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Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) hasn't been quiet about his disappointment with the "History" channel in recent months, tweeting more than a few times on the matter.
Specifically, the senator seems to be upset that the channel's programming has gone from "history" to, well, other things.
New York Magazine humorously highlighted Grassley's criticisms, by date:
January 6, 2012:Grassley's rage begins, nearly coinciding with the New Year that, according to Mayan prognostication, might be the last. Coincidence?February 1, 2012: Grassley, unlike much of America, is not charmed by Pawn Stars. "I turn to History channel frequently bc I like history. There is nevr any history unless u r an antique dealer. Change name!"
February 29, 2012: Grassley is disappointed by Ax Men and plaintively wonders about the title yet again. "Just turned to history channel. No history. I used to get history. Why do we h v such a channel when it doesnt do history."
February 25, 2012. Grassley is disappointed by Mudcats and once again sounds his unbarbaric yawp. "Just love history. So occasionally I turn to history channel. 'mud cats' when wi they put history back on the channel."
March 10, 2012: Grassley is disappointed by Modern Marvels: Muscle Cars. "Just tuned to History channel. Once again no history."
March 13, 2012: Chuck Grassley admits in a public forum to enjoying a History network reality show. It is American Pickers. The occasion is a momentous one. Is he embracing the channel's new slogan, "History, made every day"?
March 14, 2012: Reports surface that History has ordered its first scripted series, Vikings. Chuck Grassley does not comment.
9:35 p.m. on March 18, 2012: Chuck Grassley is disappointed, once again. "History. No history. Axe man Timber Nothing historical. Back to FOX. Sigh. Suggest name to change channel name."
And the senator spoke out a number of times about the channel over the weekend.
He tweeted Saturday, "Watch the nonhistory channel. 'top gear' is on. Real educational!!!!!!!" and Sunday ,"Wondering if No History Channel would be [interested] in covering my axe and chain saw work at my farm for Axeman. At least it would b new."
A quick search of the History channel's website reveals that, indeed, shows like Swamp People, Ax Men, and Pawn Stars are far more prevalent than documentaries on historical events.
No word yet on how the senator feels about National Geographic.
(H/T: Twitchy)
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