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A discussion about the upcoming incarnation of a cartoon character called “Gypsy” in a TV series. The very name raises a few questions and concerns, as it is de-facto a racial slur. What would people say if a character was named after the N-word? So why don’t they think about “Gypsy”?

– Reconsidering ‘GYPSY’ As an Ethnic Slur As the DC Character Comes to the CW. In: Newsrama. 26.01.2017. http://www.newsarama.com/32801-reconsidering-dc-s-gypsy-name-as-a-racial-slur-in-light-of-her-upcoming-debut-on-cw-s-the-flash.html

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