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Filed under: Gossip  
Posted: Nov 1st 2007 by Deanna Goodson
What a Dog  (Credit: A&E TV)

Duane Chapman rose to fame in the spring of 2004 when A&E premiered the reality TV series, Dog the Bounty Hunter. He’s making headlines not for catching criminals but for some unfortunate behavior of his own. The National Enquirer recently released some audio tape of the Hawaii-based TV star. In it, he uses the N-bomb in obvious reference to his son’s galpal, Monique Shinnery.

Roy Innis, the chairperson of the Congress for Racial Equality (CORE), called for Dog’s show to be pulled from the airwaves. A&E has promptly done just that. They have suspended production on the series “pending an investigation.” When that’s over, they will “take the appropriate action.” Repeats of the series will continue to air on the network in the interim.

Dog has apologized for the incident, telling the folks at TMZ.com that the statement “was completely taken out of context.” He admits that he was disappointed in his son’s “choice of a friend, not due to her race, but her character” and admits that he “should have never used that term.”

He asks his fans for forgiveness and promises to learn from this “mistake”.

 
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When are these people gonna stop hold us to ransom with the "you're a racist" comment.. It's ok while they slander us ...(more)


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I am an african american who happens to be from Hawaii. I graduated from Radford High School. I am ashamed of dog and was a great fan as i live in georgia now and his show was a glimps of home for me. In all the years I spent in Hawaii I never heard the term used until i came to the mainland. the people of Hawaii are kind and good I miss the hosptality deeply and I am very hurt that you would bring this type of behavior to the Islands...take it back to the mainland where you come from.....when you came to Hawaii you where welcomed and have been shown much hospitality....it is a great melting pot of people and all cultures should be respected just as you have, there are african americans that call Hawaii home as well!!!!!
Posted 383 days ago by katrynaReply
 
I can't believe that he thinks he's better than someone else and hates people for their skin color. I was a fan, Dog you are one of the biggest disappointments ever May God have mercy on your soul
Posted 383 days ago by MareReply
 
This so ridiculous. First of all, the man was having a private conversation. Did you ever hear of the second amendment to the consitution called the right to free speech. Second, the show is suspended until an investigation. An investigation of what????? I guess you cant say anything anymore in the privacy of you home or telephone. Be honest, would you want the transcripts of your conversations broadcast?? I am sick of the African American people in this country holding this country hostage because of the N word. Many other ethnic slangs are used to various groups and no one loses their cookies. Lastely, where is the outrage of towards his son for betraying his confidence, ratting out his own father and selling his story for the Enquirer. Thats where the outrage should be. Mare, "May god have mercy on your soul" what in the hell is god supposed to have mercy on the guy didnt kill anyone. Get a grip.
Posted 381 days ago by Ruth MossReply
 
Poor Ol' Dog just does'nt get it.His BLOOD would never ever come close to atoning for his sin.The WORD he should know is long awaited for, for WHITEY must forever pay for what his forefathers did many a moon ago
Posted 380 days ago by kathyReply
 
Say wheres all the justice from all the holier than thou folks? Anyone caught all the slurs and name calling to him? Uh... sorry thats alright payback huh? Thank God i taped his episodes!!!!!!
Posted 380 days ago by kathyReply
 
Dog--I forgive you--Of course there is nothing to be forgiven-- I saw Dog on H & C last night, he was a broken, honest man. Very humble and hurting--forgive yourself Dog-- and go on, anyone that cannot accept your apology and allow for forgiveness has bigger problems than saying the N word--which by the way-- I am not for using the word, as soon as the Black Folks quit using it-- I will say we should not use it.
Posted 380 days ago by SallyReply
 
I love the Dog, my family and I watch the show all the time. I don't think he meant any harm, he didn't mean it in a derrogative way, I just think it was brother to brother. I don't think he is a racist he just said something that just came out, he isn't prejudice at all. He made a mistake and he does look really sorry for it. I can't believe his son would actually sell his own father out. He knows that what he has done was wrong, you see his show he is with all colors and kinds of people. He loves people in general. The National Inquirer is a trash magazine and people like to buy trash. I think Dog is a very decent man. May God Bless, you and your family
Posted 380 days ago by ChristineReply
 
I am sorry if I offend anyone but this man said this in a personal conversation. If we all took a step back and looked at our own self we would realize that he did nothing different than almost everyone of us. I am sorry but everyone is rascist in some form or another and he should not lose his job over this. If hip hop music can say N---- this and N---- that then he should be able to talk how he wishes in a personal conversation the way he sees fit. The hip hop people are making millions using that word yet his job is on the line because he said that word. I do not think that it was right but I do not think that he should be punished for something he said in PRIVATE. Sorry I am a white girl from back woods Texas and that word is as common as the word the in our conversations. How ever it isnt only the white people that say it the black people say it as well. So I know where he is coming from when he says that is just what we say here. I get it sorry the rest of you don't. But if you don't want a white man to use a word then no one should use it. You shouldn't be a hypocrit. May God Bless his family and let him have his show back it was an invasion of privacy and it is wrong....
Posted 378 days ago by brandiReply
 
Dog made a mistake. Every single person in this world makes them. I can't believe that anyone would think he is a racist as his show proves that it would be wrong to think of him that way. Dog, If your reading this I am sorry that people overreacted to your clear mistake. Even if you never get back on your show, you have your wonderful family full of love. God Bless you Brother, Glenn From the burb's of Detroit
Posted 374 days ago by GlennReply
 
I absolutly loovvveeee DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER! im his biggest fan, like, evr.I think he is just ab fab amazing and would love to meet him in person, i love all his shows an seen like every single 1, im sooooooooooo addicted to his progams an havent missed not 1 single episode, I THINK HE IS GREAT! GO DOG, GO! EMMA M FROM BARRY IN WALES
Posted 343 days ago by emma from barry in wales1Reply
 
Dog is a Legend. It was a private conversation which was taped. I say things about everyone i know behind closed doors but it doesn't affect my behaviour towards them when i see them. Dog keep going "bra".
Posted 337 days ago by TimReply
 
I am so upset that a private conversation was what got him suspended. I love the bounty hunter and his family this is an outrage. Is there anyone that said something out of frustration and then regreted it I know I have and canceling the show was not the solution
Posted 323 days ago by Marilyn LamotheReply
 
Dog, Beth, and family, I am a huge supporter of your work and your show. In that order. I have read your book which is very inspiring and if people would take the time to read your book, maybe they would understand the dog and where he came from! The way you grew up is street wise and the people that have there heads up their asses don't understand that kind of language. I am hoping you get another show because I loved the way you and your family treat the runners after you get them. You treat everyone like they are worth something besides money. Keep up the good work Dog. I love watching you, Beth, Leland, Duane, and yes even little Lyssa. Aloha a hoi hou, Barb
Posted 320 days ago by BarbReply
 
Ima a big fan of Dog and his family and also his show "Dog the Bounty Hunter"".Dog made a mistake, he gives everyone a second chance, so we all should give Dog a sceond chance.Has everyone forgotten all the good things Dog does and all the word's of wisdon Dog has given to everyone.Dog does a lot for people around the world and helps people out of jail , cares for then , giving another chance at life.Dog has lead the war on ice in Hawaiii and got rewarded by the State Government.Dog is not a racist in anyway, he is a kind person with a big heart. I love Dog and his family andIalways will. Iwll stick by them all 100% through good times and bad times. WE all are human and we all make mistakes an we all learn from them.Dog apologizes for what he said and we all should forgive him.Iforgive Dog.Isupport Dod and hin family and i always will.Dog is a good man ans his a great husband, father, griendfrend and he his also my hero.
Posted 294 days ago by SHANEReply
 
When are these people gonna stop hold us to ransom with the "you're a racist" comment.. It's ok while they slander us they don't get done for it.. GET OFF YOUR HIGH HORSE and give Dog a break.. god knows he's given everyone else one. I still love you Duane
Posted 287 days ago by LisaReply
 

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