I `ad that Vernon `awksworth-`arming in my cab the other day. `e`s the top sensor for the Auntie BBC.`e was scribbling away like tomorrow wasn`t coming. I said, "Morning Vernie. You doing your Christmas list or something?" `e said, "No Jim. We going to be playing that "Fairytale of New York" and we`ve got to be sure not to upset anybody". I said, "Go on then. What `ave you got in mind?" `e said, "`ere, let me read from this sheet for you. Whaddya think?" "Title:- Fairytale". Derogatory term. Use `omosexualstory. Verse 1:- Babe. remove contents re infants. Peedo interest. Old man. Use old person. More inclusive. Verse 2:- "Got on" suggests possible copulation. Use bet. More reference to babies. Use sweetheart. Too much "coming". Sexual connotations. Use arriving. Verse 3:- Wind . Suggest flatulence. Use cold, moving air. Broadway. Derogatory ref. to women. Use Personway. Verse 4:- Remove Queen. Derogatory `omosexual connotation. Sinatra swinging. Family might object to referring to his private parts. Kissed. Definitely out. Could lead to future accusations of sexual assault. "Me Too" might `ave something to say. Verse 5:- Boys of the Choir. The Pope might object in view of the latest revelations. Verse 6:- Bum. remove ref. to sensitive physical areas. Slut on a junk. This may not go down well with Chinese listeners. Suggests waterborne prostitution. Remove faggot. Derogatory `omosexual term and it is not nice calling somebody a bundle of small branches, tied around the middle and intended for the fire. Arse. See line above re physical parts. Verse 7:- `es referring to infants again. Delete it." I said, "Blimey! It`ll never rhyme with all those changes". `e said, "That don`t matter. It keeps the "snowflakes `appy!!" Whaddam I Like??
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