The 'They / Them Pronouns Are Confusing' meme is a popular format used to highlight the perceived irony or hypocrisy of individuals who claim gender-neutral pronouns are difficult to use. Usually presented in a comparison style, the meme contrasts someone's struggle with singular 'they' against their effortless use of other complex or arbitrary linguistic habits, like gendering inanimate objects or using 'they' naturally in anonymous contexts. It gained significant traction on social media platforms as a way to engage in discourse surrounding gender identity and language through humor, often using various character templates to represent the confused speaker.