That doesn't particularly surprise me.
But as a regular watcher of television and cinema that originates from a wide variety of predominantly or frequently English speaking parts of the world - including Canada, England, Scotland, USA, Wales, Australia, New Zealand and even India - it never ceases to amaze me what terms are curses and slurs in other parts of the world!
Even though if I used them before those viewing experiences, I wouldn't even know I was being offensive!
You will hear it often enough in many parts of Ireland, Scotland (aptly descriptive of haggis...), Liverpool, far-flung Iceland...even decadent Kensington, London!
Enough. Gentleman Jims coming soon. Going to bitch the pot...