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Radio 5 Live,1 min

Is gingerism real?

5 Live In Short

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A ginger comedian, who organised a march against 'gingerism', has told 5 live red-heads can often feel "discriminated against". Shawn Hitchens, who has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, said he personally sees the word ginger as a "term of endearment" but went on to suggest "person of primary colour" as an alternative way to address red-heads. The comedian made his comments after the Royal Ballet's Edward Watson accused a critic of being 'gingerist' and obsessed with his ginger hair and pale skin. This clip is originally from 5 live Drive on Tuesday 10 May 2016.

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