Clover (they/them)
ochreclover.bsky.social
Clover (they/them)
@ochreclover.bsky.social
My child is trading on Legends: Arceus, there isn’t a Wonder Trade option the community goes on code 1111 1111. There is a communication system that involves nicknaming a Pokémon things like “I HAVE THAT” or “want spiritomb”.
My favorite and they immediately hovered over this guy and disconnected.
January 12, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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November 17, 2024 at 3:55 PM
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More on the (perfectly grammatical!) history of singular they!

www.oed.com/discover/a-b...
Oxford English Dictionary
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November 17, 2024 at 3:38 PM
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The first known use of singular “they” is so old that not only does it pre-date singular “you,” it wasn’t even spelled with a “th”

When William and the Werewolf, in 1375 CE, used singular “they,” it was spelled with a Thorn
November 17, 2024 at 3:28 PM