Sunny Laprade TikTok controversy is gaining limelight on the internet as she asks everyone not to use her deadname. Well, all those who know about Sunny Laprade, must be knowing about her and the transition she went through. But it seems that she isn’t liking the fact of seeing her deadname anywhere. But what exactly is a deadname?
Read ahead to know more about Sunny Laprade wants everyone not to mention her deadname.
What is a deadname?
For some of you, the word “deadname” might be something new. But it is termed as the birth name that’s given to someone within the trans and non-binary community. Among them, they prefer to have another name after their transition. Which connects more with their current identity.
However, it is said that if you use deadname of a transgender. Then they don’t find that respectful towards them. According to psychiatrist Jason Lambrese, MD as well, deadnaming them can make them go more into the negative times of their lives.
Sunny Laprade posts TikTok video on users deadnaming her
Sunny Laprade, who is a popular TikTok star and a comedian, recently posted a video of her on TikTok about deadnaming. Where she went on to say how some of the users have been searching for and jokingly using her deadname in the comment section.
@sunnylcomedy This video is NOT an excuse to try and guess my deadname! #awkward #transgender #transwoman #deadname #pretransition #transition #chosenname #trans ♬ Love You So – The King Khan & BBQ Show
In her video, she said, “So, if you feel the need to try and guess my deadname as a joke in my TikTok comments, WHICH YOU SHOULDN’T DO, but if you have to, if you absolutely have to, at the very least google search to make sure you don’t accidentally get it right”. The video of Laprade has gone viral and has got thousands of views over it.
A little more about Sunny Laprade
TikTok has all kinds of communities there on the app to support each other. We have Sunny Laprade, transgender women going immensely popular on the app too with her talent. Sunny is an American comedian best known for her Paranormal Caught on Camera.
While she is also popular for her New York Comedy Club Shows. Her massive fan following comes from the queer community. As her content mostly focuses on them only. While she is having lots of users of her own to support on TikTok and social media platforms.