tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post4504118030050456243..comments2023-09-19T11:55:33.528-04:00Comments on Food Network Gossip: Paula Deen's Show Pulled From TVMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08917581663732710258noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-86232734127739086902013-06-30T08:17:18.066-04:002013-06-30T08:17:18.066-04:00I agree with LeeAnne that she (Paula Deen) was one...I agree with LeeAnne that she (Paula Deen) was one whom helped the Food Network channel to grow. She was one reason I watched, so now I may start watching another network if they drop her.<br /><br />Linda Logannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-5309976844656259542013-06-30T08:16:58.024-04:002013-06-30T08:16:58.024-04:00Another indication of the resounding support for D...Another indication of the resounding support for Deen:<br /><br /><br /><br />"Paula Deen Surges Past 'Game of Thrones' to Top Spot on Amazon"<br /><br />http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/paula-deen-surges-past-game-576518W-Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-43362349960851040082013-06-29T17:09:06.863-04:002013-06-29T17:09:06.863-04:00The "punishment" does not fit the "...The "punishment" does not fit the "crime". Too bad, lots of good viewing on food network, but I will not support the word police. You have crucified this woman. Now you can all sleep in the bed you created. So long food network.Harknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-10179750218557765552013-06-27T18:53:53.216-04:002013-06-27T18:53:53.216-04:00I've read the articles. Disgruntled, terminate...I've read the articles. Disgruntled, terminated for cause ex-employee looking for a payoff from an employer with deep pockets, nothing more. You on the other hand, see above.W-Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-43779176673418304982013-06-27T18:49:13.068-04:002013-06-27T18:49:13.068-04:00The problem is Food Network keeps making mistakes,...The problem is Food Network keeps making mistakes, whether it be with their personalities or their shows. And they haven't learned from any of them. Remember when they fired Robert Irvine for fudging on his resume. One the full impact of their loss of viewers is realized, they'll hire Deen back. And if the long wait times at her restaurant(s) and resounding support of her are any indication, she'll be hired back sooner than later.W-Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-47553834965341518262013-06-27T18:37:43.802-04:002013-06-27T18:37:43.802-04:00Give it up. There's enough racism on all sides...Give it up. There's enough racism on all sides to go around. And don't try to say YOU'VE never spewed a racist name at any time in your life. You have, as has everyone else. Deen at least had the guts to admit it where loudmouth race baiters such as yourself don't.W-Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-3153158593204421632013-06-26T19:36:33.223-04:002013-06-26T19:36:33.223-04:00On the same day Paula's announcement of being ...On the same day Paula's announcement of being fired, Woopie's daughter said on the View about a child throwing a temper tantrum " I would take that white bratt and show of hands choke her. Oh that was ok. Shame on Food NetworkBuffynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-87069485745371411762013-06-26T14:53:57.276-04:002013-06-26T14:53:57.276-04:00i wiil cancel my subscription and write some lette...i wiil cancel my subscription and write some letters to network...shame on them for holding her accountable, when black americans throw the n*bomb around for all to hear. get your sanity back and renew her show!!!merle pollacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-43724097490264649992013-06-25T14:04:08.062-04:002013-06-25T14:04:08.062-04:00Fire the best personality at your network you got ...Fire the best personality at your network you got to be crazy. PAULA says what all of you think and are to afraid to saysflowersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-47593110436186365522013-06-24T21:22:36.490-04:002013-06-24T21:22:36.490-04:00You give black athletes, black movie stars and sin...You give black athletes, black movie stars and singers more than a second chance when they do criminal acts. Now it is becoming reversed discrimination at the other side of the justice scale!<br />Willnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-16286767796551943052013-06-24T18:47:51.102-04:002013-06-24T18:47:51.102-04:00I'm just sorry to see her go. food .network ha...I'm just sorry to see her go. food .network has made mistakes in the past, we all have! let's let the past be just that. learn from our mistakes and move on.<br />shame on you food network, I'll be tuned in to the food channel from now on.Ricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-84848664514725623922013-06-24T13:26:57.756-04:002013-06-24T13:26:57.756-04:00Why is it ok for African Americans to constantly u...Why is it ok for African Americans to constantly use the "N" word openly, not apologize for its use? A double standard?<br />The individual who is suing Paula said if you don't pay me I will go public-extortion pure and simple.<br />Food Network you played into his hands. Which one of you haven't made a mistake, asked for and was given forgiveness.Big Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-66156975962702070072013-06-23T19:56:20.859-04:002013-06-23T19:56:20.859-04:00I've been called a lot worse by a lot better.I've been called a lot worse by a lot better.Lynda A Bellowsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-9124994766661882382013-06-23T19:56:19.968-04:002013-06-23T19:56:19.968-04:00Thank you for your input. It happens in the North ...Thank you for your input. It happens in the North too., But you're correct I should have read the court documents as most of the people on this thread have done.Lynda A Bellowsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-8999182088973825292013-06-23T18:59:29.350-04:002013-06-23T18:59:29.350-04:00Maybe now with all the empty timeslots the Next Fo...Maybe now with all the empty timeslots the Next Foodnetwork Stars will finally get a show. Not watching this season as what's the point if they never really become a "star".ocanananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-76869526445162247002013-06-23T14:36:44.915-04:002013-06-23T14:36:44.915-04:00Well said. FN let the first embarrassment of the d...Well said. FN let the first embarrassment of the diabetes thing pass without public comment. The second embarrassment of the language they dealt with publicly. That sounds like many businesses I know.Jahosacatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-28493988912264663332013-06-23T10:08:46.594-04:002013-06-23T10:08:46.594-04:00Sunday morning and it's a "bonus" ep...Sunday morning and it's a "bonus" episode of Pioneer Woman.flamingtoiletnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-85377293252695179582013-06-23T08:25:59.565-04:002013-06-23T08:25:59.565-04:00I cannot believe the recent turn of
events with th...I cannot believe the recent turn of<br />events with the food network and Paul Deen. There are so many things<br />wrong with this picture. <br /><br />1) We, the public, should not be privy<br />to the inside information of an on going lawsuit that hasn't even<br />been to court yet. 2) The AP article states that the case (between<br />Uncle Bubba and the woman named Lisa) was not getting much attention,<br />until Paula's deposition was made public. 3) There appears to be some<br />court involvement, but there has been no verdict from a court...thus,<br />food network is acting out of a sense of being “politically<br />correct” before anything has been proven to be in or out of<br />context. 4) There has been no evidence of Paula being a "practicing"<br />racist...in fact, what are her hiring practices (?).<br /><br />The list of wrongs, goes on-and-on. <br /><br />These are the facts: food network has<br />dumped one of it's few superstars, who has made them millions of<br />dollars, and brought in millions of viewers...based on alleged<br />information that stands to significantly increase the monetary value<br />of the plaintiff's lawsuit. (Not to mention that it puts the<br />plaintiff's lawyer on a national stage.) <br /><br />Doesn't food network see anything wrong<br />with this?<br /><br />Think of it, there is a dispute and a<br />difference of opinion between a disgruntled former employee and an<br />employer; who happens to have a partner (and sister) who has a<br />billion dollar enterprise. If you were the plaintiff, sure you would<br />want to involve the sister!<br /><br />I call on all of the food network<br />celebrities, in particular the African-American celebrities, who have<br />had interaction with Paula over the years...to come forward about<br />their experiences with Paula. I would like for them to express their<br />opinions as to whether they felt she was a racist.<br /><br />The media has latched on to their next<br />“best seller” and she is being tried in the court of public<br />opinion...why not ask food network celebrities who actually know<br />her...?<br /><br />All this, and we haven't even gotten<br />into a conversation on who owns the rights to use which words, and<br />who gets persecuted for using those words. We haven't discussed<br />whether food network (or, any network) is going to vet any<br />employee--past, present or future--on whether they have used any<br />language that could be construed as offensive.<br /><br />Would it be if you have ever<br />used offensive terms in your lifetime, or will they pick a date to<br />begin their inquisition?<br /><br />Since this story broke, I have heard<br />the N-word five times. All by school children, and passersby while<br />sitting on my porch in Savannah, GA. Yes, they were<br />African-Americans. (Should it matter?) Take it from Oprah who said on<br />one of her shows, 'that can be one of the most hurtful words, or one<br />of the most endearing...depending on context'.<br /><br />Who determines intent and context?<br /><br />Paula may have a lawsuit against food<br />network. It would be funny if, in the end, she owned food network.<br /><br />At the very least, the magnitude of<br />attention that this plaintiff's lawsuit has suddenly garnered has<br />increased her potential for a huge out-of-court settlement—which,<br />by-the-way, could be protected by the courts as confidential.JHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-78815140375649159142013-06-23T08:25:58.583-04:002013-06-23T08:25:58.583-04:00I cannot believe the recent turn of
events with th...I cannot believe the recent turn of<br />events with the food network and Paul Deen. There are so many things<br />wrong with this picture. <br /><br />1) We, the public, should not be privy<br />to the inside information of an on going lawsuit that hasn't even<br />been to court yet. 2) The AP article states that the case (between<br />Uncle Bubba and the woman named Lisa) was not getting much attention,<br />until Paula's deposition was made public. 3) There appears to be some<br />court involvement, but there has been no verdict from a court...thus,<br />food network is acting out of a sense of being “politically<br />correct” before anything has been proven to be in or out of<br />context. 4) There has been no evidence of Paula being a "practicing"<br />racist...in fact, what are her hiring practices (?).<br /><br />The list of wrongs, goes on-and-on. <br /><br />These are the facts: food network has<br />dumped one of it's few superstars, who has made them millions of<br />dollars, and brought<br />in millions of viewers...based on alleged information that stands to<br />significantly increase the monetary value of the plaintiff's lawsuit.<br />(Not to mention that it puts the plaintiff's lawyer on a national<br />stage.) <br /><br />This<br />is their “million dollar cup of (too hot) McD's coffee!!!<br /><br />Doesn't<br />food network see anything wrong with this?<br /><br />Think of it, there is a dispute and a<br />difference of opinion between a disgruntled former employee and an<br />employer; who happens to have a partner (and sister) who has a<br />billion dollar enterprise. If you were the plaintiff, sure you would<br />want to involve the sister!<br /><br />I call on all of the food network<br />celebrities, in particular the African-American celebrities, who have<br />had interaction with Paula over the years...to come forward about<br />their experiences with Paula. I would like for them to express their<br />opinions as to whether they felt she was a racist.<br /><br />The media has latched on to their next<br />“best seller” and she is being tried in the court of public<br />opinion...why not ask food network celebrities who actually know<br />her...?<br /><br />All this, and we haven't even gotten<br />into a conversation on who owns the rights to use which words, and<br />who gets persecuted for using those words. We haven't discussed<br />whether food network (or, any network) is going to vet any<br />employee--past, present or future--on whether they have used any<br />language that could be construed as offensive.<br /><br />Would it be if you have ever<br />used offensive terms in your lifetime, or will they pick a date to<br />begin their inquisition?<br /><br />Since this story broke, I have heard<br />the N-word five times. All by school children, and passersby while<br />sitting on my porch in Savannah, GA. Yes, they were<br />African-Americans. (Should it matter?) Take it from Oprah who said on<br />one of her shows, 'that can be one of the most hurtful words, or one<br />of the most endearing...depending on context'.<br /><br />Who determines intent and context?<br /><br />Paula may have a lawsuit against food<br />network. It would be funny if, in the end, she owned food network.<br /><br />At the very least, the magnitude of<br />attention that this plaintiff's lawsuit has suddenly garnered has<br />increased her potential for a huge out-of-court settlement—which,<br />by-the-way, could be protected by the courts as confidential.JHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-12420277322515251002013-06-23T00:45:38.624-04:002013-06-23T00:45:38.624-04:00No they shouldn't!! They are doing what is mor...No they shouldn't!! They are doing what is moral and ethical! Paula is the heathen! It doesn't matter what we go through we shouldn't use our era or raising as an excuse to justify our bad choices. Read all of the article's, once you read them. You will see its a series of actions that she displayed! That's clearly is unacceptable. Im glad they fired her. I will keep watching Food network, an many others will as wellTiffaninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-36911585946032236982013-06-23T00:28:19.939-04:002013-06-23T00:28:19.939-04:00Well Blacks have been getting beat for years! You ...Well Blacks have been getting beat for years! You wouldn't like it if you were referred to as a snow White, snow bunny would you?Tiffaninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-85833238019999204622013-06-23T00:28:19.339-04:002013-06-23T00:28:19.339-04:00Exactly! She is prejudice and she was exposed! The...Exactly! She is prejudice and she was exposed! The Bible says what ever is in our heart will be revealed! GOD allowed her to be exposed! She needed to be exposed. I appreciate Food Network for taking a stand against racism. AfroAmerican do watch the show as well as work for the show!Tiffaninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-41909174683315965282013-06-23T00:16:54.516-04:002013-06-23T00:16:54.516-04:00So just forget about her racist comments! If she w...So just forget about her racist comments! If she was black and if she had referred to whites as crackers or peckerwood openely. Would you still feel the same way! Food network will not fold because of a racist cook! I commend the for their integrity! Minorities are tired of whites feeling it's okay to be racist! For that matter we might all be racists but some things you just dont say or do!Tiffaninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-90606372165819092662013-06-23T00:16:53.520-04:002013-06-23T00:16:53.520-04:00Thank you Food Network for doing the right thing! ...Thank you Food Network for doing the right thing! After reading the Jackson vs Deen Enterprise court documents, it is clear why the business relationship could NOT continue. I applaud you for doing the right thing!GGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808060991534955915.post-81280468458443749512013-06-23T00:16:52.519-04:002013-06-23T00:16:52.519-04:00Maybe you should educate yourself and read the cou...Maybe you should educate yourself and read the court documents. If you acted as this family has acted I would be ashamed for all of you "southerners"GGnoreply@blogger.com