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Graham Linehan: Father Ted co-creator arrested at Heathrow over his X posts (www.bbc.com)

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[–] stankmut@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

He wasn't saying anything about trans men, at least in the part you quoted. That's a slur used against trans women.

[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 week ago

You are correct. A different article was far clearer on his stance. I am sure his choice of words was deliberately confusing. What a jerk. I'm sure he'll play the martyr now.