The exact same schoolyard game as "kill the guy with the ball" (aka "Smear The Queer"), only the name is changed when played at Catholic schools. A comical way of encouraging a bygone era of sectarian rivalry in Christiandom via youthful bravado. Especially popular in Irish communities. Has NOTHING to do with anti-LGBT bigotry.
Hey Bill, want to play Beat the Protestant with us?
Sure! Just make sure the mother superior doesn't see us rough housing.
Sure! Just make sure the mother superior doesn't see us rough housing.
by Dank Salmon March 23, 2019