As we reported earlier, the word police at Vox published an explainer about why it’s time to stop using the expression “you guys.” As it turns out, those words are totally sexist!
Hey, don’t tell us! It’s abundantly obvious that Vox first needs to have that chat with their heroes in the White House:
"You give me hope. You guys are doing extraordinary things." —President Obama to @OFA supporters
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 23, 2015
"You guys sound fired up!" —President Obama at the @OFA Spring Summit
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 23, 2015
"It wastes America's time … You guys are all paying for it as taxpayers."—President Obama on House leadership's lawsuit
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 31, 2014
"Nothing will be given to you. The world is tough out there … but I know you guys can succeed." —President Obama to young men of color
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 27, 2014
"Thank you very much, OFA. I love you guys. Keep it up!" —President Obama. Stay fired up with #ActionAugust: http://t.co/TuMYbHtF3b
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 23, 2013
"We're proud of you guys." —President Obama from Air Force One, congratulating Prop 8 plaintiffs on their win #LoveIsLove
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 26, 2013
"Thank you for everything you guys do." http://t.co/6WtGhwjZ
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 25, 2012
"Love you guys!" http://t.co/cXpL91RJ
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 24, 2012
POTUS: "When you guys get involved, nothing can stop you. You will decide the future of this country, and I’m asking for your help."
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 14, 2012
"Now tell the truth. Are you guys playing for money?" http://t.co/7ajpXUsa
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 18, 2012
"Man, I just wanted to call and say you guys did us proud!" —President Obama to @TimHowardGK & @Clint_Dempsey: http://t.co/SrKJBob25o #USMNT
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) July 2, 2014
"You guys are the reason I ran. You’re who I’m thinking about every single day." —Obama: http://t.co/uNT8gTxjDI pic.twitter.com/VDpPLkEpDA
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) June 27, 2014
"Keep it up! You guys are going to set a good example for everyone across the country." —President Obama to the #KidsStateDinner winners
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) July 9, 2013
Obama has even used the expression when addressing a team made up entirely of women:
"You guys amaze us the most" -President Obama calls to congratulate the US Olympic women's gymnastics team from AF1: pic.twitter.com/Kak3qAwz
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) August 2, 2012
These tweets from the First Lady are also cries for help, Vox:
"I'm excited that you guys could be here." —The First Lady to @LetsMove students at the #WHGarden harvest pic.twitter.com/kAWEVHlQm9
— First Lady- Archived (@FLOTUS44) June 3, 2015
"You guys have hope and optimism." —The First Lady with kids celebrating Take Our #DaughtersAndSons To Work Day
— First Lady- Archived (@FLOTUS44) April 22, 2015
"No matter what you all are going through…you guys always, always, always step up." —The First Lady to military families #WHHolidays
— First Lady- Archived (@FLOTUS44) December 3, 2014
"You guys are heroes, too." —FLOTUS at a special showing of @Disney's Doc McStuffins for kids from military families pic.twitter.com/DP8ZBgd3UQ
— First Lady- Archived (@FLOTUS44) November 11, 2014
"I want to urge you guys to keep on working hard every single day." —the First Lady at Savoy Elementary School: http://t.co/j8WAEIGNJh
— First Lady- Archived (@FLOTUS44) May 24, 2013
It was great to be back in Philly today with such a fantastic crew of supporters. You guys truly inspire me. –mo
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) June 6, 2012
Hopefully the Obamas will be made aware of their sexist ways so they can stop being so microaggressive. Go to the White House and confront the patriarchy, Vox!
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