Syracuse.com - OK, OK -- I'm going to watch Duck Dynasty!!

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What's surprising is the number of women and non-hunters who love this show....

In this May 9, 2012 photo, from left, Willie Robertson, Korie Robertson, Phil Robertson, Miss Kay Robertson and Si Robertson pose at the A&E Networks 2012 Upfront at Lincoln Center in New York. The Robertsons star in the A&E reality series "Duck Dynasty." AP The reaction I received this week on this blog concerning the A&E television show "Duck Dynasty' was overwhelming.

How could I be the newspaper's Outdoors Editor and not tune in? After reading all the comments, I am now determined to see the show. I'm captivated by the ZZ Top look of the guys.

What surprised me, judging from the reaction to my original post, is the large number of women that are hooked on this show

Among them, Lauren LeFleur, who wrote:

"Duck Dynasty" is about so much more than duck calls, people in the South, or even what a crazy redneck might do if given the opportunity. I think the initial allure is the humor in the show...you will laugh so hard watching it the first time or two. But what keeps me going back time after time is the underlying values of the show. It's about a strong, tight-knit family who has built itself on hard work, lots of love, but most importantly a belief in God.

"Our country is saturated with bad news, a fascination with darkness, violence, disrespect, self-centeredness. The Robertsons are none of this. Each episode provides LOTS of fun and laughter, heart-warming moments, and a homespun moral wrapped up at the end. It's also a show you can watch with your entire family and not worry your children will have nightmares or repeat foul language."

Kimi Lefff-Boutwell wrote:

"This is one of the most loving and respectful families ever. They live off the land even though they have enough money not too. I wish we could live like they do. They are a lot of fun to watch. I wish my family was as functional as theirs. My father died in a duck hunting accident. They have also made it ok again for me to watch and enjoy. At one time I loved hunting with my dad. They have made me "happy happy". They are a great family that I wish I was a part of.

Lisa Benedict wrote:

"I'm a big time city girl and I don't like hunting but I overlook all that because the show is just funny, funny, funny. It's just a great combination of the people and the editing of the show. Heh, Jack...I've actually been able to convert my son into watching and that's saying something. Heh, one last thing, I feel the love on the show between the family members and they can make fun out of anything....

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