The United Nations has let loose another politically correct language lesson, which means it must be prefaced with the time-honored question:
This is a parody account, right?
— Avid Indoorsman JT (@Jaberuski) May 18, 2020
Sometimes we just can’t tell:
What you say matters.
Help create a more equal world by using gender-neutral language if you're unsure about someone's gender or are referring to a group. https://t.co/QQRFPY4VRn #GenerationEquality via@UN_Women pic.twitter.com/koxoAZZuxq
— United Nations (@UN) May 18, 2020
It’s so nice to see the U.N. spending member dues on that kind of thing. *Eye roll*
Ah, the @UN, always tackling the issue of the moment… https://t.co/fLuFLWyYW2
— Daniel Hannan (@DanielJHannan) May 18, 2020
With humanity facing a global pandemic, global recession, & geopolitical tensions, the @UN reminds you that what's really important is not to use the words 'husband' or 'wife' if you're unsure about their gender. https://t.co/zGCJBZQ46q
— Geoffrey Miller (@primalpoly) May 18, 2020
They do have their priorities!
Stop it.
Just stop it.
— Sandy 〽️ (@RightGlockMom) May 18, 2020
Things must be getting better since we're back to fighting about nouns. https://t.co/ABocrkEGAy
— Rachel Bovard (@rachelbovard) May 18, 2020
No. No it really doesn’t. Suppression of speech is always to the detriment of society.
Maybe ppl who are triggered by mere words should address their own insecurities.
— Who is John Galt? ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@interestedmaga) May 18, 2020
"Family name" and "maiden name" are not the same thing. https://t.co/AwBkDPcDLk
— neontaster (@neontaster) May 18, 2020
How about this one @UN
Taiwan –> Taiwan https://t.co/KwuRnORHVq
— Fusilli Spock (@awstar11) May 18, 2020
Time for you to get off American soil
— OneNationUnderGod (@GodBlessUSA316) May 18, 2020
This is from your Facebook page less than two years ago… pic.twitter.com/xeYTEdBE2E
— Paul Sacca (@Paul_Sacca) May 18, 2020
Does this PC "scorecard" exists for other languages or cultures?
— None of the above (@nben19) May 18, 2020
We’re guessing the answer is “no.”
