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Chris -- 2025-05-10
During a phone-in on BBC Radio 5 Live last weekend about the racism/bullying issue surrounding British reality TV show Celebrity Big Brother, I heard a caller refer to Jade Goody, the main person accused of racist behaviour as being made “an escape goat”.
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Already in the Eggcorn Database I’m afraid, along with its friend the scrape goat.
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Oops. OK I’ve seen it listed now. I’ll check properly next time. Please excuse my botched maiden contribution!
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