Texas News Anchor Faces Backlash for 'Death to America' Joke on BTS-Themed Oreos
James Eppler, a news anchor for FOX 34 Lubbock, is under scrutiny after making a controversial joke during a live broadcast. The segment involved a discussion about a new limited-edition Oreo cookie collaboration with South Korean boy band BTS. During the broadcast, Eppler joked that the cookies' designs spelled out 'Death to America,' a comment that was quickly met with shock from his co-anchors. Although Eppler attempted to clarify the joke as a misunderstanding, the remark sparked significant backlash online. Fans of BTS and viewers criticized the comment as inappropriate and called for Eppler's dismissal. The Oreo collaboration was intended to celebrate BTS's Korean heritage, featuring a hotteok-inspired cream filling and purple wafers, the band's signature color. 
