match 60 - Credtrap (Nancy Drew: Secrets Can Kill) vs. Cole Train Rap (Gears of War)

Match 61 - Tragic Prince (Castlevania: Symphony of the Night) vs. Theme of Stardust (Yakuza 2)

Match 62 - Vital (Fornite) vs. Title Screen (Ballz 3D)

Match 63 - Emblem Engage! (Fire Emblem: Engage) vs. Sub-Tree Area (Kirby Super Star)

Match 64 - Maximum Power (After Burner (Amiga)) vs. Imp's Song (DOOM)

Round 2

Match 1 - Lavender Town (Pokémon Red/Blue) vs. K.K. Synth (Animal Crossing: New Leaf)

Match 2 - This is Where You Are Caucasian Destination Boy (Project Sekai: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku) vs. Track 6 (The Ring: Terror's Realm)

Match 3 - The Fade (Dragon Age: Origins) vs. Birthday Cake (Jet Set Radio Future)

Match 4 - You've Got to Eat Your Vegetables! (Commander Keen 4) vs. GB Hunter Theme (GB Hunter)

Match 5 - Know What I Mean? (Mario Party 2) vs. The Yoshi Clan (Yoshi's New Island)

Match 6 - Mansion Basement (Resident Evil Director's Cut) vs. Vacation Music 1 (The Sims 1)

Match 7 - Central City (Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood) vs. Title Screen (Crazy Bus)

Match 8 - Striptease (Persona 4) vs. Spookwave (Undertale)

Match 9 - Nocturne (Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood) vs. Diggity Dog (WWF No Mercy (N64))

Match 10 - Versus (Sonic Eraser) vs. 50m (Donkey Kong)

Match 11 - Shadow World (DE DE MOUSE Remix) (Persona 4 Dancing All Night) vs. Survival Instincts Kicking In (Bravely Default II)

Match 12 - Fight Theme 1 (Omikron: The Nomad Soul) vs. Metal Gear MS DOS Soundtrack (Metal Gear MS DOS)

Match 13 - NLA (Night) (Xenoblade Chronicles X) vs. I Love Beijing Tiananmen (Hong Kong 97)

Match 14 - Stage Theme (1942) vs. Din's Power (Harp) (The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword)

Match 15 - Tired of Life (Lady of Beestmeel Bro) vs. Holy Orders? (Guilty Gear XX)

Match 16 - Main Theme (Beverly Hills Cop (PC)) vs. Denegul (Lagoon(SNES))

Match 17 - Crown Dungeon (The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages) vs. Dungeon Man (EarthBound)

Match 18 - Resetti's Theme (Animal Crossing: Wild World) vs. Belly Flop (Splatoon 3)

Match 19 - The Moving Gigantic Ship (Tales of Xillia) vs. Track 7 (Frozen Fruits)

Match 20 - Title Theme (The Adventures of Rad Gravity) vs. Emphasis on Scat (BattleBlock Theater)

Match 21 - Character Select (Marvel vs. Capcom 2) vs. Title Screen (Tagin' Dragon (NES))

Match 22 - What's Your Name? (San Fransisco Rush) vs. Mine: Zew (The Void/Tension)

Match 23 - Versus Giegue (EarthBound Beginnings) vs. Sagat's Theme (Street Fighter 1)

Match 24 - Chocobo Theme (Final Fantasy X-2) vs. Shrimp Shuffle (Rhythm Heaven Fever)

Match 25 - National Anthem (Double Dribble Arcade) vs. Fun House (Spider-Man: The Animated Series)

Match 26 - Welcome to Mario Cars 2 (Mario Cars 2) vs. Confusion (Digimon World 3)

Match 27 - Buying Goods at Palmira (Evergrace) vs. Crazy Shuffle Theme (Action 52)

Match 28 - Treasure Caves (Wild Woody) vs. Opening (Sonic 3D Blast 5)

Match 29 - Lying in the Darkness (Tales of Graces) vs. Title Music (Manic Miner)

Match 30 - Nightclub (Sabotaged) (Payday 3) vs. Credtrap (Nancy Drew: Secrets Can Kill)

Match 31 - Theme of Stardust (Yakuza 2) vs. Title Screen (Ballz 3D(SNES))

Match 32 - Emblem Engage! (Fire Emblem: Engage) vs. Imp's Song (DOOM)

Round 3

[synthient]

there's an article about his band where Keanu talks about what bass Neo would play and he mentions that Neo would play jazz with Morpheus on drums and Agent Smith on keyboard. truly a powerful image. NeoSmith band au when.

au where Morpheus and Smith have both been trying to recruit Neo into their dueling bands: Morpheus' cool indie-grunge acoustic band Nebuchadnezzar, and Smith's sleek corporate sellout synth band Agent. Through some form of anime rival conniving, Smith manages to destroy Nebuchadnezzar (get all Morpheus' bandmates except Trinity to drop out). But in turn, he gets dropped by his corporate sponsors and abandoned by his two bandmates.

Then they form an unexpected alliance, combining their acoustic/synthy sounds into a joint act called Room 303. Part of the gimmick is that there's four of them, but they rotate the lineup so only three of them perform at a time (this is as much to lower the risk of anyone trying to bite each other on stage as it is for theming reasons). I haven't decided what Trinity plays but I'm open to suggestions ("the triangle" is funny but not cool enough). And rest assured that the band IS a messy polycule (it's called Room 303 because that's the first hotel room where. where they)

[ratwavekayla]

Terminal, The Matrix and Inspirations

I'm in a weird mood (like high energy but also a bit moody but not actually sad, I think I had two much caffeine after accidentally missing my meds yesterday) so I'm gonna try and write a post I was meaning to do during the Terminal kickstarter but didn't get around to: discussing the explicit influence of The Matrix on Terminal.

Terminal is a Matrix game, like obviously. The central premise; the world as you know it is a lie, a simulation operated by machines, is the exact same. In diverges in other elements of the setting (the pirates of Libertatia are very different from the rebels of Zion for instance) as well as in semiotics (the Robot Authority as written are shaded with themes around coercive control, that's something I'm bringing to this story rather than adapting from the Matrix).

The starting point for writing Terminal was "hey I bet this Inevitable system could be used to make a game like The Matrix films" but I quickly decided I didn't want the setting to just be The Matrix with the serial numbers filed off. I don't think that approach is like "wrong" but it didn't feel right to the kind of game I wanted to make.

(An interesting quirk is the characters who feel like closer analogues were definitely the ones I wrote earlier in the books development, whereas characters developed later don't cleanly map in the same way.)

I think of Terminal more as pastiche than fanfic (those distinctions aren't being expressed as a value judgement, just a difference). In some cases it's using that pastiche as a vehicle for new stories and some elements of the pastiche are in part commentary (the inner workings of the pirates are partly a reaction to finding it interesting how Zion has such a heirachal structure for a civilization founded by people who rejected conformity or for a more critical example I avoided the slavery metaphors that the original Matrix uses because I found those shallow and poorly conceived). I see the relationship between Terminal and The Matrix as like the relationship between Superman and the various characters inspired by or otherwise riffing in him.

Anyway that's a lot of preamble and naval gazing. I was planning to just run down some characters and who they ended up inspiring. Let's do that now.

Let's do Neo first. Neo's in the game in a few senses. One is the character of Atalanta in the startup operation (the scenario for you first session of play that kicks off the campaign. Atalanta is someone you're trying to free from the Terminal. She's channelling a similar mood to Neo in the first film before he meets Trinity. Basically the scenario is you getting to be Atalanta's Trinity. Atalanta isn't a programmer, partly that's differentiating the character from her inspiration but partly it's as I don't know enough about coding to make it a meaningful character trait. She furthers differs in that she's not fated (at least by the text) to become the Omen, instead the crew drop her off in Libertatia and she starts to make a life for herself from there. The crew can check in on her and perhaps I fluence whether she returns as a major character (this beat maybe brings in some of The Kid from 2/3 but I don't know if that was a conscious influence). Oh also Atalanta is trans, like so's Neo but I mean textually, cause I liked the idea of doing a trans metaphor narrative with a canonically trans character.

Speaking of the Omen that element is obviously an analogue to the Path of the One. This is an interesting case study in small changes in a pastiche having far reaching impact. In early development I wondered whether my equivalent to this would have been a major NPC I didn't love that idea but I also didn't like the idea of one player getting to be the Most Important Character. This eventually led to the idea of the Omen code being shared amongst people throughout a campaign as significant connections are formed. I liked the emotional through line this can create; this a game about breaking away from manipulative controlling forces by forming healthy meaningful connections. It's Neo choosing the door that leads back to Trinity.

The other major change was that the pirates of Libertatia are aware of the reboots the cycle of reincarnation has contributed. This was firstly a practical change; if I'm making a game inspired by the Matrix I assume a decent chunk of people who will play it will be familiar with the plot of the Matrix so trying to house the same plot point as a twist wouldn't work. But it had a transformative knock on effect. The Omen's arrival is significant but it isn't heralded as a possible victory. It's the sign of being close to failure again. The cycle has always ended in failure and everyone knows that but everyone keeps trying in hope this time might turn out different. There's a melancholy to it.

These two decisions ended up influencing the creation of Transmit, the last Omen. They did something to the code that's changed reincarnation, they've created a deviation in the cycle, a chance. They're also kinda Neo, or at least how people might feel about Neo after the original trilogy. They're also kinda Chris Pine Spider-Verse Spider-Man, someone perfect you not only have to love up to but also hope to succeed where they failed. They're also kinda Akira; one of the most significant characters but their involvement as an active player in this story was finished long ago.

God that was just one character. May e the reason I put this off for so long was I knew I would ramble.

Let's talk Smith. The major story arcs in Terminal are called Crashes, and each could serve as the game's eventual dramatic finale. One Crash concerns 0, formerly a special agent, an enforcer of the systems will, now turned living virus whose hatred will eat the world. So yeah 0 is Smith. Well a Smith. (Remember the thing I said about the closer analogues being the earlier written ones? 0 was maybe the 5th or 6th character written). But they're interesting for that knockon changes stuff. In this case both from other elements that are different between the two texts but also the medium. 0 doesn't have a built in relationships with the protagonistsnand as such their origins are more mysterious. The arc focuses much more on the specifics of people who know who are assimilated into 0. I think playing this part of the story will be a very different experience from how The Matrix sequels play out.

0 isn't really the only Smith though. Thinking about Smith got me thinking about the agents overall (additionally I was also thinking on the Smith/Morpheus composite from Resurrections and the idea of freeing agents). What does it mean for someone whose only purpose is enforcing a systems will to reject that same system? This lead to Special Agent 5, an agent with the urge, but not the tools, to rebel after their corrupted partner was corrupted. This thought process also influenced, in a more subtle way, another, more secretive character.

The Oracle is a character who honestly influenced the whole creation of the game. Inevitable is based heavily around prophecy and certainty. That's what linked it to the Matrix in my mind. The Seer is a characters whose role in the story is very similar to their influence but their execution and styling is different. A butch mechanic rather than a kindly aunt. Liminal stops on a lost highway rather than a routine apartment. Similarly she kinda probes the question of how the pirates feel about having an ally they are aware is a program. That fact seemed likely but unexplored for their analogues and was something that is brought to the forefront of the Seer, as well as the linked question of how her conflicting loyalties might endanger her.

The Director is the core shaper program of the Terminal. Their role is analogous to The Architect and this did make them harder to distinction. One way of drawing in difference was placing The Director more within the Terminal itself, more focused on its minute perfections. (This was kinda influences by the scene in the first film talking about chicken and Cipher talking about stake, influence isn't always the straight lines between characters.) Another new focus was on the inner workings and power struggle within the Terminal's maintenance. There's focus on why programs are rendered obsolete, and the desperate positions that pushes some of them two. They have a usurgent rival, The Puppetter, whose focus on psychological torture is influenced by the Analyst from Ressurections but whose execution plays more like villainous sorcerors in fantasy stories.

I wouldn't consider their to be a direct analogue to The Merovingian, though aspects of their character and the wider world of the exiles influenced two major figures. The first is The Hedonist, the principal obsolete programs in Terminal who operates a night club. This is influenced partly by Club Hel, and a detail about abilities they had taken from them was probably lightly cribbed from the mention how the Merovingian used to be powerful. They focused more on questions around how programs might deal with breaking from the system, being hunted by it, but being stuck inside it all the same. She, as well as some of the characters in her club like the Carver, also bring up stuff about programs self images within the Terminal and their conceptions around gender. None of this is really about the Merovingian, it's just where the character developed.

Similarly the Archivist and their associated Crash were intially drawing in the Merovingians scene in Reloaded. The Archivist was once responsible for cataloging all that held value in the Terminal. Now rendered obsolete they've grown bitter and want to posses every program and person of "value". This character developed of thinking first how this story arc could, in a possible campaign, evolve into a worlds ending stakes finale. It also developed from what would motivate the characters and those motivations became something very different from their original kernel.

Programs with clear analogues are significantly greater than humans. I think that's probably because the wider changes to the setting and the core beliefs of the pirates meant analogues didn't serve a purpose. There's no clear Morpheus. Instead there's character who came from answering questions the setting asked. Characters who doubt the Omen are coming from a different perspective than character in the Matrix who doubt Neo as the One so they don't feel like pastiches in the same way. The greater time you'd spend in a setting in a TTRPG verses the comparitively smaller scenes you get on Zion in a film means there's more nooks and crannies shaded in so characters can spend time their.

There are other ways certain things influenced parts of the book less directly. The scene in Revolutions of Rama-Kandra talking with Neo about love influenced a lot of the themes for program characters.

I'm gonna try and wrap this up now. But yeah that's Terminal and The Matrix. It's also not just The Matrix. One character is a Wizard of Oz reference. The Hedonist is also kinda Carrie Ann Moss's character from Mass Effect 2. The Crash arc The Dying Dream is me doing Paprika. Two characters are a Twin Peaks homage and there's over influence there in aesthetics of certain domains as well as in characters like the Puppeteer and the doppelganger element. I'm pretty sure I probably was took the double meaning of wake for waking up and also a funeral afterparty in naming the real world the Wake from Sandman and I didn't realise until I finished writing the book and was packing up to move flat and found Sandman volume 10: The Wake. The Hedonist is also a friend of mine. Atlanta is me, aged 19. The Stranger is me, aged 28 (sorry that's a secret bit, you'll have to read the game). Making art is a conversation.

[ghcstpyre]

guys I'm doing an 80s/90s fancy dress theme for my bday party this year and I can't decide if me and my fiance should go as bill and ted or trinity and neo HELP ME PLS

[smww4ever]

Take the Red Pill…💊

[letterturner]

this post is just me going on a long tangent for an aesthetic im nostalgic for and a bunch of examples of it so click keep reading at your own discretion cause long post ahead

so what im talking is this sort of mid 2000s to like around 2011 neo-victorian aesthetic that also utilized a sort of gothic-circus meets cabaret style. the essence of the 2000s is there even if its not initially visible from the surface because its important to this aesthetic. i think some motifs for this are typical gothic elements like graves and crosses but also things like stripes, butterflies, ragdolls, playing cards, checker patterns, hearts (both whole and broken), chess, circus imagery, roses and rabbits. aesthetics like emo, gothic lolita, circus, goth, mall goth and even steampunk to a small degree are kinda like the cousins to this.

some artists that i think visualized this are mizna wada,

yoh

and gekidan inu curry

plus a whole bunch of others like hanamushi and dollcreep

i'd say the music genres associated with this style would be dark cabaret and baroque pop. the most popular examples would probably be panic! at the disco's first and third albums

but you also have other acts like emilie autumn

rasputina,

the dresden dolls,

and there were quite a few vocaloid song/mvs that also fit like dark wood circus, trick and treat and the riddle solver who can't solve riddles. plus i feel like a large amount of songs by kikou also match this sort of vibe

clothing wise i feel like thick stripes were really popular, especially as striped stockings. other things like victorian boots, fingerless gloves and corsets as well. i cant name just one specific clothing style but i def feel like gothic lolita and the neo victorian look really embodies this.

video games also were kinda influenced by this aesthetic but i dont think it was nearly as prominent. i think the path and alice: madness returns are probably the closest to what im talking abt

but interestly enough i think the kind of games that utilized this style the most were flash point and click games like gretel & hansel

and speaking of alice: madness returns it really does seem alice in wonderland and alice in wonderland inspired themes with a darker more gothic-y look became really popular (which think i also plays into the popularity of the neo victorian influence). this is why i think things associated with alice in wonderland like roses, rabbits and playing cards became such popular imagery with this aesthetic. i find it kinda funny when people say the 2010 version of alice in wonderland wasnt good because the color palette was "too dark/gloomy/whatever" cause it really was appealing to the aesthetics of the time which is why it did so well when it came out

for movies of this aesthetic i know tim burton is probably gonna be the most associated with this which is fair but i credit a lot of it to the costume designer for most of his movies, colleen atwood (who fittingly designed the costumes for 2010 alice in wonderland)

and even toy wise this aesthetic was visible with dolls like bleeding edge goth

living dead dolls too (and once again the alice in wonderland theme is present)

and while the style of pullip dolls is generally lighter they also produced a few dolls like this (*cough* alice in wonderland inspired yet agaain *cough*)

and last but not least,,VAMPLETS I LOVE THEM SO MUCH; i wish the original vamplets site was still up but i digress.

there are plenty of more examples like ruby gloom, black butler, the music video for fashion monster, trinity blood, shiki and monster high

[darkcrowprincess]

The Matrix series: Neo and Trinity headcanons(and just my general headcanons for the matrix series as a whole)

(Don't like don't read. Post hate and I'll block you)

Trinity is a trans woman, Neo is trans man

Trinity loves fixing bikes, motorcycles, and just any type of mechanics. She especially gets lost in welding things. It's comforting and familiar.

Neo loves(Sorry don't know the proper terms for this. So excuse me if I get it wrong), Computers, creating video games, and writing.

Both Neo and Trinity were hackers before they discovered the truth. And were online a lot.

Neo and Trinity where both lonely even before they found out the truth.

When you get unplugged from the matrix you're automatically become an orphan. That's why creating a found family and finding love is outside of it is important. It keeps you sane from knowing the truth.

Neo and Trinity are soulmates.

There is an instant attraction between. Almost like love at first sight.

There's a lot of fairy tale themes in the matrix series. Sleeping Beauty, Wizard of Oz, and Alice in Wonderland.

Neo aand Trinity's love story is a reverse sleeping beauty story. Where the princess must be the one to wake up the sleeping hero.

Both Neo and Trinity are uncomfortable in crowds. The prefer soft intimate moments, or just small group gatherings.

Neo and Trinity if they were in our world would go on these type of dates: coffee shops, Chinese restaurants, noodle shops, Netflix and Chill, or just like playing video games together. They like staying home together more than going out. And if they go out it's mostly just to get coffee.

Trinity prefers audio books to real books, Neo likes real books.thry both love to read.thry both also love manga.

They very rarely like going the club, and it's usually clubs like in the movie.

Neo is a cat person, Trinity a dog.

They both like watching the sky after it rains to see if they can catch a rainbow.

They both love flying.

Their love is the strongest thing in the world.

[charles9264blog]

Costume 90s The Ultimate Guide to 90s Fancy Dress

The 1990s was an unforgettable decade marked by bold fashion, pop culture icons, and trendsetting styles. Whether you’re dressing up for a fancy dress party, a themed event, or a nostalgic throwback, 90s fancy dress costumes offer a fun way to relive the era. From grunge and hip-hop to neon sportswear and TV characters, there are plenty of options to make a statement.

1. Iconic 90s Fashion Trends

The costume 90s fashion scene was a blend of different styles that emerged from music, movies, and streetwear culture. Some of the most recognizable trends included:

Grunge Fashion – Flannel shirts, ripped jeans, combat boots, and band tees were the signature look of grunge, popularized by bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam.

Hip-Hop Style – Oversized clothing, baggy jeans, gold chains, and bucket hats became a staple, thanks to artists like Tupac, Notorious B.I.G., and Will Smith.

Neon & Sportswear – Brightly colored tracksuits, windbreakers, and sneakers from brands like Adidas and Nike were everywhere.

Preppy Chic – Inspired by TV shows like Clueless, plaid skirts, knee-high socks, and sweater vests defined the high-school look.

Goth & Punk Influence – Fishnet stockings, black leather, chokers, and dark lipstick paid homage to alternative rock and punk bands of the era.

2. Best 90s Costume Ideas

If you’re looking for inspiration, here are some standout costume ideas from the decade:

90s TV & Movie Characters

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air – Wear a neon windbreaker, high-top sneakers, and a snapback hat turned sideways.

Clueless Characters (Cher & Dionne) – Rock a plaid skirt, blazer, knee-high socks, and a matching beret.

Friends Characters – Go as Rachel, Monica, or Chandler with casual 90s attire like denim overalls and crop tops.

The Matrix (Neo or Trinity) – Black trench coats, sunglasses, and sleek leather outfits bring out the cyberpunk vibe.

Wayne’s World (Wayne & Garth) – A rock band tee, ripped jeans, and a cap make for an easy yet recognizable look.

90s Music Icons

Spice Girls – Dress up as Sporty, Scary, Baby, Ginger, or Posh Spice with their signature styles.

Britney Spears (Baby One More Time) – A schoolgirl outfit with pigtails and knee-high socks channels early Britney.

Tupac & Biggie Smalls – Oversized jackets, bandanas, gold chains, and sunglasses complete the hip-hop look.

Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain – A flannel shirt, distressed jeans, and Converse sneakers create the ultimate grunge aesthetic.

Backstreet Boys or NSYNC – Coordinated 90s boy band outfits featuring denim-on-denim and leather jackets.

Cartoon & Video Game Characters

The Power Rangers – A brightly colored jumpsuit with a matching helmet captures the Mighty Morphin vibe.

Super Mario & Luigi – Overalls, a red or green hat, and a mustache complete this classic video game duo.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Green bodysuits, colored eye masks, and toy weapons make for a fun group costume.

Pokemon Trainer (Ash Ketchum) – A red-and-white cap, fingerless gloves, a blue jacket, and a Poké Ball are all you need.

Sailor Moon Characters – Capture the magic of this 90s anime classic with a sailor-style school uniform and blonde pigtails.

3. DIY 90s Costume Ideas

If you prefer to make your own 90s fancy dress outfit, here are some simple DIY ideas:

Denim-on-Denim – Layer a denim jacket over a denim shirt and jeans for a full 90s-inspired Canadian tuxedo.

Tie-Dye Everything – A tie-dye shirt paired with ripped jeans and platform sneakers screams 90s summer vibes.

Sporty Chic – A crop top with high-waisted joggers and chunky sneakers replicates the ultimate 90s workout look.

Flannel Grunge Look – Grab an oversized flannel shirt, layer it over a band tee, and pair it with combat boots.

90s Accessories – Finish off any outfit with scrunchies, chokers, mini backpacks, and tinted sunglasses.

4. Where to Buy 90s Fancy Dress Costumes

For those who want to buy ready-made 90s outfits, there are many online and in-store options:

Amazon & eBay – A wide range of budget-friendly costumes, from TV characters to music icons.

Fancy Dress Shops – Many costume retailers offer specialized 90s outfits and accessories.

Thrift Stores – Great for finding authentic vintage 90s clothing at an affordable price.

DIY & Custom Shops – Etsy and independent retailers often sell handmade 90s-inspired pieces.

5. Tips for Perfecting Your 90s Look

To truly embody the 90s, pay attention to the details:

Hair & Makeup – Go for crimped hair, butterfly clips, or a sleek high ponytail. Makeup trends included brown lipstick, thin eyebrows, and glittery eyeshadow.

Shoes – Platform sneakers, Doc Martens, chunky heels, and jelly sandals were all the rage.

Attitude & Poses – Strike a classic 90s pose: peace signs, over-the-shoulder looks, and casual hand-in-pocket stances.

Conclusion

The costume 90s was an era of diverse fashion, unforgettable pop culture, and vibrant trends. Whether you’re channeling grunge, hip-hop, or preppy chic, there’s a 90s fancy dress outfit for everyone. By mixing the right clothing, accessories, and attitude, you can pull off the perfect throwback look for any event.

[barnesmickey]

Neo and Trinity Theme (Exomorph Remix) // Johnny Klimek & Tom Tykwer (The Matrix Resurrections) 

[phoenixshine]

A beautiful moment between Carrie-Anne Moss and director Lana Wachowski during The Matrix Resurrections Premiere in San Francisco, Dec.18 2021 - via Instagram

[wcwit]

I wanna know about the fire And every time I look at her I see myself somehow In my heart a strong desire What's really going on? I wanna know!

- “Hide and Seek” by Seventh Wonder

[charles9264blog]

Costume 90s The Ultimate Guide to 90s Fancy Dress

The 1990s was an unforgettable decade marked by bold fashion, pop culture icons, and trendsetting styles. Whether you’re dressing up for a fancy dress party, a themed event, or a nostalgic throwback, 90s fancy dress costumes offer a fun way to relive the era. From grunge and hip-hop to neon sportswear and TV characters, there are plenty of options to make a statement.

1. Iconic 90s Fashion Trends

The costume 90s fashion scene was a blend of different styles that emerged from music, movies, and streetwear culture. Some of the most recognizable trends included:

Grunge Fashion – Flannel shirts, ripped jeans, combat boots, and band tees were the signature look of grunge, popularized by bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam.

Hip-Hop Style – Oversized clothing, baggy jeans, gold chains, and bucket hats became a staple, thanks to artists like Tupac, Notorious B.I.G., and Will Smith.

Neon & Sportswear – Brightly colored tracksuits, windbreakers, and sneakers from brands like Adidas and Nike were everywhere.

Preppy Chic – Inspired by TV shows like Clueless, plaid skirts, knee-high socks, and sweater vests defined the high-school look.

Goth & Punk Influence – Fishnet stockings, black leather, chokers, and dark lipstick paid homage to alternative rock and punk bands of the era.

2. Best 90s Costume Ideas

If you’re looking for inspiration, here are some standout costume ideas from the decade:

90s TV & Movie Characters

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air – Wear a neon windbreaker, high-top sneakers, and a snapback hat turned sideways.

Clueless Characters (Cher & Dionne) – Rock a plaid skirt, blazer, knee-high socks, and a matching beret.

Friends Characters – Go as Rachel, Monica, or Chandler with casual 90s attire like denim overalls and crop tops.

The Matrix (Neo or Trinity) – Black trench coats, sunglasses, and sleek leather outfits bring out the cyberpunk vibe.

Wayne’s World (Wayne & Garth) – A rock band tee, ripped jeans, and a cap make for an easy yet recognizable look.

90s Music Icons

Spice Girls – Dress up as Sporty, Scary, Baby, Ginger, or Posh Spice with their signature styles.

Britney Spears (Baby One More Time) – A schoolgirl outfit with pigtails and knee-high socks channels early Britney.

Tupac & Biggie Smalls – Oversized jackets, bandanas, gold chains, and sunglasses complete the hip-hop look.

Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain – A flannel shirt, distressed jeans, and Converse sneakers create the ultimate grunge aesthetic.

Backstreet Boys or NSYNC – Coordinated 90s boy band outfits featuring denim-on-denim and leather jackets.

Cartoon & Video Game Characters

The Power Rangers – A brightly colored jumpsuit with a matching helmet captures the Mighty Morphin vibe.

Super Mario & Luigi – Overalls, a red or green hat, and a mustache complete this classic video game duo.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Green bodysuits, colored eye masks, and toy weapons make for a fun group costume.

Pokemon Trainer (Ash Ketchum) – A red-and-white cap, fingerless gloves, a blue jacket, and a Poké Ball are all you need.

Sailor Moon Characters – Capture the magic of this 90s anime classic with a sailor-style school uniform and blonde pigtails.

3. DIY 90s Costume Ideas

If you prefer to make your own 90s fancy dress outfit, here are some simple DIY ideas:

Denim-on-Denim – Layer a denim jacket over a denim shirt and jeans for a full 90s-inspired Canadian tuxedo.

Tie-Dye Everything – A tie-dye shirt paired with ripped jeans and platform sneakers screams 90s summer vibes.

Sporty Chic – A crop top with high-waisted joggers and chunky sneakers replicates the ultimate 90s workout look.

Flannel Grunge Look – Grab an oversized flannel shirt, layer it over a band tee, and pair it with combat boots.

90s Accessories – Finish off any outfit with scrunchies, chokers, mini backpacks, and tinted sunglasses.

4. Where to Buy 90s Fancy Dress Costumes

For those who want to buy ready-made 90s outfits, there are many online and in-store options:

Amazon & eBay – A wide range of budget-friendly costumes, from TV characters to music icons.

Fancy Dress Shops – Many costume retailers offer specialized 90s outfits and accessories.

Thrift Stores – Great for finding authentic vintage 90s clothing at an affordable price.

DIY & Custom Shops – Etsy and independent retailers often sell handmade 90s-inspired pieces.

5. Tips for Perfecting Your 90s Look

To truly embody the 90s, pay attention to the details:

Hair & Makeup – Go for crimped hair, butterfly clips, or a sleek high ponytail. Makeup trends included brown lipstick, thin eyebrows, and glittery eyeshadow.

Shoes – Platform sneakers, Doc Martens, chunky heels, and jelly sandals were all the rage.

Attitude & Poses – Strike a classic 90s pose: peace signs, over-the-shoulder looks, and casual hand-in-pocket stances.

Conclusion

The costume 90s was an era of diverse fashion, unforgettable pop culture, and vibrant trends. Whether you’re channeling grunge, hip-hop, or preppy chic, there’s a 90s fancy dress outfit for everyone. By mixing the right clothing, accessories, and attitude, you can pull off the perfect throwback look for any event.

[animeonmars]

i watched the new matrix and it was tasty