20 Upsetting Facts About Paula Deen

From H.B.I.C in the kitchen to the most hated person in the world.

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Rappers might get a free pass when it comes to throwing the term around, but when it comes to Paula Deen, using the N-word is a dead zone. As if the Martha Stewart scandal wasn't enough, this past summer the Queen of the Food Network showed the world that she has more than one racist bone lingering in her body. 

While Deen has since apologized for the incident, we're not ready to forget her litany of sins. With Deen's E! true Hollywood story having aired last week, we decided to revist the many controversies Deen has found herself embroiled in. Here are 20 Upsetting Facts About Paula Deen that will make you leave any sympathy you had for Deen at the door. 

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20. Paula Deen incited a more positive reaction than Martin Luther King Jr.

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19. According to Barbara Walters, Paula Deen makes kids fat.

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18. Paula Deen is certain she will make a comeback.

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17. Paula Deen says she prefers "white and light-skinned" blacks.

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16. Paula Deen insists that using a racial slur does not make her racist.

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15. Paula Deen admits to telling both racial and ethnic jokes.

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14. Paula Deen's apology was likely insincere.

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13. Paula Deen promoted a diabetes drug which cost $500 a month.

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12. Anthony Bourdain considers Paula Deen the "worst, most dangerous person in America."

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11. Paula Deen wanted to throw a wedding with a Civil War-era Southern plantation theme.

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10. Paula Deen segregated her black employees.

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9. Post racism scanda, Paula Deen called Rev. Jesse Jackson for help.

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8. Paula Deen has been dropped by several sponsors due to her racist remarks.

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7. Paula Deen lied to Matt Lauer on the Today Show.

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6. Paula Deen believes it's OK to use the n-word in a joking matter.

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5. Paula Deen has no problem with her brother watching adult films on the job.

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4. Paula Deen created this monstrosity.

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3. Paula Deen was sued by a former employee.

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2. Paula Deen forced employees to work her private parties without pay.

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1. Paula Deen had the gall to fry butter and call it food.

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