Who knew crossword puzzles could be transphobic? We knew the world was getting stupid, but this takes the cake. A literal doctor got offended over the clue: adult human female for the word WOMAN saying it was ‘un-inclusive’.
Disappointed to see un-inclusive language in your publication, @ABCaustralia. This phrase is a siren call for hatred. 🤨 pic.twitter.com/XbRyNCWV6a
— Rhea Liang (@LiangRhea) January 18, 2023
I think I inadvertently proved the point of the tweet.😱
To be clear, I'm not against the word 'woman'- I'm one myself. I'm merely asking for the correct phrase 'adult female human' to be used, rather than the phrase 'adult human female'. Such a small change to be inclusive.
— Rhea Liang (@LiangRhea) January 19, 2023
After all of the replies, she tried to clarify that she was not against the word WOMAN just the way the words for the clue were arranged. We do not think that clarifying the tweet makes it any less stupid.
For a doctor you have waaaaay too much time on your hands LADY
— Trissy (@heatmore7) January 19, 2023
Indeed, all of the doctors we know are busy, but regardless of the person’s profession, who has time to be offended by crossword clues?
EVEN TRANSPHOBIC ONES!!!???
Dr cancels 'woman' https://t.co/c7Sas06bJ7
— Gray Connolly (@GrayConnolly) January 19, 2023
Lord, it's weird to watch people push for their ideology's authoritarian overreach while simultaneously being triggered that words have definitions. It's really Orwellian. Strength through weakness! Woman isn't a dirty word and doesn't need redefining. #TransWomenAreConMen https://t.co/vcoqEnqxzb
— Naturally I Think (@NaturallyIthink) January 19, 2023
Words do have definitions. We understand the Left does have great fun changing meanings of words for their own agenda, but words do have definitions. People as well as crossword puzzles using those definitions correctly should not be an issue.
This person is a Dr.? https://t.co/QhrQ93bjTq pic.twitter.com/YRZMZKjNmh
— NoPubertyBlockersForChildren 🐘 (@Muttmere1) January 19, 2023
“Adult human female” is “hatred” now. Tell me again how they aren’t trying to erase us? https://t.co/oqHY7reHSd
— 🌈 ♀️ 🚺 MEGA RADFEM 🚺 ♀️🌈 (@Megapinter) January 19, 2023
Definitions and words are HATE and literal violence! Crossword puzzles were out here hiding pretending to be harmless when in reality they are weapons of mass transphobia.
Crosswords with factual dictionary definitions are cancelled. https://t.co/U6STGQwNjf
— Ani O'Brien (@aniobrien) January 19, 2023
CANCELLED! Like, just stop using definitions. Like, seriously, so rude.
Genuinely thought this was a clever parody. It’s not. She’s genuinely triggered by a crossword puzzle. https://t.co/8l58v5D3qG
— David M (@belfastDGM) January 19, 2023
We did too. It took us a very long time to search it out and be certain. She is NOT a parody. Her bio checks out and she has a legacy check mark.
Day 647 in the life of “can’t discern if Troll or not”. https://t.co/lCBVEDfrY8 pic.twitter.com/zn4FfCO2ok
— Kate hurr/di/durr (@Hurrdidurrty) January 19, 2023
I thought this was parody and actually laughed out loud.
But no.
You really just called a crossword puzzle a transphobic siren call for hatred.
For the 10,000th time: Woman is not a dirty word. The definition of woman IS "adult human female". Grow up and get some self-respect.
— Jess 💜🤺💚 (@anonotanon) January 19, 2023
This has become a real problem for us at Twitchy. Discerning if an account is a troll or not takes half the time to write a piece because people have become so ridiculous!
Stay safe Twitchy readers. Keep your eyes peeled for those literally violent and hateful CROSSWORD PUZZLES!
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