We often feature AP Stylebook reminders so everybody can keep up with the latest media guidance so they don’t anger lefties who get angered by everything anyway. The latest useful tip from AP Stylebook should help make sure that ships and other inanimate objects don’t get misgendered. Make sure you’re not drinking anything before proceeding.
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Our style: Don't use the pronoun "she" in reference to nations, ships, storms or voice assistants except in direct quotations. Use "it" instead.
— APStylebook (@APStylebook) August 22, 2022
The streams of reality and parody have officially been crossed… again.
Not calling a ship "she" is a slap in the face to centuries of nautical tradition. https://t.co/aHA1QOG2pp
— Fusilli Spock (@awstar11) August 22, 2022
Ships are always referred to as "She." I refuse to go against centuries of Naval tradition. https://t.co/0LKSpK3Xxb
— Kenny Thurman (@Salty_Dog7) August 22, 2022
Could we at least refer to a ship “They/Them” if it seems fitting, AP?
Your style: ::mumble-mumble-garbage-claptrap-mumble:: https://t.co/2eCknoQwMY
— Physics Geek (@physicsgeek) August 22, 2022
Nations, ships, storms, and voice assistants should be given the freedom to choose their pronouns. https://t.co/tco7w6RpNt
— Anna James Zeigler (@ajzeigler) August 22, 2022
https://twitter.com/NewsPolitics/status/1561843913945669633
Don't use the pronoun "it" when referring to the AP Stylebook.
Instead, use "Professional Karens". https://t.co/vcGycuhvu6
— Cranky "Harmed by Shapiro" Gordon (@StillCrankyAF) August 22, 2022
Good tip! Keep on humoring us, AP Stylebook.
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