Little_star
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The racial connotations of the word "P*ki" are totally different to words like Brits or Aussies which have no "colour" attached.I am as mystified as many posters on newspapers websites. What's so derogatory about "Paki", compared to Yanks or Brits? I'm curious as to what other short versions of foreign nationals are banned in Britain.
Since the 1960's it's a racist slur that has been used against immigrants from South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) without compunction. Sadly it's an insult that not only my parents had to face but one that I've had hurled in my face on several incredibly unpleasant occasions in the past.
I find it incredibly disturbing that people are trying to justify this as just a joke or "highjinks" on his part. Moreover it's not the only racist term he uses on the video, opting for the rather awful "r*ghead" in another clip.
Imo, it seems to demonstrate a rather worrying side to Harry's nature that he thinks it's ok to use such words and phrases.