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What We Missed in Andy Griffith Show: Things You Missed and Now Can’t Believe It
We often see memes on how the world would be suddenly transformed into some people’s version of idyllic bliss if only we all went back to a time of Mayberry.
Certain folks would like you to believe the overly simplified, naively childlike view of the times in Mayberry have a basis in reality.
Sadly, the producers are subvertly selling you a version of America that not only does not exist, it never existed.
Racist Undertones in the Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show was a beloved television show that ran from 1960 to 1968.
It depicted life in a small Southern town; however, recently it has been revealed that there were some racially insensitive jokes and themes hidden in the show’s scripts. Let’s take a closer look at the undertones of racism and bigotry lurking beneath the surface of this iconic show.
