What does he mean when he calls him a c***? That he looks like one? That he is one, albeit cleverly (not so in Ferdinands case though) disguised? That's the thing. I think some people say these words to be mean, knowing that dragging ones skin color into the matter is not a nice thing to do. Like I said, still unacceptable. And I may be clouded by the fact that here in Iceland racism is not a problem - if it is, I don't think it is really visual. On the second point I totally disagree with you. Putting someone into hospital is better than calling him names?