Use of Derogatory Word for Gays in a Song Breaches Broadcast Codes
A listener complained that the word "faggot" is discriminatory to gays. The broadcaster argued that the song had been played countless times since its release in the 1980s, that it has been a very popular song since that time, and that it has won music industry awards. The complainant then pointed out that OZ FM does indeed edit other songs that contain other types of offensive language.
Well, I guess it had to happen sooner or later. I always took it as tongue-in-cheek, but then again, I'm not easy to offend.
What about the Flintstones having a gay old time? Slippery slope, I tell ya.
Apparently the original video by the band led by the Knopflosaurus isn't available on YouTube, so here's Weird Al's hilarious version from one of the greatest comedies of all time, UHF:
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