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Central to the conflict is the issue of pronouns—a symbol of identity and societal belonging for many. Ryan criticizes the proliferation of pronouns in bios, suggesting that these are often used as shields or badges of virtue by those seeking validation. He argues that many of these individuals over-identify with their pronouns, to the extent that it becomes their primary marker of self, leading to conflicts when judgment is cast upon their choices.
Ryan ridicules the obsession some have with pronouns, asserting that they are used as a form of virtue signaling that masks deeper insecurities. He points out the hypocrisy: when he mocks or jokes about pronouns, he faces accusations of transphobia and homophobia, yet those same critics use the same tactics to attack him in return.