Sam Smith’s use of non-binary pronouns has confused an Australian radio show host, who compared it to identifying as a black woman and using the N-word. Stay With Me singer Sam announced they would be using ‘they’ and ‘their’ pronouns going forward back in September.
The 26-year-old pop star was a guest on Australia’s KIIS FM Kyle and Jackie O radio show on Tuesday (21 April), but not before the hosts discussed their new choice of pronouns. ‘I’m sick of this.
Why do I have to do this?’ shock jock Kyle fumed, according to Daily Mail Australia, prompting Jackie O to reply: ‘That’s the way it is these days, hun.’ Kyle then theorised: ‘I’ll be now allowed to use the N-word, because I identify as a black woman.
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