How did the word ‘faggot’ become a derogatory name for gay men?

Or ‘fag’? Word origins fascinate me.

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UndeadPrivateer · 31-35, M

I imagine it has to do with implying that they should be burned in a fire.

Amylynne · 31-35, F

@UndeadPrivateer no that switches, and no they have to weigh the same as a duck

UndeadPrivateer · 31-35, M

@Amylynne What if you can build a bridge out of them?

Amylynne · 31-35, F

But you can build a bridge out of stone!@UndeadPrivateer

UndeadPrivateer · 31-35, M

@Amylynne Ah, you are wise in the ways of science.

Fangirlsarah1996 · 26-30, F

@UndeadPrivateer A bridge of ducks or faggots?

UndeadPrivateer · 31-35, M

@Fangirlsarah1996 Or witches. They're obviously all one in the same.

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Amylynne · 31-35, F

@Fangirlsarah1996 and now why I from traffic helicopter 12 hovering over duck faggot Bridge