Canton, GA got some unexpected public promotion recently when Stephen Colbert referred to Canton as crappy. Here is Colbert’s quote:
“Canton. And not the crappy Canton in Georgia. I’m talking about Canton, Ohio!”
Many local papers have covered the story and seem to focus on Bill Grant‘s attempt to have Stephen Colbert visit Canton, GA as if they are lighthearted and fun comments. Mr. Grant is president of the Historic Canton Homeowners Association and this is his quote the ColbertNation forum:
“Dear Mr. Colbert,
We, the good citizens of Canton, Georgia, do NOT appreciate your disparaging reference to our fine, God-fearing town as the “crappy” Canton! After all, to take second fiddle to Canton, Ohio? What were you thinking? I know you are a native South Carolinian, which by all means, casts a superior light of unbearable being on your shallow soul; however, have you ever actually been to Canton (aka – the crappy one)? As president of the Historic Canton Homeowners Association, I officially invite you to our next “Mint Juelp Party on the Porch” gathering, and I double dog DARE you to actually show up with your stage make-up and camera crew in tow! Show us what you are made of, or are you actually afraid that you may hurt your wrist or scar your pretty on-camera face in the process? Make no mistake, I have been a huge fan, up until tonight, but crappy Canton boy now says, “die, you gravy-sucking pig!” Have your people contact my people, and we will go from there. Now, I think I shall retire to my crappy bed in crappy Canton, Georgia…I look forward to your crappy response.
Sincerely,
Bill Grant
Canton (the crappy one), Georgia”
I use to live Canton, still have family living in Canton, and I find Mr. Grant’s quote way more offensive than Colbert’s. I can’t think of any good reason to “double dog dare” anybody to do anything, especially to join someone for a mint julep party on the parch. I look forward to the days when Canton has better spokespersons to truly share the quality of life many enjoy in Canton, GA.
Canton’s Mayor, Gene Hobgood had this to say in response: “Well, number one, he’s a comedian,” “And number two, it’s clear to me that he has never been to Canton, Georgia.”
Mr. Hobgood should also have shared information about the low cost of living, rolling hills, beautiful valleys, Etowah River, many parks and quality food and dining that many residents enjoy in Canton, GA.
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