Etymology
The word meaning “bundle of sticks” is ultimately derived, via Old French, Italian and Vulgar Latin, from Latin fascis (also the origin of the word fascism).[6] The origins of the word as an offensive epithet for homosexuals are rather obscure, although the word has been used in English since the late 16th century as an abusive term for women, particularly old women,[7] and reference to homosexuality may derive from this,[6][8] as female terms are often used with reference to homosexual or effeminate men (cf. nancy, sissy, queen). The application of the term to old women is possibly a shortening of the term “faggot-gatherer”, applied in the 19th century to people, especially older widows, who made a meager living by gathering and selling firewood.[8] It may also derive from the sense of “something awkward to be carried” (compare the use of the word “baggage” as a pejorative term for old people in general).[6] Use of the word as a general insult, not necessarily implying homosexuality, is either a continuation or extension of this older usage[7] or of the homosexual usage.
Unsubstantiated associations
It is sometimes claimed that the modern slang meaning developed from the standard meaning of “faggot” as “bundle of sticks for burning,” presumably with reference to burning at the stake.[6] It is true that supposed witches and heretics were burnt to death in some parts of Europe, and were often accused of deviant sexual behavior.[9] However, any association of faggots with executions had long become a historical curiosity by the time the slang sense of the word arose in twentieth-century America.[6] Moreover, burning was never prescribed as a punishment for homosexuality in either Britain or America.[8][6] This explanation is therefore considered to be an urban legend.[6]
via Faggot (slang) – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
I am watching Louie, and they substantiated that urban legend.
Thought I would again point out that this isn’t right or true.