What do you think about the General Lee From “Dukes of Hazzard” losing Its Confederate Flag?

2015-06-23T22:11:06-04:00

Say goodbye to the General Lee as you’ve always known it.

"Warner Bros. Consumer Products has one licensee producing die-cast replicas and vehicle model kits featuring the General Lee with the confederate flag on its roof–as it was seen in the TV series. We have elected to cease the licensing of these product categories."

In the wake of the deadly South Carolina shooting and the decision by several major retailers to stop selling merchandise featuring the Confederate battle flag, the toy spawned by the hit TV series “Dukes of Hazzard” that became a Southern icon wearing those colors will no longer be produced.

While the car hasn’t been in front of a camera since 2007 — a direct-to-video sequel of the 2005 movie starring Johnny Knoxville — the General Lee remains a popular die-cast and model toy, widely available online. (One of the original cars used in the series sold for $110,000 at auction in 2012 to PGA golfer Bubba Watson.)

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/general-lee-from-dukes-of-hazzard-losing-its [login to see] 32.html

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Jun 23 at 2015 10:13 PM

2015-06-23T22:13:19-04:00

COME ON! Don't strip 'General Lee!

Guess you collectors better stock up on the pre-politically correct 'Dukes of Hazzard' memorabilia.

Response by SFC Michael Jackson, MBA made Jun 23 at 2015 10:47 PM

2015-06-23T22:47:38-04:00

I don't the move was necessary; In fact, I think "Dukes of Hazzard" was an asset in showing the world not every confederate flag flyer was racist. It was one of my favorite shows and never saw anything racist about it. That being said, I understand and respect/support Warner Bros' decision to distance itself from the flag. Since it used by White Supremist as a rally flag, it's associated with hate. It's not "General Lee's" fault, but he has take one for the team thanks to the KKK and give up coat of arms.

Response by MAJ Jim Steven made Jun 23 at 2015 11:06 PM

2015-06-23T23:06:25-04:00

I could have sworn someone said we were to never go full retard...or full hoooah...

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2015 1:04 PM

2015-06-24T13:04:44-04:00

Meh, Warner Bros. is a private company, not the government. They are only acting to protect themselves from what they predict will be a public backlash. Would there be a backlash? Maybe, but large companies like that tend to err on the side of caution. I have disliked the S.C. flag for a long time, as they started flying it in the 60's as a counter protest to civil rights. Private citizens should have freedom of expression, but government should not express itself in a way that favors one group over another.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Jun 25 at 2015 1:39 PM

2015-06-25T13:39:49-04:00

Was there a question here?

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2015 1:40 PM

2015-06-25T13:40:28-04:00

What are they going to rename it? Steve? Bob? Hammy Booger?

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made Jun 27 at 2015 6:47 AM

2015-06-27T06:47:36-04:00

This seems "un-American" to me. Just sayin' ...

Response by PO3 Alan Haynes made Jul 13 at 2015 6:49 PM

2015-07-13T18:49:07-04:00

The Lefts progress of Assimilation...
The 'General Lee' is Now: General Neutered -Rendered Ineffective; Deprived of Vigor or Force-

Response by PO1 Glenn Boucher made Sep 12 at 2015 2:50 PM

2015-09-12T14:50:49-04:00

It obviously will no longer be the General Lee because it is changed. It will lose some value.
So should we be offended by all those low riders, vans, trucks, cars and motorcycles that have custom paint jobs depicting near naked women in provocative poses? Should we be offended by bumper stickers and other stickers on vehicles that have offensive sayings?
In all honesty what is really being accomplished by removing the flag from the roof of the General Lee, which now can no longer truly be called the General Lee.