Talk:Theet

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I haven't checked this out in other languages, but I notice that the Theet/Sparkla characters are referred to as they or them in a few lines. It confused me at first because I thought it was referring to an individual, but eventually I realized what was going on. In fact, I'm pretty sure gender pronouns are missing except when referring to Peach and the Sour Bunch. I guess we do the same? Unless I'm missing something here. LinkTheLefty (talk) 17:48, June 12, 2024 (EDT)

In regards to the Theet species, they are in plural, so "they" would without any doubt at all be the fitting term. As far as individual Theets go, that part I agree would be an open question: Every single Theet in the entire game (except a handful of Sparklas) are male, or at the very least (to use modern terms) male-coded, and would (im)plausibly be referred to as individuals as he/him. But for Theets in plural? Pressure on "plural"? They/them. Because that's how plural tense works. DandelionSprout (talk) 05:40, June 13, 2024 (EDT)
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