It's real, and it can be found on A&E. Now for those not hip to the cable abbreves, A&E once stood for "Arts and Entertainment." You be the judge.
You know why Kentucky Fried Chicken changed their name officially to KFC, right? They wanted to get the word "fried" out of their name, and what they were serving could not legally be called chicken. Likewise, McDonalds can't call their beverages "milkshakes," because they do not contain any milk. This is why they are limited to the word "shakes" on their menu boards. Sadly, these are all false claims, if one is to trust Snopes.com. If you can't trust Snopes, then is there really a Nigerian prince that needs my help? (KFC link; McDonalds link)
We do have unequivocal proof, however, that A&E no longer deals in either the arts or the entertainments. According to their own website, the top shows on A&E are currently:
First, and maybe foremost, A&E published a list containing six items, and readers of this blog know that this can be unsettling.
I have lost a few hours watching Storage Wars and I am now a little fascinated by Duck Dynasty. The word "entertainment" is a bit of a stretch, though. The word "art" does not even enter the equation.
So now my DVR is currently filling up with gems like this:
If you take anything away from this post, let it be these words from A&E's website as they quote one of their biggest stars:
Don't forget to follow me on your Twitter-witter do-hickie.
Please note the Twitter link on the top of A&E's homepage. They can be followed @aetv.
Please note the Twitter link on the top of A&E's homepage. They can be followed @aetv.
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