We’ve heard of triggering language, but things are getting ridiculous in Seattle. Apparently, police in the Northwestern city are no longer calling shooters, well, ‘shooters.’
Check out what they’re calling them instead. (WATCH)
So in Seattle we aren't calling them "shooters" anymore? Now they are "trigger pullers"? pic.twitter.com/fiYvVMYpQO
— Ari Hoffman (@thehoffather) September 7, 2026
A term from the Biden Administration to move away from “repeat offenders who shoot and kill.” Another socialist accommodation to criminals, along with “gun violence.” Takes the focus away from criminal behavior to the mechanics of a gun. “If only that gun had no trigger.” pic.twitter.com/Keu4kv0vTO
— Marcus Notrealius (@TheLieKeeper) September 7, 2026
It really does feel like they’re trying to shield criminals.
One poster asks what's driving this language shift?
Is there a mandatory policy somewhere that says you have to add extra syllables to simple words and phrases so they sound less severe-
— Lawyerforlaws (@lawyer4laws) September 7, 2026
and take longer to write and say? 🤔😅
— ScrollofTruth (@ScrollofTruthIF) September 8, 2026
Is there policy? Yes, Marxism.
Overcomplicating language like this is getting absurd.
"Trigger pulleys" and "outstanding suspects" these cops are a joke @SeattlePD pic.twitter.com/hlI2egO4c2
— Aries (@obionebaloney) September 8, 2026
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— WheedleMeThis (@WheedleMeThis) September 8, 2026
So the SPD X account will now say "Officers responding to a potential trigger pulling incident at 3rd & Blanchard..."
— Brian Manzo (@BrianManzo20) September 8, 2026
Unless it turns out to be a blade-thrusting.
Several posters tried their hand at an Orwellian reimagining of common words.
"And now, instead of "rape victims", Seattle will call them "unwilling sperm recipients!" pic.twitter.com/CvpW7jfH2E
— Robert Teasley (@yelsaeTtreboR) September 8, 2026
“Undocumented love makers” is the term used by the perps.
— SCOTT (@skepticscott12) September 8, 2026
Seattle renaming things in 2026 mock meme set.
— Caffeinated Opinion (@TUGFansMatter) September 8, 2026
No more looting. pic.twitter.com/Ems2xSlSq0
Seattle renaming things in 2026 mock meme set
— Caffeinated Opinion (@TUGFansMatter) September 8, 2026
Don't call it a carjacking. pic.twitter.com/zUj9hwmdA1
Seattle renaming things in 2026 mock meme set.
— Caffeinated Opinion (@TUGFansMatter) September 8, 2026
No more public defecation pic.twitter.com/w8Hk6SRQg6
Guess the victims will now be called "Bullet Catchers".
— UnEff’nBelievable 🇺🇸 (@K9Zeus16) September 8, 2026
Shell collectors
— Restore American Universities (@SethHairy) September 8, 2026
That last one will be confusing if it happens on a saltwater-adjacent granular landmass.
Commenters want to call things what they truly are and do it with the fewest syllables possible.
"Shooters" joins the list of prohibited words like; gangs, drive-by shooters, looters, shoplifters and smash and grab robberies.
— Rick Tanis (@TanisRick) September 7, 2026
Just call them what they are. Shooters and murderers.
— SnowPrincessPNW (@snowprincesspnw) September 8, 2026
That would be a lot better than every police press conference sounding like an old George Carlin routine.
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