Kaley Cuoco did what everyone does on the Fourth of July: She took a patriotic picture — with dogs, no less; the only thing missing was a brunch plate — and uploaded it to Instagram. It’s an American tradition that dates back to Barack Obama’s first term as president (where has the time gone?). Unfortunately for the mega-wealthy The Big Bang Theory actress and The Bachelor super-fan, her patriotism-and-puppies photo didn’t go over well.
That would be her three adorable dogs, two of which are sitting on the American flag. That’s a big no-no — the American Legion states that “the flag should not touch anything beneath it, including the ground. This is stated to indicate that care should be exercised in the handling of the flag, to protect it from becoming soiled or damaged,” possibly from a canine’s butt. The photo wasn’t taken by Cuoco — it appears the pet sitter sent it to her — but according to WEAR ABC 3, “Cuoco [was blasted] for failing to recognize the shot may cause offense. One user scolded the actress in the comments section beside the image, writing, ‘Showing disrespect for the flag, it should never touch the ground, or let your pet stand on it!’ while another posted, ‘Shame on you, Kaley. You lost a fan.'” Cuoco deleted the photo, and wrote:
I would like to comment on a photo I posted yesterday, that has caused lots of controversy. First off, please know, I have the utmost respect for my country. I am a proud American in every sense of the word. I understand the American flag stands for our freedom and represents American heroes, past and present.
Yesterday I made a mistake by posting the picture that was taken of my sweet dogs posing on an American flag. I sincerely apologize to anyone that has been offended by my previous post. This is no way reflects my feelings toward what the American flag represents. Living in the public eye, can be extremely difficult at times. Every mistake and every imperfection is amplified. I am not perfect. I am a proud American, today, tomorrow, always. (Via)
She’s as American as a Big Bang Theory repeat and dumb moral outrage, but some former fans aren’t ready to forgive her, or her terrorist puppies.
https://twitter.com/ChiefPoints/status/750459800241082369
https://twitter.com/NicoleBonnet1/status/750502446519099392
I thought you love your country but this ain’t love if you disrespect it’s flag by keeping it down on the ground… let me remind you that lot of blood was sacrificed just to keep the flag high… If you have lil bit of respect for it you should not only remove this picture but also apologize to the people whose feeling must have got hurt. (Via)
Honestly, I’m more offended by this photo:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BHZ3cTGDi0J/
You’re worth millions, Kaley — don’t drink Bud.
