I think I was probably in my late teens or early 20's before I ever heard the word used that way. It was on some show or movie where they called an Australian guy 'Blue' because he had red hair. I thought it sounded nice and it might help that I really like the spice ginger, ginersnaps, ginger ale, etc.
I didn't know it was considered offensive. Although, I may be bias, cause I find red heads attractive.
Sometimes people call me a 'dark ginger' because I've got all the other stereo typical characteristics but more brownish hair.







