https://www.facebook.com/PhilrobertsonsupportPosted on 12/19/2013 5:36:08 PM PST by reegs
The whole idea of the show was to parade these nouveau riche Christian hillbillies around so that we could laugh at them. "Look at them," we were supposed to say. "Look how backward they are! Look what they believe! Can you believe they really live this way and believe this stuff? See how they don't fit in? HAHAHA"
When the producers saw the way the show was shaping up, different than they envisioned it, they tried to change course. They tried to get the Robertson's to tone down their Christianity, but to their eternal credit they refused. They tried to add fake cussin' to the show by inserting bleeps where no cussword was uttered. At best, they wanted to make the Robertson's look like crass buffoons. At worst they wanted them to look like hypocrites.
--SNIP--
By the time this all happened, A&E had a conundrum. They knew who the Robertsons were and what they believe and they still held it in disdain. But they really liked the money. Really liked the money. So they lived with it.
But the progressives whose bank accounts were not growing fatter because of these backward rubes were never inclined to look the other way. They hate the show and they really hate the response to the show. They want it destroyed.
(Excerpt) Read more at ncregister.com ...
FWIW A&E Network is a joint venture of Hearst Corp and Disney.
https://www.facebook.com/PhilrobertsonsupportYes, a perceptive essay.
Notice how the DD merchandise is being aggressively over-marketed in every store in town? I think this was part of the plan - to oversaturate the market and get folks tired of them. Seems like Phil has poked a hole in that plan.
Yep. Now people are going to scarf up the stuff to show their support. DD stuff will be flying off the shelves.
"It will be interesting to see whether A&E likes the money more than they hate the Christianity.
I wouldn't be surprised if the hate wins."
The Duck Commander brand is Robertson.
But that’s the “Catch 22,” isn’t it? I’m sure the Robertsons get some of the money as their likeness is used in the merchandise, but doesn’t a lot of that money go right into A&E’s pocket?
ROBERTSON FAMILY STATEMENT ON Duck commander website at 7pm
We want to thank all of you for your prayers and support. The family has spent much time in prayer since learning of A&E’s decision. We want you to know that first and foremost we are a family rooted in our faith in God and our belief that the Bible is His word. While some of Phil’s unfiltered comments to the reporter were coarse, his beliefs are grounded in the teachings of the Bible. Phil is a Godly man who follows what the Bible says are the greatest commandments: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart” and “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Phil would never incite or encourage hate.We are disappointed that Phil has been placed on hiatus for expressing his faith, which is his constitutionally protected right.We have had a successful working relationship with A&E but, as a family, we cannot imagine the show going forward without our patriarch at the helm. We are in discussions with A&E to see what that means for the future of Duck Dynasty. Again, thank you for your continued support of our family.
As someone said the other day...the world is neatly dividing itself into those who have grown up (having seen and adapted to reality as it is) and those who refuse to do so.
Approximately half of humanity is currently bat-guano crazy. The rest of us need to prepare for the consequences.
Does Chick-Fil-A run ads on Duck Dynasty?
This guy got it right…I said the something..the show back fired on them…I hope they say bye bye.. and go somewhere else...
Cool — they’re sticking to their guns.
I agree with this article. They put the show on to make fun of rednecks and it blew up in their face. I bet the network offers to let them buy their way out of their contract.
Thanks for catching that and posting it. Sounds to me like the Robertsons have the upper hand in future negotiations with A&E
Thanks. I thought that was how they would respond, but I’m glad to see it confirmed.
Ps they will not be able to use the name “Duck Dynasty. “
I hope they go over to the Beck channel.That would be sweet and break it off in a&e arse with no grease.
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