Posted on 12/21/2013 12:53:16 PM PST by kingattax
Cracker Barrel said it pulled some Duck Dynasty merchandise from its stores over concerns it might offend guests, a move that infuriated thousands of customers and confused many others.
"We removed selected products which we were concerned might offend some of our guests while we evaluate the situation," Cracker Barrel said in a statement posted on its Facebook page.
The full statement read:
Cracker Barrels mission is Pleasing People. We operate within the ideals of fairness, mutual respect and equal treatment of all people. These ideals are the core of our corporate culture. We continue to offer Duck Commander products in our stores. We removed selected products which we were concerned might offend some of our guests while we evaluate the situation. We continually evaluate the products we offer and will continue to do so.
Cracker Barrel's statement led to confusion among some customers who wondered if the restaurant was removing Duck Dynasty products owned by A&E or products owned by the Robertson family's Duck Commander business.
Cracker Barrel did not return phone calls seeking clarification or comment.
(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...
I thought that “Duck Dynasty” merchandise was owned by A&E, with “Duck Commander” merchandise being owned by the Robinson family.
It may be that Cracker Barrel is, inadvertantly, supporting the pro-Phil boycott of A&E.
“Thank your wait-people and leave them a small tip and then leave and still not say a word.”
Better: Leave a note referring to CB’s caving in to the homosexuals. Then there’ll be no doubt.
Anyway, I see that you're stuck up in Massachusetts (wrongly pronounced as Mass-a-TWO-shuts by obama). That reminds me of a visit to a restaurant up there a few year ago at a not-so-aptly named "Friendly's" restaurant near Watertown, MA, I committed the crime of driving while Texan. As I pulled into the parking lot with my Texas plates, a family of four (dad, mother and two kids) was coming out and saw my car. Without provocation, both the husband and wife confronted me about being from Texas. "So, you're from the Kennedy killing state!" and "I bet you cowboys down there had a party when Teddy died". I was told in a profanity-laced tirade that we "right-wing, redneck Texans" weren't welcome in their fine Commonwealth.
Sure, it was one isolated incident in this case. But there were numerous times I was greeted with a middle-finger salute by proud citizens on the traffic circles on Route 6, doubtlessly because of my Texas plates as well as my Sarah Palin and NOBAMA window stickers.
LOL
Many thanks. I did not have the information you did. I agree we have to push back. Again, thanks for the information.
Never heard of it but I live in the boonies of NE PA and I come from Yonkers.
Yup, I’m offended.
And one of my favorite breakfast places is now OFF my list.
Exactly. I was going to try and get Duck Commander stuff before Christmas but thought I had to order it. Great I can go and get some stocking stuffers from Craker Barrel.
Hmmmm. That changes things a bit.
We just ordered and paid for Christmas take out from CB. On Monday we
will go cancel our order get refund and try Bill Miller BBQ if they are still
taking orders.
I hope we can stand up and be strong on this no matter the trouble.
I have eaten my last bite there.
Isn't it, though? I've had it. I guess Cracker Barrel goes to extremes to to avoid the "cracker" image. This cracker has plenty of lunch time alternatives.
God bless Texas and Texans
I love the place
Dallas is my favorite big city
And I’ve been “everywhere man”
No more Cracker Barrel patronage for us.
Thanks for the link. Same here.
There's a growing list of reasons why never to eat at CB again, even if the Duck Dynasty travesty never happened.
Leni
Never been to a CB, doesn’t sound like I missed anything
You didn’t. The only times I’ve eaten there I ordered breakfast food.....more difficult to screw it up
https://www.facebook.com/CrackerBarrel/posts/602887726427665
Dear Cracker Barrel Customer:
When we made the decision to remove and evaluate certain Duck Dynasty items, we
offended many of our loyal customers. Our intent was to avoid offending, but
thats just what weve done.
You told us we made a mistake. And, you werent shy about it. You wrote, you
called and you took to social media to express your thoughts and feelings.
You flat out told us we were wrong.
We listened.
Today, we are putting all our Duck Dynasty products back in our stores.
And, we apologize for offending you.
We respect all individuals right to express their beliefs. We certainly did not
mean to have anyone think different.
We sincerely hope you will continue to be part of our Cracker Barrel family.
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