…because “s/he” is unpronounceable…
Singular Theys were always generic,
The individual everyman,
Of either gender, but numeric’ly one –
Not hard to understand.
But once we knew who it was,
Then he or she was He or She –
They didn’t stay a They, because,
We now could specify, you see.
This calling Barry and Susan They
Is fresh, and it still sounds strange,
Though it’s prob’ly here to stay,
And language always likes to change.
We’ll get it, if you give us time,
To navigate the new.
Our speech evolves, it’s not a crime –
Just ask the Singular You.
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