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Why do we use "they" as a singular pronoun? - Arika Okrent

159.7K views6 minApr 28, 2026
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Outlier vs channel median1.0×Comparable-age T+720h
Current velocity—needs two snapshots
Engagement3.8%likes + comments
ConfidenceLow4 comparable videos

Where it broke away

Views at the same time after publishing—not lifetime totals.

Last observed 10/4/2026, 6:48:22 PM
This video
87.3K274.4K461.5K648.6K835.7K534h3997h

Why it qualifies

  • At 720 hours, views are 1.0× the channel median.
  • The baseline uses 4 comparable long-form videos.
Comparison windowComparable-age T+720h
This video at comparable age—
This video now159.7K views
Channel median at comparable age763.3K views
Sample4 videos
Why do we use "they" as a singular pronoun? - Arika Okrent — growth analysis · Signal Hunt