Michael Hardner Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 I don't say they're not duck hunters, or whatever... but come on... I can't be the only one who sees through this ? Also - honey boo-boo is a 36 year old dwarf, Darth Vader is Luke's father and UFC wrestling is fake.... Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
kimmy Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 I don't say they're not duck hunters, or whatever... but come on... I can't be the only one who sees through this ? Also - honey boo-boo is a 36 year old dwarf, Darth Vader is Luke's father and UFC wrestling is fake.... You have obviously confused UFC with WWE, and confused Honey Boo-Boo with Tyrion Lannister. -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
Bob Macadoo Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 Miley Cyrus isn't fictional. She's a real person. And no, I don't know of any groups boycotting or trying to get people to boycott her. She's as real as the Robertsons, or as real as her publicist. Check out any petition site looking for her boot. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 Duck Commander duck calls are real, predating any A&E reality TV production by many years. Here is another photo: Buy your duck calls here folks...might even work on Canada Goose ! http://duckcommander.com/store/duck-calls Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Michael Hardner Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 Is that the TV family or the family of the actors ? Where is the black grand kid ?!? I am soo confused Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
BC_chick Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 I don't think one should conclude that the whole duck hunting thing is an act because they don't wear their camouflage on vacation. Criminy, Michael. If somebody saw you at the beach without your pocket-protector, would people be justified in concluding you're not a real web tech guy? -k There are lots of pictures of them online when they're not in character. I would post them for you but I've never really mastered the art of uploading things on MLW (which probably serves you all well, I would've killed the "What Are You Listening to?" thread by now). Google it, it's all a game. And on a personal note - I wouldn't like it one bit if a group of left-wingers played caricatures of what the right 'thinks' liberals are like on TV. Hugging trees, picketing, working at Starbucks, anything else you can think of that is typically associated negatively with the left when in actuality their own lives are nothing like that. These sick Ducks are selling out their personal beliefs by perpetuating this stereotype. I'm not sure why conservatives have made them their pet project. Quote It's kind of the worst thing that any humans could be doing at this time in human history. Other than that, it's fine." Bill Nye on Alberta Oil Sands
cybercoma Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 I don't think one should conclude that the whole duck hunting thing is an act because they don't wear their camouflage on vacation. Criminy, Michael. If somebody saw you at the beach without your pocket-protector, would people be justified in concluding you're not a real web tech guy? -k The yuppie clothing and the frosted hair though? Then suddenly he's a ZZ Top beard sporting, rough and tumble woodsman? Come on. Quote
Boges Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 (edited) There must be a reason there's a show about them. They made it rich making Duck Calls, that's a compelling story to many. I'm sure the pics of them glamed up is a result of them becoming celebrities. I always found it skeptical that they all could snag such attractive wives that act nothing like rural hicks, if they were always like they are on the show. BTW I called this at the start that it was a publicity stunt. Edited December 30, 2013 by Boges Quote
kimmy Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 Publicity stunt? This has hurt A&E's reputation. If it was a stunt, I don't think they were in on it. There is no doubt that some of what they show on the TV show is created just for the TV show. The GQ interview touches on that aspect. But again, to suggest they're actually a bunch of Yankee yuppies who just play southern hicks on TV doesn't wash, regardless of how many photos of them one can find without their camo on. There are large numbers of Christians in America who believe homosexual acts are sinful. That might be an uncomfortable truth for some. Maybe it is easier to pretend that the guy who said those things is actually an urbane actor just playing a character. I think that's a stick-your-head-in-the-sand approach. -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
Boges Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 (edited) Publicity stunt? This has hurt A&E's reputation. If it was a stunt, I don't think they were in on it. I'm sure there'll be an episode in the coming season dealing with this issue. A&E has a reputation? If it does, it's just a bit above TLC. Channels that used to be educational that have turned into mostly trashy reality TV. At least A&E shows "some" movies and syndicated scripted TV. Edited December 30, 2013 by Boges Quote
BC_chick Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 There are large numbers of Christians in America who believe homosexual acts are sinful. That might be an uncomfortable truth for some. Maybe it is easier to pretend that the guy who said those things is actually an urbane actor just playing a character. I think that's a stick-your-head-in-the-sand approach. -k I think they're conservatives and their beliefs are real, they're just playing a caricature stereotype of a southern redneck for show. You can be a clean cut MBA with nice hair and at the same time believe that homosexuality is a sin. That's why I said I wouldn't like this stereotype of my ideology being perpetuated like that if I were conservative. It's like a 1900's freak show. Quote It's kind of the worst thing that any humans could be doing at this time in human history. Other than that, it's fine." Bill Nye on Alberta Oil Sands
Boges Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 I think they're conservatives and their beliefs are real, they're just playing a caricature stereotype of a southern redneck for show. You can be a clean cut MBA with nice hair and at the same time believe that homosexuality is a sin. That's why I said I wouldn't like this stereotype of my ideology being perpetuated like that if I were conservative. It's like a 1900's freak show. Duck Dynasty is only the most recent example of cashing in on Redneck. Beverly Hillbillies anyone? Quote
Michael Hardner Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 The yuppie clothing and the frosted hair though? Then suddenly he's a ZZ Top beard sporting, rough and tumble woodsman? Come on. Exactly. It's all fake. It makes you wonder how real YOU are. After all, I really WAS smiling in that family Christmas photo wasn't I ? That couldn't have been real.... These odd quandries about what is real and what is not may be a symptom of a shift in dominant media modes. Check out Neil Gabler's 'Life the Movie' for a longer treatment on these things. http://www.amazon.ca/Life-Movie-Entertainment-Conquered-Reality/dp/0375706534 There are definite parallels in mythology and folklore... Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
bush_cheney2004 Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 .....That's why I said I wouldn't like this stereotype of my ideology being perpetuated like that if I were conservative. Why not ? Do you think it is any better to be stereotyped as an unemployed, pot smoking, abortion loving liberal ? Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Michael Hardner Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 Why not ? Do you think it is any better to be stereotyped as an unemployed, pot smoking, abortion loving liberal ? Did you miss this ? And on a personal note - I wouldn't like it one bit if a group of left-wingers played caricatures of what the right 'thinks' liberals are like on TV. Hugging trees, picketing, working at Starbucks, anything else you can think of that is typically associated negatively with the left when in actuality their own lives are nothing like that. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
bush_cheney2004 Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 Did you miss this ? No. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Michael Hardner Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 No. Then don't you have your question answered ? What did I miss there ? Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
bush_cheney2004 Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 Then don't you have your question answered ? What did I miss there ? You didn't phrase your response in the form of a question. Jeopardy! 101. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Michael Hardner Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 I'm perplexed. BC_Chick clearly DOESN'T think the leftist trope is any better and said so right off... am I missing something here or are you just playing with me ? Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
The_Squid Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 I'm perplexed. BC_Chick clearly DOESN'T think the leftist trope is any better and said so right off... am I missing something here or are you just playing with me ? You still don't recognize chronic trolling behaviour? Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 I'm perplexed. BC_Chick clearly DOESN'T think the leftist trope is any better and said so right off... am I missing something here or are you just playing with me ? It's not that complicated...I asked another member a direct question about why the stereotype should not be "perpetuated". You assumed your post already answered my question to another member. It did not. And now another member wants to pile on with insults....thanks. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
cybercoma Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 you just playing with me ?It's called trolling and it's why I wish I couldn't see his posts when people quote them. Quote
Shady Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 Exactly. It's all fake. It makes you wonder how real YOU are. After all, I really WAS smiling in that family Christmas photo wasn't I ? That couldn't have been real.... These odd quandries about what is real and what is not may be a symptom of a shift in dominant media modes. Check out Neil Gabler's 'Life the Movie' for a longer treatment on these things. http://www.amazon.ca/Life-Movie-Entertainment-Conquered-Reality/dp/0375706534 There are definite parallels in mythology and folklore... No it's not all fake. The business is very much real. So is the duck hunting. I'm not sure why posting a picture over 10 years old makes things happening now any less real. Quote
cybercoma Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 Nobody is saying the business and hunting are fake. The characters are almost certainly fake and so are the situations on the show. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted December 30, 2013 Report Posted December 30, 2013 No it's not all fake. The business is very much real. So is the duck hunting. I'm not sure why posting a picture over 10 years old makes things happening now any less real. Yes...it is strange. Maybe the criticism is now directed at this family's business success, achieved long before A&E came along. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
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