In the latest case of “ I don’t think you understand the real problem,” TV Land has stopped airing its twice-daily reruns of The Dukes Of Hazzard in light of the recent controversy surrounding the Confederate flag. Yes, the flag is still flying down in South Carolina, but third-shift workers who want to watch a little “hicksploitation” in the afternoon are out of luck.
According to TV Line, “this move follows a decision by Warner Bros. to cease anyDukes merchandising deals involving the Confederate flag.” The treasonous battle flag had been emblazoned on the roof of the Duke boys’ orange 1969 Dodge Charger, affectionately called the General Lee. But now that Warner Bros. has ceased licensing any Dukes merchandise involving the flag, models and toys of the famous muscle car are going to be hard to come by, even at your local Winn-Dixie.
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This is totally ridiculous....
Oh good gosh. RIDICULOUS!!
Okay now this is getting to be just a little crazy. I can truly understand why some are offended, but it seems that everything is offending everyone these days. If that's the case, then I am offended by all movies that label Italians as mob members or "Dirty Italians"! Now will all those movies be banned? (I am really being sarcastic, I'm not offended) Just saying......
The drug crazed terrorist has won, and the sheeple are ready to be told to get on the train that will take them to "safety". No more need to work, we can all get free "vacations" on Amtrak trains that will take us to Disney World, or...somewhere "nice".
Socialism is here!
This makes no sense. I have never heard any of my black friends say this show offends them. But these stations that show classic tv show reruns think it's ok to run "All in the Family" with all the racial slurs on it? I could go on about other shows (past and present day) but I won't. This world is backwards and mixed up.
Stupid, just plain stupid. There was never anything racist about that show.
STUPID.
BOYCOTT them..
These days the minority complain and the majority are told to go 'sit in the back of the bus'! So where is this equality they keep screaming for but only manage to further bigotry and racism by their actions!
It is so ridiculous and anyone who is insulted by a flag is a complete and utter moron. I wish all these people who are so easily offended would just put a gun to their heads and pull the trigger and put themselves and us out of their misery. The country would be better off without whimps with no backbones. They serve no useful purpose.
These constant attacks on free speech will soon be addressed.
Shame on you ignorant white people for allowing this to happen to the Confederate Battle flag and Southern heritage.
Anonymous said...
This makes no sense. I have never heard any of my black friends say this show offends them. But these stations that show classic tv show reruns think it's ok to run "All in the Family" with all the racial slurs on it? I could go on about other shows (past and present day) but I won't. This world is backwards and mixed up.
July 1, 2015 at 4:18 PM
I love All in the Family so suck it up Cupcake!!
Anonymous said...
These days the minority complain and the majority are told to go 'sit in the back of the bus'! So where is this equality they keep screaming for but only manage to further bigotry and racism by their actions!
July 1, 2015 at 5:44 PM
The minority didn't complain. Nikki Haley and Mitt Romney started this shit then all you ignorant white people jumped on that bandwagon!!
You can thank OBAMA and ERIC HOLDER two of the biggest Anti - American Racist. They are worse than Sharpton. New Black Panthers, Nation of Islam and the rest of this group.
Time to Boycott TV Land! While I agree many think its a silly show, It was one of my favorites as a kid. Hardly any violence or sex... a good clean show that is rare today. And had good car chases! TV Land is making a huge mistake. As someone else pointed out... All in the Family was a lot more racist!! Will anyone dare ban that?
try taking down a rainbow flag, a black panther flag, an isis flag, or any other flag freak flag flying at the white house and see what happens
I'm getting Black Fatigue. I am so sick and tired of all their excuses. All this worry about a darn flag and all the while they are shooting and killing each other up right and left.
History and current statistics have proven that the only thing blacks have to fear are each other. Racism hasn't killed or maimed anywhere near the number of blacks that other blacks have.
I'm glad you like it, so do I! But I ain't your cupcake. LOL. :-)
Anonymous said...
try taking down a rainbow flag, a black panther flag, an isis flag, or any other flag freak flag flying at the white house and see what happens
July 1, 2015 at 7:44 PM
You people keep forgetting the racist red, black and green flag.
4:02, You are soooo right, just a matter of time, its all being set up now
The Comedy Channel produces very little that is not repugnant... let's start picking Cable Tv to pieces.. I say we start with MSNBC and the tax evading bigot felon they allow free reign ..
Were I an advertising manager supporting "Dukes of Hazzard", I'd take this as a slap in the face. The network would hear me and feel my angst financially to be sure.
Now the idiot that paid over $100,000 for the original General Lee is going to paint over the Confederate Flag.
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