Family of faggot fans fly the flag

[Sean Reynolds]

:rofl:

Family of faggot fans fly the flag

A West Midlands family is playing a central role in the quest to raise the profile of a forgotten British dish - faggots.
The Doody family from Wolverhampton has been crowned The Faggot Family in a national competition, and to kick off their reign they will launch National Faggot Week.

The family will be touring the country extolling the virtues of the dish, which is best-known for its links with the Black Country.

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"The nation knows that the Cornish pasty, Yorkshire pudding, haggis and fish and chips are great British dishes, but all too often the faggot is left off that list," said Janet Doody.

Her husband Fred added: "It's unfair because faggots were a British delicacy long before any of the others.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/2698507.stm

I'm sorry, but that cracks me up.

[terrya]

1. Well, you learn something new everyday

That's not my favorite word, to put it mildly. Because of the pejorative connatation.

But I did a google...and yes, it's actually a food delicacy. Made with pig hearts...among other things. It sounds...interesting.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

2. I don't think I want to try them

from the site: Faggot facts:

Faggots were called "savoury ducks" in the Middle Ages
Faggots were named after the Latin word for bundle
Faggots were originally made with pig's liver and offal
Faggots are now made from pork liver and pork
Fans have published the Good Faggot Guide

[ornotna]

5. Oh come on, look how tasty they look

mmmmmm,rich west country sauce.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

9. but I don't eat pork!

if they were kosher, I might change my mind....:D

[peekaloo]

3. The family name makes me chuckle.

Doody.

[GCP]

4. Actually they're pretty tasty

We always loved a faggot supper when we lived in the UK!

[sundog]

6. a fag is also a cigarette amongst brits

[Karenina]

7. What is WRONG with you people?

THIS is a faggot!!! Ohne Bocal. IDJITS!!!

[lildreamer316]

8. I thought the word also connotated firewood??? anyone??n/t