Morrissey and Jimmy Kimmel in public feud

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Storified by CBC News Community· Wed, Feb 27 2013 17:44:06

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Jimmy Kimmel had some fun at Morrissey's expense last nightafter the singer -- and militant vegetarian -- cancelled his talk showperformance to avoid appearing on the same program as cast members from TVhunting show Duck Dynasty.

"As far as my reputation is concerned, I can'ttake the risk of being on a show alongside people who, in effect, amount toanimal serial killers," said Morrissey in a Facebook statement announcing thecancellation Tuesday. "If Jimmy cannot dump Duck Dynasty then we muststep away.

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Duck Dynasty is a popular A&E reality seriesthat follows the lives of the Robertson family who turned their duck huntingproduct line into a multi-million dollar franchise.

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The producers of Jimmy Kimmel Live! unsuccessfully attempted to find a compromise, including an option for Morrissey to tape his performance, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 

They found out Monday afternoon that Morrissey had officially cancelled, leaving them to scramble for a last-minute musical guest and change the already-announced show lineup.

Fans (and haters) of the former Smiths singer had plenty to say.

I'm not a vegetarian or a Morrissey fan but I'm glad someone finally has a reason to be critical of duck dynasty. I was waiting for it.LP Hanners

Morrissey's boycotting Kimmel because of Duck Dynasty's harmless, loveable, family-centered rednecks? Has anyone boycotted a Kardashian yet?Colleen

Good on Morrissey for cancelling his Jimmy Kimmel appearance. Too many people throw away all their morals for 10 minutes on television.Lucy

Ever the comedian, Kimmeldecided to address the cancellation Tuesday with a parody clip called "New DuckDynasty Product for Vegans" starring the cast of Duck Dynasty.

New Duck Dynasty Product for Vegansjimmykimmellive

"For the vegan in your life, Duck Dynastyproudly presents Carrot call! Specifically designed to mimic the call of thewild carrot..." the narrator booms. "Just blow into the carrot call and wait - thoselittle suckers leap right out of the dirt and into your mouth!"

"I love yuppie food!" shouts another cast member at the end of the sketch.

Morrissey fans on Twitter were unimpressed.

I lost respect for Jimmy Kimmel for his Morrissey-Vegan skit. Very disappointing.Erik Petersen

Why slam #Morrisey becoz he stands up 4what he believes?! I give him credit 4not going on Kimmel. Kind of shocked #Kimmel would mock himDenise D. Dreon

"Yuppie food" > Gross beards RT @SPINmagazine Kimmel underestimated Morrissey's firepower in an anti-vegetarian skit http://bit.ly/15QLoGfNiandra

The singer himself was even less impressed with what he saw on television Tuesday night.

In Kimmel's intro to the parody video, he joked that that he had kept "Duck Dynasty" on the show because "they have guns and Morrissey doesn't," and also that Morrissey "keeps finding ways to depress us."

Morrissey once again issued a statement in response to those comments, accusing Kimmel of trivializing mental illness, the U.S. obesity epidemic, and gun control issues. "He found time to jokingly promote gun-ownership - hugely amusing for the parents at Sandy Hook, no doubt," read one particularly cutting line.

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Kimmel fired back once more just before 6 p.m. ET Wednesday by Tweeting a photo of the artist's seventh studio album with the text "note to Morrissey - if you have more dumb statements to make, I invite you to make them where I do, on my show."

note to Morrissey - if you have more dumb statements to make, I invite you to make them where I do, on my show http://pic.twitter.com/6QOc5uV4O7Jimmy Kimmel

The very public feud between the prominent talk show host and legendary rocker is pulling in more attention as things get increasingly heated.

Some people are choosing sides...

I'm no vegan, but I'll side with Morrissey over Jimmy Kimmel & Duck Dynasty anyday. At least he stands for something and sticks to it.Cary Whitt

You know, for someone who hates meat, Morrissey has certainly been starting many beefs.. Now with Kimmel. I love Moz but I'm #TeamKimmel.Jenelle Brightside

Many more are simply confused (or amused) by the situation.

A Morrissey-Kimmel feud about to pop off? The entertainment industry is a strange society.bombscare

Wait, so is Morrissey about to drop a Kimmel diss track? #SUBDUEDETHERRamit

I have no idea who to side with in this Jimmy Kimmel vs. Morrissey feudDillon Strange

I must admit, I never saw a Morrissey - Jimmy Kimmel feud on the horizon.Neil Richards

The Kimmel/Morrissey War of 2013 is dwarfing the Jose Canseco/Bill Nye Twitter Beef of 2013.Mac Wilson

As for the devoutly Christian Duck Dynasty gang, they're staying out of the fray.

"Whoever the guy is, I don't mind, if he wants to eat vegetables, no problem, we don't care," said Phil Robertson during the cast's appearance on Kimmel. "We love him as our neighbor, hey! We need a Bible study with him, but other than that ..."

Duck Dynasty on Jimmy Kimmel Live PART 2jimmykimmellive

In related news, the LA Staples Centre has reportedly agreed to go completely vegetarian for Morrissey's March 1 concert at the singer's request.

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