What is with duck dynasty everywhere?

[Kraenen]

they actually remind me of the taliban

[Skandulous]

Ratings

An hour-long Christmas special premiered on December 5, 2012 as the season two finale and became (at the time) the most-watched A&E episode in the network's history.[33]

The February 27, 2013, the season three premiere tallied 8.6 million viewers, including five million in the adults 25–54 demographic and five million in adults 18–49 demographic, making the premiere (at the time) the most watched telecast in network history, beating the season two finale.[34]

The one-hour season three finale (shown on April 24, 2013) tallied 9.6 million viewers, with 5.6 million in the Adults 25–54 demographic and 5.5 million in the Adults 18–49 demographic, making it the highest rated telecast in A&E history.[35]

On August 14, 2013, the season four premiere drew a total of 11.8 million viewers, an increase of 37% vs. the season three premiere, drawing 6.3 million viewers in the Adults 25–54 demographic, making it the most watched nonfiction series telecast in cable television history.[3] Duck Dynasty tops the list of celebrity/pop culture-themed costume searches on Yahoo! in October 2013, according to data compiled by Yahoo Web trend expert Carolyn Clark.[36]

[Sstrife]

I have no idea why everyone is so hooked on this show it confuses me so much.

[NYC17]

They are coming back with a new season of american chopper soon. I dont know if its still called that though.

I think it's just Paul Sr. though no? If so, I have zero interest.

[Yunru]

I know what you mean. I was looking on the history channel's website for viking history and the war of the roses or something like that and all I get is pawn stars, Larry the cable guy, and a bunch other reality T.V. shows. I was like, "wtf".

T.V. is such balls and I can't wait until the internet takes over it all. Fifteen minute commercials for fifteen minutes of content.

But I didn't know about Duck Dynasty until I was taking my safety hunting class and only did I realize when the instructor decided to point it out that most of them were doing this because of Duck Dynasty. So I'm not sure how to feel about that, considering that hunting is kind of hard let alone doing it in an ethical manner.

Thank god for a new thing i just got.......i can totaly ignore a show when its up and then i can see it later with the ability to skip commericals. (kinda like the old tapes) Doesnt work for HD channels tho .

As for this reality shows....the only reality show i like is total drama ... and thats animated cartoon .

Also seems like old people get hoked more on them then a young generation. My old ones keep watching some cooking reality show.......

[Åmbulance]

I think it's just Paul Sr. though no? If so, I have zero interest.

Same, that man is a PoS. He alienated ALL of his kids, not just Mike Jr, and Mikey, but his oldest son, and daughter.

[Lyra]

Particularly around the holidays, I think part of the appeal is the ability to connect with the family/extended family in the show. Redneck aside, which is entertaining, the show makes you feel as though you are a part of their family. For those who grew up with a close family, it is relatable, and for those who did not grow up with much of a family, it makes you feel included.

I also feel as though the show is very "American Dream" based; people who worked from nothing running with an idea and powerful work ethic leading to great success. It's also family-friendly while appealing to an older audience. It hits just about every aspect and every crowd, which is very difficult to accomplish.

Side note: every episode has a sort of "moral of the story" recap, teaching a lesson. Although it is often silly it's not trashy and mindless to the point of being able to compare it to say, the Kardashians or other BS, imo.

[NYC17]

Same, that man is a PoS. He alienated ALL of his kids, not just Mike Jr, and Mikey, but his oldest son, and daughter.

Yea, the dude has issues. Steroids probably played a role. However, what made the show suck for me was that they almost completely removed the bike fabrication part of it in favor of drama. Not interested.

[Pony Soldier]

Normally I would have a problem with something like this. I REALLY really hate reality shows but I seen a couple episodes of this show before and I have to say it's pretty funny and they're not just brain dead rednecks. They're intelligent and they have they're own family business and at least they're doing something productive instead of constant stupid shit that you would see happen in high school (only, they're full grown adults in their 30s) like most reality shows do (Kardashians). I do agree though it gets kind of annoying seeing their shit everywhere. I too was in Walmart one time and seen all these Duck Dynasty stuff like towels, pajamas, and all other sorts of random things.

[Kathandira]

I have not had a cable service in over 2 years. I do not miss it at all.

I do how ever have a netflix account and watch Sci Fi shows from time to time and some movies I missed in the theaters.

The reality show addicts and walmart shoppers can have their silly ducks.

[the game]

Yall go ahead and make fun of the Robertsons, say what you want. When it boils down to it those rednecks are smarter than you. They make more money than you do.

Seriously, it's a good show. Teaching good family values. It's an excellent break from the informative murder porn on tv. As well as jersey shore and all that garbage.

[ThunderPussy]

People like the show.

They sell merchandise from the show.

[Worgoblin]

I can't figure out the fascination with a bunch of duck mass murderers. But then, I can say the same of american idle and all those other popular reality shows that I find to be absolute garbage.

[obdigore]

Walking into my walmart,

I found your problem.

[Duronos]

Just look at my location on my profile (you'll see it when I post) and think how I feel about people and reality TV... Every reality show is staged and you can't begin to grasp how annoyed I get when people don't believe that it is fake.

[apepi]

Just look at my location on my profile (you'll see it when I post) and think how I feel about people and reality TV... Every reality show is staged and you can't begin to grasp how annoyed I get when people don't believe that it is fake.

Eh, Now I have now seen that much of Duck Dynasty but some people in the hick parts of Louisiana do act like that. Now is it all true? I don't know, but the culture is right.

[Stelio Kontos]

Yall go ahead and make fun of the Robertsons, say what you want. When it boils down to it those rednecks are smarter than you. They make more money than you do.

Seriously, it's a good show. Teaching good family values. It's an excellent break from the informative murder porn on tv. As well as jersey shore and all that garbage.

This, pretty much. I'm not even from the US, so "rednecks" are as foreign as can be to me, but all I see in this topic is a bunch of misanthropic internet chatter regarding people that are far more successful than *anyone* in here ragging on them will ever be, and they do it while actually maintaining some decency and values, not with selling sex appeal or atrocious behavior.

Or chasing NBA stars and rappers like they're an endangered species (looking at you, Kardashians).

[Deleted]

Googling "duck dynasty" was a really anti-climatic moment for me today

[Stelio Kontos]

You know what I miss?

Dark Days in Monkey City.

[Zephre]

I hate this damn show, it's actually on the history channel, what the hell does this shit have to do with history.... I mean I know the history channel went to hell years ago but I thought they couldn't get any worse, I was wrong.