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PSA: The 6 letter 'f' word (Repost from OT)

marymoon Posted:

PSA: The 6 letter 'f' word (Repost from OT)

Sorry to repost, but it's important....

Webster would say it is a bundle a sticks. Why
is a bundle of sticks equated with a gay man?


In the inquisition of Europe, when witches were
being burned, among those sought out for
burning were gay people. They were required to
gather the very 'bundles of sticks' (the real
meaning of a faggot) with which they would be
burnt. When the faggots (sticks) were running
out, gay men were thrown on the fire to keep it
going for the witches. Faggot came to mean gay
man to force them into the closet for fear of
death. Scary, huh? Think about what you are
saying -- who you are offending when say this
word, even if in jest to a friend.



think about it the next time you use the word 'fag' or 'flamer'....

Thanks!
Kate Posted:

Re: PSA: The 6 letter 'f' word (Repost from OT)

Hmm I guess thats why in Ireland they refer to cigarettes as fags. interesting....

Summerbride04 Posted:

Re: PSA: The 6 letter 'f' word (Repost from OT)

Wow, I never knew that thanks for the info!

marymoon Posted:

Re: PSA: The 6 letter 'f' word (Repost from OT)

No prob! I wish more people knew!

luvsbob4603 Posted:

Re: PSA: The 6 letter 'f' word (Repost from OT)

I didn't know that.

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