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Cracker Barrel pulls 'Duck Dynasty' merchandise
FoxNews ^ | December 21, 2013 | Todd Starnes

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 Barrel’s 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.

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KEYWORDS: boycott; crackerbarrel; duckdynasty; homosexualagenda
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To: napscoordinator
You are safe to go eat their...

Go ahead. Be there guest. (Is yours a typo or just gay; other FReepers will have to judge.)

Ain't going back no matter how CB corporate plays this in the next days and weeks.
61 posted on 12/21/2013 2:03:50 PM PST by Resettozero
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To: kingattax
Before you get too upset: Duck Dynasty in 2000, before their branding.
62 posted on 12/21/2013 2:03:53 PM PST by sunrise_sunset
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To: Resettozero
Doesn't matter. Pooch done been scrude. CB must have many employees posting on this thread. You're not the only apologist for CB here. Ain't going back even if you're buying.

No, I don't work at CB and I don't own any stock in them either. Just trying to clarify who owns the proprietary brands. It makes CB look bad in my mind no matter what they're removing.

63 posted on 12/21/2013 2:05:18 PM PST by Faith
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To: kingattax

Obama doesn’t know calf crap from Apple Butter.


64 posted on 12/21/2013 2:05:20 PM PST by Venturer (Half Staff the Flag of the US for Terrorists.)
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To: sunrise_sunset

The whole story is amazing, especially Terry Bradshaw riding the bench with Robertson the first string qb.


65 posted on 12/21/2013 2:06:02 PM PST by nascarnation (Wish everyone see a "Gay Kwanzaa")
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To: texgal

Dude. By now virtually EVERYBODY understands the difference between Duck Dynasty and Duck Commander.

That is not the issue.

Cracker Barrel is blackballing Phil Robertson because he didn’t worship at the altar of political correctness.

They are not, in any way, shape or form, “punishing” A&E


66 posted on 12/21/2013 2:07:49 PM PST by Walrus (America died on November 6, 2012 --- RIP)
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To: Faith
No, I don't work at CB and I don't own any stock in them either. Just trying to clarify who owns the proprietary brands. It makes CB look bad in my mind no matter what they're removing.

Wishy-washy response. Not a clear signal at all what you really think. I never said you were an employee or stock owner. You just post like one.
67 posted on 12/21/2013 2:08:46 PM PST by Resettozero
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To: Old Yeller

I haven’t been to one in years but I really liked their “Old Timer’s breakfast” Which I wittily ordered as the “Alzheimer’s breakfast”


68 posted on 12/21/2013 2:10:41 PM PST by Graybeard58 (_.. ._. .. _. _._ __ ___ ._. . ___ ..._ ._ ._.. _ .. _. .)
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To: GeronL
I can only go by what I am reading. All of the articles I have read do say that they continue to carry the Duck COMMANDER products. I'm not defending or condemning the company. I read the information and just don't understand why, if they continue to carry the Robertson family product, and are dumping the A&E corporate products, people are saying they intend to punish the company.

In a war you need to make sure you aren't shooting at the guys on your side.

69 posted on 12/21/2013 2:12:22 PM PST by texgal (end no-fault divorce laws return DUE PROCESS & EQUAL PROTECTION to ALL citizens))
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To: kingattax

Does CB actually think the majority of their customer base cares so freakin’ much about homo PC that this will be good publicity? IDIOTS.

We ate at CB twice on a recent long road trip — once in Kentucky, once in Virginia. Both were disappointing experiences. Perhaps CB should worry more about food quality and less about pleasing the Liberal Gods of What’s In Now.


70 posted on 12/21/2013 2:13:19 PM PST by workerbee (The President of the United States is DOMESTIC ENEMY #1!)
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To: kingattax

We love Cracker Barrel.But since they seem to think my Christian values might offend other customers the wife and I have another counrty style resturant we can go to that wont be so offended
Cracker barrell it was nice knowing you...
adios
Freegards
LEX


71 posted on 12/21/2013 2:15:05 PM PST by lexington minuteman 1775
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To: Resettozero

Good grief. I think CB is wrong. They caved, just like so many companies do. Merry Christmas!


72 posted on 12/21/2013 2:15:05 PM PST by Faith
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To: texgal

honey you have not read the article about what they said they are on the side of GLAAD

I owned businesses in Lebanon Tennessee and I also had dealings with the founder of Cracker Barrel additionally my wife work corporate Cracker Barrel

after threatened litigation from both homosexuals and black groupsCracker Barrel has become very top heavy with these minorities and this decision is a reflection of their power

that is precisely what this is I also know several board members
Cracker Barrel is Meryl publicly traded company it is completely out of control of the Evins family
danny must be rolling is grove right now

but certainly will not be getting any more of my business in the near future and were I on the board I would be looking for heads to roll

We have to push back


73 posted on 12/21/2013 2:17:19 PM PST by wardaddy
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To: Faith

Cracker Barrel manage what is heavy with homosexuals and other minorities this is a reflection of that it is a very liberal company despite the folksy image


74 posted on 12/21/2013 2:18:54 PM PST by wardaddy
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To: wardaddy

Sad, isn’t it?


75 posted on 12/21/2013 2:19:06 PM PST by Fledermaus (If we here in TN can't get rid of the worthless Lamar, it's over.)
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To: Brad from Tennessee

What do you call four white guys in a 55-gallon drum?

A TIGHT FIT.


76 posted on 12/21/2013 2:20:26 PM PST by TalBlack (Evil doesn't have a day job.)
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To: kingattax
Cracker Barrel should rename the Company to ""Day in the Barrel"" to support
homosexual love and sex with dung.
77 posted on 12/21/2013 2:22:04 PM PST by MaxMax (Pay Attention and you'll be pissed off too! FIRE BOEHNER, NOW!)
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To: Faith

Merry Christmas to you as well Faith! I think one of the differences between us is that you appear to be for unconditional forgiveness. I reserve giving forgiveness for individuals but not applied indiscriminately and not necessarily for corporate boards at all.


78 posted on 12/21/2013 2:22:04 PM PST by Resettozero
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To: wardaddy

Obviously, I have not read that article. Could you provide a link? I agree with Phil on everything he said.


79 posted on 12/21/2013 2:22:20 PM PST by texgal (end no-fault divorce laws return DUE PROCESS & EQUAL PROTECTION to ALL citizens))
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To: wardaddy
Cracker Barrel is Meryl publicly traded company it is completely out of control of the Evins family danny must be rolling is grove right now

Check the "Social Responsibility" link in my post #22 in this thread. It's not at the same Cracker Barrel values that I recall from the first store over in Wilson County. They've turned their back on their Southern roots...the very roots that made them so successful.

80 posted on 12/21/2013 2:22:30 PM PST by re_nortex (DP - that's what I like about Texas)
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