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Opinionated Internet users left, right and center are heating up like chestnuts roasting on an open fire over Hallmark’s decision to replace the word “gay” with “fun” in the Christmas carol "Deck the Halls."
A new Hallmark holiday ornament shaped like a sweater features the phrase "Don we now our FUN apparel" instead of the traditional "gay apparel."
Social conservatives and liberals alike took issue with the move and accused Hallmark of everything from rampant political correctness to homophobia to plain stupidity.
Here's a pretty representative sample of the comments Hallmark's received:
Hallmark Cards Removes Word 'Gay' from Christmas Carol…PC Bullshit! You Suck #hallmark…
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