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Stern's shock material has continuously had Moral Guardians up in arms, and as such, they've only continuously ensured that his endeavors continue to have high publicity by their very public and direct attempts to censor him.
Source: No Such Thing as Bad Publicity - As a result, writers had a more direct line of communication with fans/the general public, which led to unprecedented public support.
Source: TV Strikes -
Elopement: Niki and Marlene, in direct contrast to James and Suzy's very public, showy wedding.
Source: Film / Rush (2013)
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