Word choice....it matters.

As I wait with bated breath to see the outcome of the Russia vs. Spain Euro Cup semifinals (my money - and my heart - are on Arshavin, Pavlyuchenko, & co......of course!), I have to share this little gem with you, courtesy of Wonkette.

Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. (Read the sashes if you're curious.)


But don't get the wrong idea here. The Faggot Family, as they're actually called, are really just fanatics of a traditional British culinary dish. The unfortunately named food is made from pig liver and other pork products (sounds mmm-mmmm delicious, no?) and dates back to the Middle Ages as a staple of English cooking.

You know it's going to be a good news article when the opening photo caption reads, "The Doody family hopes to raise the profile of faggots." If you are interested in learning more, you can even go out to your local bookseller and purchase the Good Faggot Guide.

This incredibly eager family has the following to say on the topic: "The great British faggot is full of flavor and a great belly warmer." Oooo-kay. I am trying to bite back a smart comment about Elton John. Perhaps most bizarrely of all, the Doody clan actually competed for the title of Faggot Family, undergoing a series of quizzes, mock commercials, and - most disturbingly - role plays.

On a timely, and perhaps topical note.....a little soccer photo to commemorate today's game: