I know a they who refers to themselves as “a they”. It’s partly for the memes but it does happen. Honestly it gets the point across better because instead of being a generic title it’s a term specifically for non-binary people and that’s nice.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 months ago

should note it's probably going to be "they/them", not just "they". Saying "i was talking to they yesterday" will likely cause people to stub their tongue.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 4 months ago

Logically, yes, but not in the conservative reactionary mindset

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

it's fucking wild how few people understand something as basic as pronouns

but Kool Aid They is catchy

[–] Demdaru 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

As basic as pronouns

With all due respect, due to fuckery when the discussion about them began, a lot of simply not interested folk are quite dumbfounded. Especially non native english speakers.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

C'mon now, I'm 99% sure that whatever your native language, it has pronouns that follow the same basic rules, ie standing in for a referent

[–] Demdaru 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

In my native language they/them would most probably directly translate to "it" and "these". Also, sandwhich is a lady.

[–] Tikiporch 13 points 4 months ago

I hear they're doing the same with Mx. Clean.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago

Yeah… first I thought it was hydraulic fluid.

[–] TotallynotJessica 5 points 4 months ago

Oh yeah! ✨️

[–] Etterra 2 points 4 months ago

So that's where it comes from.