I don't see how it is a slap in the face for other operators up North. If anything the show draws attention to, and gives viewers a glimpse of the blue collar side of Canadian Aviation. A long ways from Terminal 1 at CYYZ, and the fancy hats/striped sleaves people are used to seeing.
I am almost repeating myself, but would you say that Orange County Choppers is an insult(slap in the face) then too for all other custom motorcylcle shops across North America?