The perception is that as a general rule of thumb, it is only considered ok to use the N word and Y word if you are one of the oppressed and seeking some kind of inverted empowerment. Where this argument falls down with Spurs fans is that most of them are not Jewish and some of the opposition's fans are. It is offensive. However, Spurs using the Y word is not the beginning of the problem, but the end. If songs like Chelsea's 'Bouncy' song stop being sung, then it would make the Y army's position that much more untenable. I'm a Spud and I've changed my mind about this. It's time to stop it from all fans. Semi rant over. Oh dear, incoming flaming....
The perception is that as a general rule of thumb, it is only considered ok to use the N word and Y word if you are one of the oppressed and seeking some kind of inverted empowerment. Where this argument falls down with Spurs fans is that most of them are not Jewish and some of the opposition's fans are. It is offensive. However, Spurs using the Y word is not the beginning of the problem, but the end. If songs like Chelsea's 'Bouncy' song stop being sung, then it would make the Y army's position that much more untenable. I'm a Spud and I've changed my mind about this. It's time to stop it from all fans. Semi rant over. Oh dear, incoming flaming....