Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch called Labor MPs a "sea of orcs and goons" back in March. In British English, “gooner” is a variation of “Gunner” and refers to a supporter of Arsenal F.C.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called himself a “gooner” during a speech to parliament Wednesday, seemingly unaware of the derogatory meaning in the U.S.

The slang term has two meanings in the U.K. and U.S., respectively. When a Brit calls themselves “gooners,” they are emphasizing their support for the Arsenal Football Club. However, Americans refer to “gooners” as impulsive pornography addicts who are known to be chronic masturbators. Starmer’s innocent intention to connect with sports fans across his native country prompted comical reactions from users on X.

“Mr. speaker, I am a gooner,” the British premier told his colleagues.