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I’m now identifying as Penguin
Because it’s 2020 and why the hell not?
I’ve recently changed my profile picture to a penguin. Is this offensive? Probably. Should it be? Shouldn’t think so. I‘m about to outline why I now identify as a penguin and why you should pick your favourite animal and identify that way too whilst writing on Medium.
I’m now refusing to tell anyone what my sex, gender, sexuality or race is. Why? Because it’s none of your damn business and it keeps getting in the way of real life. Sure. Back against the wall you could probably guess…. but if you mis-gender me, mis-profile me, or attempt to undermine my penguinity I’m gonna kick off.
I’m allowed. That’s what liberalism is all about.
You’re probably wondering if I’m doing this to make a point. Probably one about the ridiculous nature of identity politics. Partly. But the reality is… I’m just fed up.
I’m bored of people using my sexual characteristics as though they’re integral to any argument that I make or don’t make. Penguins, like most creatures have a sex and maybe they have a gender. But it’s not immediately obvious what mine is from my profile anymore.
Secondly… I’m bored of having to second guess whether I can chime in on any conversation about any form of identity. Penguins have a great…
