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In reply to the discussion: Explain the appeal of Duck Dynasty to me in 20 words or less. [View all]Orrex
(63,201 posts)19. Ah, yes. The race to the bottom.
MIght also be described as the "see what sticks" programming philosophy.
I fear that your analysis is correct, which only makes it that much more tragic. It's not that their programming stunk; it's that they found they could make more $$ by doing less.
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Yep. I enjoy them as people. I think I could sit down to dinner with them, so long as
GreenPartyVoter
Aug 2013
#42
Lotsa guns. Lotsa prayin'. Lotsa low production costs. Lotsa stupid viewers. (nt)
Paladin
Aug 2013
#8
lol, or when si eats poop yhinking its berries, or the boys trying to sell catfish
loli phabay
Aug 2013
#36
Are they the ones that are just regular guys when not "Ducking." There was a picture of the guys
patricia92243
Aug 2013
#58