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What does "Ginger" means?
When a boy who want to donate his blood but his parents interjected, said" sorry, they don't accept blood from gingers."
I heard it from FML but i still cant get the meaning of " gingers".....
Gingers mean someone cant donate blood? But why?
Jan 28, 2012 9:06 AM
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It means people with red hair - it is a phrase particular to the UK - and it is mildly insulting. It goes without saying that their blood is the same as everyone else's.
January 28, 2012
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Ginger = ginger-haired = red-haired. It's a kind of prejudice that red-haired folk are often teased or discriminated against, based on the colour of their hair.
Speaking of prejudice...!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVN_0qvuhhw
January 28, 2012
Hi, I didnt know that ginger means a different way in Uk and In Australia, I listened to the music of tim michin as suggested by Peachey, and I did understand the meaning of it and yes it connotes negative remarks to red heads, I enjoyed the music too. Thanks Peachey for the link
February 3, 2012
ginger means someone with red hair LOL I don't know what that means too but someone said that and I think it might help you with this topic.
January 28, 2012
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Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Cantonese), English, German
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