Time was when licentious men would be put down as rakes. And calling persons of African descent a spade was certainly not meant as a compliment. And the news reminds of just what is meant what modern society thinks of hoes.
Really, what is it with this society’s problem with garden implements?
Why, even "tool" is insulting!
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And let’s not forget the (in?)famous Garden Weasel®.
:^)