Instagram to allow users to choose from 41 pronouns, woke mob complains that’s not enough

Thomas McDonald |

May 12, 2021

Instagram announced Wednesday that they will allow users to choose from a selection of 41 pronouns to add to their profile, but the new options have already sparked backlash.

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The new field is available in a few countries, with plans for more. pic.twitter.com/02HNSqc04R
— Instagram (@instagram) May 11, 2021

The announcement brought an onslaught of feedback from many in the LGBTQ+ community claiming 41 just isn’t enough. “This is incredibly cool, but maybe can you please add an it/its option? some trans and nonbinary individuals like it/its pronouns,” one Twitter user replied.

Mocking the decision, one user replied by saying “What’s next? Race fields? Religion? Height? Disabilities?”

Plz add options for custom pronouns or something my pronouns are it/it’s and they’re not available ☹️
— onxy ZAY MONTH (@lonxyer) May 11, 2021

The lack of “neopronouns” in the list to choose from was very upsetting to some users.

could you add neopronouns and it/its pronouns as well? for those who use them
— neo check recent rts (@winwinsbreze) May 11, 2021

Others said this is nothing more than a marketing stunt for more money and that Instagram doesn’t really support non-binary individuals.

When big companies embrace your cause, you can be sure that it doesn't really support you.
The last thing capitalism wants is progress, but money, A LOT of money
— %!¡ lua #RevogaLap (@lesboinee) May 12, 2021

There’s no ak/47 or bro/bruh option? What a complete joke.
— Adam Marjanovic (@Adam1Marj) May 12, 2021

why does it not let me put your/mom? this is incredibly discriminatory.
— roach enthusiast (@sterrobrys) May 11, 2021