Keir Starmer raises eyebrows as he proudly declares himself a 'gooner' - AOL
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Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch called Labor MPs a "sea of orcs and goons" back in March. In British English, “gooner” is a variation of “Gunner” and refers to a supporter of Arsenal F.C.
  • AmidFuror@fedia.io
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    14 days ago

    The slang term has two meanings in the U.K. and U.S., respectively. When a Brit calls themselves “gooners,” they are emphasizing their support for the Arsenal Football Club. However, Americans refer to “gooners” as impulsive pornography addicts who are known to be chronic masturbators.

    This is a non-story. He was addressing Parliament. Why would the US meaning be at all relevant when the UK PM addresses the UK Parliament?