Nation gearing up for annual ‘Fairytale of New York’ lyric rage-athon

The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl’s ‘Fairytale of New York’ will soon be sung at drunken office parties and blasted repeatedly at Christmas shoppers. However, the debate over its use of a gay slur in the lyrics is set for its annual airing.

Daily Mail columnist Simon Williams gave his thoughts on the issue.

“When the ditty in question comes on at the office soiree and one has had a glass or two of Merlot, it’s perfectly acceptable to sing along – the so called ‘offensive’ word included.

“If you really must, take the precaution of asking any gays to leave the room before the song comes on.

“It’s just another example of the war on Christmas. First the Muslims ban us from saying ‘Merry Christmas’ and now this. 

“What’s next? Ban Father Christmas because he represents the patriarchy? Cancel Rudolph because people with red noses are upset? Stop giving kids lumps of coal because it makes them a bit sad? The looney left knows no bounds!”

Blogger and political correctness crusader, Susan Smythe weighed in on the debate too.

“It’s wrong. Ban it. Absolute filth. It’s the sort of Christmas song Adolf Hitler would have sung. 

“Admittedly, I haven’t spoken to any gay people and asked their thoughts on it, but they can rest assured I’m MORTIFIED on their behalf.”

“Also, don’t even get me started on ‘White Christmas’. More like ‘White Male Privileged Christmas’, am I right?!”

Despite the debate, many will stick to what they know best when the offending word comes up in a sing-a-long: awkwardly mumbling something incoherent then drunkenly belting out the rest of the tune.

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