Translation: You Have Got To Be Fucking Kidding Me
The Chapman family has moved home three times in three years in the Newcastle area because of abuse directed at its six red-haired members. Kevin Chapman told reporters that his 11-year-old son even attempted suicide after becoming depressed following years of abuse.
The story has led to speculation about whether insults over red hair could have the same legal status as insults regarding a person’s race or gender.
The UK: Where even Rod Serling would think they’re strange enough to be in an episode
Argh! Ginger kids! Sounds like a couple of them are day walkers….
I’m glad I wasn’t the only one to wonder if they were Gingers.
As someone who grew up with very red hair in the 70’s, I can understand the presence of abuse. What I cannot understand is not kicking some ass about it.