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Shane McGowan defends use of homophobic slur in The Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York”

The Pogues frontman contends "the word was used by the character because it fitted with the way she would speak and with her character."

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04:58 on December 10 2018

Shane McGowan defends use of homophobic slur in The Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York”

Consequence of Sound — The Pogues frontman contends "the word was used by the character because it fitted with the way she would speak and with her character." more info
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