Larry the Cable Guy takes aim at corporations that considered his Southern brand ‘too controversial’

Larry the Cable Guy says corporate America has a double standard when it comes to choosing which entertainers are too controversial for advertising campaigns.

The comedian went on a tirade against DirecTV, suggesting the satellite-TV provider missed an obvious advertising opportunity – "Larry the Cable Guy has switched to DirecTV" – because of concerns about his image.

During an appearance on "The MeatEater Podcast," Larry recalled seeing a DirectTV commercial with an actor "back in the day," and said...