"inappropriate and denigrating"

[Guylee]

Once I learned where the term came from, I decided I wouldn't use it anymore.

A Faggot or fagot is a name for a bundle of sticks. The term as it's applied to homosexuals comes from the practice of burning them to death at the stake, using faggots as the kindling.

I don't care how much you dislike someone, that is wrong.

H.

"Fag" and "faggot(s)" has multiple definitions and origin/use is much broader than your reference above. Futher, too many counter statements to yours denoting that to be incorrect (two examples below FWIW). Where'd you pick that up?

How did "faggot" get to mean "male homosexual"?

Unsubstantiated associations

The above is "google poop" as I don't have these facts committed to memory, couldn't care less.

Don't you guys know? They changed the word "fag" to mean annoying Harley riders

[TriggerHappy]

I think the plaid really brings out her bellybutton.

[Ed_S]

Brownie pounder is more appropriate as I don't want to offend anyone who enjoys faggots aka meatballs.