Controversial Television Episodes That Could Never Make It On Air Today

Rage Against the Machine Went Too Far

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During a 1996 episode of SNL hosted by Steve Forbes, a presidential candidate, the band Rage Against the Machine made a political statement that led to their removal from the show. In defiance of Forbes’ political views, they displayed American flags on the stage, but purposely turned them upside down. This caused them to be escorted out of the studio.

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