Mahesh Babu

I struggled to kick the habit - I would make a decision to give up smoking, but it was hard. I couldn't resist the urge to steal a smoke. It was at that time that I was gifted Allen Carr's book 'The Easy Way to Stop Smoking.' After I read that book, I didn't touch a fag again.

Indian Actor

Marlon James

At 28 years old, seven years out of college, I was so convinced that my voice outed me as a fag that I had stopped speaking to people I didn't know.

Jamaican Athlete

Jonathan Davis

I'm a big rock star, I got a beautiful girl, and they still call me a fag. Its' like high school never ends - the jocks are always on top.

American Musician

Used informally among friends or in casual settings.

Colloquial Usage

Be cautious, as 'fag' can be offensive elsewhere or misunderstood as homophobic.

Cultural Sensitivity

Highly derogatory; avoid using to describe others, and be aware it's hurtful if heard.

Offensive Term

Know that using 'fag' to insult can contribute to marginalization and bullying.

Understand the Impact

Sometimes used metaphorically to express extreme fatigue from work or effort.

Metaphorical Use

While somewhat informal, it's widely understood in contexts like sharing work experiences.

Casual Tone

Refers to an outdated practice in British boarding schools and is not used in modern language.

Historical Context

Understand that language evolves and terms like 'school fag' are no longer acceptable.

Acknowledge Change

 And I worked hard to fall in love with the things I thought I'd left behind, the things I'd loved about Lancaster, growing up. The people there, the way we connect, Jan down the SPAR shop, who sells fags, the boys who give you a bit of a look but respect you nonetheless.

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