Totally agree, but football chants on the 'terraces' at every football game are based on putting the opposition down by whatever means. Terrace humour is based on so many -isms', I can't list them and if stated at work would result in disciplinary action
No one seems to get upset when chants are based on the referee or when questioning said official's parentage or similarity to several anatomical parts.
Offence has been rightly caused by the criticism being based on the sex of the official.
What is needed is gender neutral term (fudge me - pc really has got a hold) for the fourth official and the demonstrated lack of ability in their position
Obviously cod, prick and similar expressions are unacceptable, as are references to 'Lines' in the same manner of 'Chair' (God forbid!)
How about a blanket chant which has served fans for generations - THE REFEREES ARE BASTARDS!
Another option would be "THE REFEREES ARE THINGYEES AND THEY'RE WEARING BLUE"
This of course is insulting to Jason Gunn and his early TV career, but who gives a FUCK!
:-)