http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/bastardy
It _is_ a legal term. That kid's gonna have bigger problems to deal with while growing up rather than 'which side of the sheets' he was born on.
http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/nigger
This a "real term" too. I just think the terms are cruel to use. Don't want to argue, just MHO.
You are too right about Tom's kids having bigger problems:)