Here’s a question that we really don’t think needed to be posted to Twitter last Friday, although asking on social media does come with the added benefit of some blinding virtue signaling. But seriously, how tough is it? “Honored guests,” “friends and family,” “everyone” …
Gender inclusive alternatives to “ladies and gentlemen” for a best man wedding speech?
— Hannah Witton (@hannahwitton) July 6, 2018
Like we said, it’s not such a tough issue to get around, but some like James Woods were willing to lend a hand.
“Ladies, gentlemen, and assorted dysphoric whiners…” https://t.co/GM7VCZXThY
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) July 9, 2018
Fellow annoying bipeds… https://t.co/IeyA3kE1Ko
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) July 9, 2018
Hmm … possibly ableist.
https://twitter.com/RobProvince/status/1015565674054381568
Greetings earthlings https://t.co/dryQoASAq3
— Lance Stephenson Fan Account (On Hold) (@BimtheVillain) July 8, 2018
"Get over yourselves"? #Caring https://t.co/SdfGp1rlYL
— Derek Hunter (@derekahunter) July 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/MrMaitra/status/1015373917626781696
"Death to the bourgeois institution of marriage which, already moribund and staggering, reeks of the grave." https://t.co/R40Wy5dVFi
— Adrian (@blagojevism) July 9, 2018
“I have a lot of problems with you people and you’re going to hear about them.” https://t.co/X5IcIDfdln
— James Hasson (@JamesHasson20) July 6, 2018
Recommended
https://twitter.com/marxfangirl1848/status/1015938489328775168
“Alright, bitches”. Because “bitch” is all-inclusive. https://t.co/52yEULkxqx
— ɥɐᗡooᗡ ʎʇıdıpuǝɹǝS ? (@Mightashwell) July 9, 2018
Homies https://t.co/9pkYz943xd
— Jakurai Jinguuji (@snackurai) July 9, 2018
What up nerds https://t.co/7gYnax8l1U
— Jerry Dunleavy (@JerryDunleavy) July 6, 2018
Aye y’all shut up, I got somethin to say. https://t.co/8jBlLwOTgY
— Dip That Thang & Flip That Thang (@_bennythejet) July 8, 2018
Y'all is a great oldschool gender inclusive term. The South doesn't get a lot of this stuff right, but y'all is great. https://t.co/7ZChSfWtgr
— Mirya R. Holman (@prof_mirya) July 6, 2018
Good evening distinguished panel of judges https://t.co/h0SKRoxRij
— Jack (@yung_narcissus) July 7, 2018
"To all my people in the place with style and grace" https://t.co/rmQYmLcx98
— James (@RaidersReporter) July 9, 2018
GOOOOODDDD MOOORRNING VIETNAAMMM https://t.co/FSrJJAZic9
— GucciGibb (@VIVA_LA_GIBBY) July 9, 2018
What's happenin' forum? https://t.co/1K2Z0BzBnC
— GameAndWatcher (@GameAndWatch96) July 8, 2018
“listen up fam” https://t.co/9wV8Dcxmkc
— Blair Imani (@BlairImani) July 9, 2018
"mortals" https://t.co/379WXMTTn7
— genre-savvy wizard (@broken_loose) July 8, 2018
This can’t be a real question. God helps us!! https://t.co/XrjfA5Kq8w
— reezy?? (@vodkansoda) July 7, 2018
“Best man” sounds patriarchal… https://t.co/ckv0cPFkfn
— Charlie Stout (@charliestout) July 7, 2018
Problematic …
That is gender inclusive…. https://t.co/oQhIxqeBWw
— Rev. Luke Trump?? (@rev_trump) July 9, 2018
Related:
University advises against gendered language like 'husband' and 'wife' https://t.co/RLDbzxFhqU
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) February 15, 2018