[MamaTexan]

In the British theatrical circles that I run in, there is an even worse word (female genitalia) which they use as an insult for a “jerk”. When they come to NY and use it in conversation, they are in the shock for their life. American women get furious!

LOL! Personally, I cut the 'furriners' some slack when it comes to the usage of certain words.

What do your British theatrical circle friends think about our usage to the word 'fag'?

I'm not trying to be smarmy....I really want to know!

[miss marmelstein]

I’ve never heard a discussion about the word “fag.” One friend of mine (who now lives in Texas!!!) uses “fag” in the American way - so I just assumed it had that use in England as well.

Don’t you just love the way language works around the world? Fascinating.