GOOGLE WANTS CONFERENCE ATTENDEES TO ADD PRONOUNS TO THEIR NAME TAGS

The Google annual developers conference started Tuesday in San Francisco. Attendees are being encouraged to wear “pronoun stickers.” At the conference check-in table are stickers reading “they,” “him” and “her” and a sign reading, “We care about your pronouns. Add a sticker to your badge to share with others which ones you prefer.” Pronoun stickers are becoming increasingly common at conferences to foster inclusiveness and reduce instances of misgendering.
* Just call me They.
* The problem is, when I say stuff like “We are not amused,” or “We would love another piece of pie,” people think I’m being a jerk.
* I like to be called “They” because then the voices in my head don’t feel left out.
* I wouldn’t have any idea what they’re talking about if it wasn’t for Taylor on “Billions”.
* Luckily, the pronoun stickers peel off easily, in case you change your mind mid-conference.
* Let’s just all be identified by numbers and be done with it. You know – like in prison.
* I’m pretty sure this started with Dr. Seuss and Thing One and Thing Two.
* We’re only about two years away from people wanting to be identified as their Furry character, and being allowed to wear their kitty and puppy costumes to work.