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If you use "they" to describe a nameless group of people and you mean anyone other than The Man (That's how they get you.), you're probably the one who's wrong.

Looking forward to reading some fun exceptions.

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[-] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 12 points 9 months ago

They say you shouldn't generalize about people.

[-] Infynis@midwest.social 10 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Any time you would use "They say," like "You know what they say," is referring to the general populous

[-] sirico@feddit.uk 5 points 9 months ago

For the likes of Farrage and Musk it means themselves but they don't want to be the bad guy

[-] listless@lemmy.cringecollective.io 1 points 9 months ago

I have a nice group of friends who will remain nameless. They are pretty good people.

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[-] Today@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

I had the thought because of a friend's asshole husband who says things like, "Why can't they have their own bathroom and sports?" or "how did they get two of them on the school board?" or "why do they all come to this wal-mart?"

[-] lolcatnip@reddthat.com 1 points 9 months ago

Lots of people are saying it.

[-] haui_lemmy@lemmy.giftedmc.com -3 points 9 months ago

Thats exceptionally insightful. Thank you for sharing some rate wisdom.

this post was submitted on 23 Aug 2024
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