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Stop Calling Me a Reptilian — I’m Actually a Lizard Person
Breaking the Stereotypes of Lizard People
I know that you probably won’t believe me… Still, I have to try.
I’ve been hiding my identity because of the harsh stereotypes that run rampant about my people. Society ostracizes us. In fact, only about 4% of Americans think Reptilians are real.
Coming out to the public as a Lizard Person is a risk, but here I am.
My name is Victoria, and I am a Lizard Person.
I’m not the only one. Many people around you are Lizard People. While some prefer the term Reptilian, I prefer the word Lizard Person because at the end of the day — I am still a person. Sure, I’m a scaly person, but that is just one aspect of my identity. When you use the word Reptilian, you take away part of my humanity.
Many famous people are also part of the Lizard Person community. In fact, plenty of U.S. Presidents were Lizard People. But no, not that one.
Despite what you might think, Donald Trump is not one of us. Ted Cruz is also not a Reptilian. Again, another stereotype about Lizard People is that we are all terrible and heartless. We aren’t.
