Fairytale of New York, 2020 and still as problematic as ever
It’s December 2020, and whilst there is some good news in the air surrounding three potential COVID vaccines, and yet, the age-old argument about the Fairytale of New York has […]
Here’s why Fairytale of New York needs to change
If someone tells you that a word is offensive, don’t argue just accept it. A parody account of actor Tim Curry has perfectly summed up why, if you don’t find […]
Jane McDonald praised for changing homophobic lyric in Fairytale Of New York
Bravo that woman. Entertainer Jane McDonald has been praised by fans who went to watch her Christmas show for changing the problematic lyric of ‘Fairytale of New York’. Calls for […]
Students singing ‘fagg*t’ from Fairytale Of New York is disturbing
A video of students at a Birmingham university singing along to ‘Fairytale of New York’, but only knowing the lines including the homophobic slur “faggot” has gone viral.
‘Homophobic’ Christmas song crowned greatest festive hit ever
The Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York” has been crowned the best Christmas song of all time. Topping Mariah’s “All I Want For Christmas” and WHAM!’s “Last Christmas”, “Fairytale of New […]
Should the word “faggot” be removed from Fairytale of New York?
And the bells are ringing out… Every year it becomes a talking point amongst some in the gay community, but are the lyrics to “Fairytale of New York” offensive? We […]