We read them that way now, but it is, as I say, a New Critical idea, and it comes back to the question, "Who has the right to use the 'N-word'?"

Evra had complained after the match that he was abused "at least 10 times" and his statement to the FA accuses Suárez of using a Spanish variation of the N-word.

And today sees his name used as a sneering synonym for the N-word-without-attitude toadying to whitey, and Mrs Stowe derided as that worst sort of white, the liberal sort.