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katmg

10-10-2007, 02:06 PM

So I think this whole "I make food for my kids at home" is a good attempt to reverse some of the severe hatred

I thought it was interesting that she was (possibly) trying to help her reputation b/c I don't think her book is an original idea. There have been other cookbooks with advice about putting veggie purees into foods. Probably not quite as extensively as what she has done, but certainly not a new idea.

I wonder how she got Dr. Oz to write the forward for the book.

ETA: cross-posted with cynder. Glad I wasn't hallucinating that there were other books on the subject!

Janey

10-10-2007, 02:08 PM

Personally, I still thnk of Jessica Sklar Nederlander Seinfeld as the ultimate golddigger.
Yikes. I had no idea she did that stuff. Ick. :(

cynder

10-10-2007, 02:15 PM

I thought it was interesting that she was (possibly) trying to help her reputation b/c I don't think her book is an original idea. There have been other cookbooks with advice about putting veggie purees into foods. Probably not quite as extensively as what she has done, but certainly not a new idea.

I wonder how she got Dr. Oz to write the forward for the book.

She is a celeb, where as Missy Lapine, the author of Sneaky Chef, is a former food editor (I think!). I am not sure what circles Dr Oz runs in, but I am sure Oprah might have been a hookup. I mean, Jerry is on next week to promote "Bee Movie" and I believe Oprah is one of the voices in the movie. All the quotes for Jessica's book are from other NYC celebs like Alexandra Wentworth and Sarah Jessica Parker.

FWIW, I've been using Sneaky Chef for awhile with great success and so are others on CC. I rather see this book than DD succeed. Apparently the Oprah msg boards said that Sneaky Chef did better in a taste test with kids. :D

LeslieR

10-10-2007, 02:16 PM

Me, either! I knew nothing about her until reading this thread!

jeepgirl

10-10-2007, 02:16 PM

Here's the most interesting "commentary" or whatever I could find on the whole Jessica Seinfeld marriage thing. After realizing how in the dark I was, I got curious:

Interesting commentary - Jessica Seinfeld's marriage(s) (http://trybecca.wordpress.com/2007/10/09/pure-eh/)

Janey

10-10-2007, 02:25 PM

Oooh how I hate gossip (ya wonder why I never knew about the whole fiasco in the first place!), but man, that blog entry was a good read.

Adaya

10-10-2007, 02:43 PM

I didn't know anything about Jessica Seinfeld either until reading this thread. Heck, I don't know much about Jerry as I've never watched 5 seconds of Seinfeld. So my interest in either of them is just not there. But this stuff, including that blog is pretty juicy stuff. Loves it!

ysolde

10-10-2007, 03:30 PM

You definitely share the same feelings for her that my NYC girlfriends have. In a lot of NYC circles she lost any shred of respect and was hated for her cruel actions (which was supposedly a pattern for many years). Some of her friends were pissed b/c wedding gifts that were sent to her after she started dating Jerry were not returned. (Sent within a month or so of her wedding to Nederlander.) :D So I think this whole "I make food for my kids at home" is a good attempt to reverse some of the severe hatred. :p

I don't think "making food for her kids at home" (like that is even believable for a woman who lives in the $32 million home Jerry bought) can begin to make up for scamming her way into not one but two marriages of convenience to the highest bidder.

njdiva

10-11-2007, 10:44 AM

Didn't meant to offend anyone by my comments. Just stating what I was thinking when I saw the episode. I never questioned that Alexis Stewart couldn't "spare" the cash. It doesn't change the fact that it blows my mind that someone, even someone with money, would spend $28,000 a month to get pregnant

I would have to admit that I thought the same thing when watching the show. I, too, do not have any children but thought wow - that is a whole lot of money.... and I realize that she has it so it was never an issue to her. I would also have to agree with the majority that there is something just not right about Alexis - other than the 'cold' factor - she seemed a bit off.

And in regards to the couple who went to India - did anyone feel like the husband did not share the same amount enthusiasm?

Originally Posted by KitKat
You definitely share the same feelings for her that my NYC girlfriends have. In a lot of NYC circles she lost any shred of respect and was hated for her cruel actions (which was supposedly a pattern for many years). Some of her friends were pissed b/c wedding gifts that were sent to her after she started dating Jerry were not returned.

And this is all eye opening for me. Like Adaya - I never watched Seinfield but I remember when they announced his wedding and realized his new wife was much younger than he but I was not aware of the behind the scene drama... :rolleyes:

Liz

10-23-2007, 02:24 PM

Has anyone read the book Basic Black by Cathie Black?

ETA: Oprah just said that it was available as of today so I guess no one has read it yet!

rene'

10-25-2007, 09:43 PM

Suzlywoozly

10-26-2007, 12:19 AM

Did anyone watch Oprah today with Seal and Heidi Klum? I just watched it and I am still crying. Seal lived with foster parents from birth to the age of four and was reunited with them (well one came to the show and he saw video/pictures of the rest of the family). It was very touching.

They seem like such an awesome couple.

Dang I just deleted that episode off my TIVO without watching it:mad:

Did anyone see Monday's episode about guests who are dying and how they are living their lives? The lecture on childhood dreams by Dr. Pausch left my sobbing when he said he didn't write the lecture for his students but for his three children he will leave behind.

Adaya

10-26-2007, 07:11 AM

Did anyone watch Oprah today with Seal and Heidi Klum? I just watched it and I am still crying. Seal lived with foster parents from birth to the age of four and was reunited with them (well one came to the show and he saw video/pictures of the rest of the family). It was very touching.

They seem like such an awesome couple.

Great show. I loved the video clips of Seal and Heidi-so sweet. I liked Stevie Wonder and his wife, Kai Milla's piece too. He seems like such a fun-loving person. Her fashion show was really. Some of her pieces were pretty fab; I wish I had a couple of them myself.

kd 9.21.02

10-26-2007, 07:28 AM

I *loved* this show. I was surprised they didn't mention that Seal is not the biological father of their oldest child. Obviously, the little girl is clearly Seal's child now but I think it's a big deal that Seal immediately stepped up as the girl's parent. Heidi's ex-boyfriend (IMO) is a complete jacka$$ and Seal is the polar opposite. He is my definition of a real man for so many reasons but loving Heidi's unborn child immediately and unconditionally is one of the big reasons.

vjel

10-26-2007, 08:01 AM

He is my definition of a real man for so many reasons but loving Heidi's unborn child immediately and unconditionally is one of the big reasons.

YES! How wonderful that the moment he said he knew that Heidi was "the one" when she came to visit him in NY and he saw her baby bump. He told his bf that he was going to be a daddy (and it wasn't even HIS biological kid!). Very sweet man!

ETA: that I also saw the show w/ the 2 cancer patients and I was truly in awe. The young woman who said she was the happiest she'd ever been b/c cancer/dying taught her how to live. I think it takes so much strength and courage to live the life that she is living. I'm pretty sure I would not be such a positive and happy person! And the professor...while he was giving his "last lecture", I was having a hard time paying attention. I wasn't hanging on his every word til the end of his lecture. And then in his last sentence when he said he gave this lecture not for the hundreds of guests but for his 3 children, omg I just lost it. These were 2 very inspiring individuals!

diam124

10-26-2007, 08:27 AM

I'm mad I missed the show with Dr. Pausch. I had read a newspaper article about him with the transcript of his speech. I found it to be incredibily moving.

girliegirl318

10-26-2007, 08:39 AM

As a cancer survivor and even if I weren't, I was soooo moved and inspired by that show. I hope I would be able to react in a similar manner if my cancer were to return and was terminal.

The thing that really brought it home for me was that here were 2 people who were diagnosed basically with death and they were living, truly living and not taking anything forgranted. At the same time, while watching this show, I received an e-mail from a friend that basically said "I want to die" "God doesn't even want me because I am still alive" It took every ounce of restraint I had to not just let her have it. There is nothing wrong with her besides some self-pity and she thinks the solution is to just die, and then there are these two people fighting with everything they have to live.
It really did cause me to take a step back and take a look at myself!

kd 9.21.02

10-26-2007, 08:39 AM

I'm mad I missed the show with Dr. Pausch. I had read a newspaper article about him with the transcript of his speech. I found it to be incredibily moving.

The video is online! I will try to find the email my husband sent with it.

girliegirl318

10-26-2007, 08:50 AM

If you scroll down there is a link on this page....
http://www2.oprah.com/health/oz/oz_20071022_350_106.jhtml

Suzlywoozly

10-26-2007, 09:11 AM

You can watch it on youtube if you search his name.

ysolde

10-26-2007, 10:46 AM

Seal is a man, isn't he? Wow.

I saw Dr. Pausch's entire lecture (you can find it on the Carnegie Mellon website). It is wonderful! There is another great man, who has left nothing undone.

kd 9.21.02

10-26-2007, 10:57 AM

I like Seal's point of putting his wife first. I think the mistake that many couples make is that they lose sight of the fact that their family -- their children -- would not exist without them so their relationship needs to be a priority. And the children need to know and feel that their parents love each other.

I give Seal credit for saying so in front of that audience, which I take to be a very "the kids come first" type crowd. (I could be wrong though...)

Janey

11-01-2007, 01:56 PM

What did you guys think about yesterday's show?

I felt so badly for the first woman who stood up and admitted that she was in foreclosure & her husband left her. :( It made me want to cry.

I think Suze Orman can be a little in-your-face, but it also seems like some of these people really need a little in-your-face. I do like her 401(k), house down payment, IRA plan, though. It sounds very smart and reasonable.

My other thought: Is that really what it's like out there in America? People buying lots of stuff they truly can't afford? I don't know anyone in my own immediate circle does stuff like that, so I guess it just doesn't seem real to me. Am I really that naive?

jeepgirl

11-01-2007, 02:22 PM

Although I normally don't like Suze Orman's own show, I thought yesterday on Oprah she was AWESOME. It was a fantastic show, IMO. I felt like I gained a lot from it.

Is that really what it's like out there in America? People buying lots of stuff they truly can't afford? I don't know anyone in my own immediate circle does stuff like that, so I guess it just doesn't seem real to me. Am I really that naive?

I don't know people who go buying houses they can't afford. But other stuff? Definitely yes.

katmg

11-01-2007, 04:25 PM

My other thought: Is that really what it's like out there in America? People buying lots of stuff they truly can't afford? I don't know anyone in my own immediate circle does stuff like that, so I guess it just doesn't seem real to me. Am I really that naive?

When DH and I talked to our financial planner, he said we would be amazed at the amount of debt most people have. We specifically asked about 2 of the hoity-toity parts of town and how people can afford to live there. His answer - they can't, they just pretend they can.

I do think that there are people out there buying stuff they can't afford. It's not that they're bad people, but it is easy to ignore your finances and think you can afford things you can't. Or think that you should be able to afford things.

Asha

11-01-2007, 06:33 PM

My other thought: Is that really what it's like out there in America? People buying lots of stuff they truly can't afford? I don't know anyone in my own immediate circle does stuff like that, so I guess it just doesn't seem real to me. Am I really that naive?
you musta missed the show on the couple with six kids from california. they were out of control. they had a $685k mortgage on a salary of $100k and six kids. there is no way you can afford that mortgage with that salary let alone having six kids!

petdoc08

11-01-2007, 06:38 PM

you musta missed the show on the couple with six kids from california. they were out of control. they had a $685k mortgage on a salary of $100k and six kids. there is no way you can afford that mortgage with that salary let alone having six kids!

Ug, the worst part about that couple was that they didn't have health insurance for their 6 kids yet mom could get her nails and extensions done on a regular basis. At one point, they mentioned the oldest one had rotting teeth! Selfishly gross is all that was going threw my mind.

Janey

11-01-2007, 07:15 PM

No, I saw that show... but I just figured they picked out an extreme case to show on the air. $20/day at Starbucks, and the kids don't have insurance... yikes.

However, I've never understood how we could have a median home price in our county of 481,000 while the median income for a family is 66,035. I wonder if lots of people are getting these "fantasy loans" in order to compete.

Asha

11-02-2007, 05:54 AM

At one point, they mentioned the oldest one had rotting teeth! Selfishly gross is all that was going threw my mind.
my dh thought the kids should be taken out of the home for child abuse/neglect.

kam

11-02-2007, 09:32 AM

My other thought: Is that really what it's like out there in America? People buying lots of stuff they truly can't afford? I don't know anyone in my own immediate circle does stuff like that, so I guess it just doesn't seem real to me. Am I really that naive?

I can see it happening. When applying for a mortgage, we were told that we could get approved for almost double what we wanted or anticipated. Well, yes, if we didn't want to eat or live comfortably, we could technically afford it. But it wasn't reasonable. You have creditors saying "You want it - buy it!" and gives you the ability to do so. I feel the entire lending process can be predatory by nature. No one says no except for the consumer. If the consumer believes the BS fed to them, or if they aren't looking to hear logic and "yes" people, they can get into real trouble. The onus is on the industry and the consumer. It seems that the fallout always weighs on the consumer though.

ETA - not dismissing the responsibility of the family being discussed. They sound like they need intensive counseling to get their priorities straight!

ysolde

11-02-2007, 10:44 AM

So true. When I was looking to rent an apartment last Spring, my realtor kept trying to show me apartments for sale. They were way outside of my budget, especially given the fact that I did not have the 20% down that co-ops require. He kept telling me not to worry, with my credit, he could get me a 0 down payment mortgage. Great idea: an apartment I can ill afford, a 100% mortgage, and co-op maintenance fees. What am I, stupid? No, thank you.

newmommy

11-02-2007, 10:55 AM

LOL when we were pre-approved, we were approved for $100,000 more than was actually financially reasonable! The mortgage broker kept telling us to go buy as much house as we could "afford"...ha!!!

Ya if we didn't want to be able to pay the rest of our monthly bills!

kam

11-02-2007, 12:15 PM

Ya if we didn't want to be able to pay the rest of our monthly bills!

Eh - who needs to pay gas, electric and water? At least you can be cold and smelly in your unfurnished house!

ysolde

11-02-2007, 01:44 PM

What makes me a little nuts is the sense of entitlement people have today: My husband has a $100,000 a year job, we have six kids, so I am entitled to be a SAHM (not in So Cal, you're not). I am entitled to a $650,000 house in the "best" neighborhood (actually, with six kids, you really need to re-think this position). I am entitled to three cars for two people. I am entitled to hair extensions, and weekly manis and pedis (are you farking kidding me???). I am entitled to a flat-screen TV. I am entitled to $20 worth of Starbucks a day. And so on.

People's relationship with money is just warped. They don't seem to realize that a low six-figure salary is not a lot in some parts of the country, and that both parents need to work just to keep their heads above water. The whole SAHM as status symbol mentality has really gone overboard when you factor in the outrageous expenses these people live with. Look, if your spouse makes seven figured in SoCal or NYC, then yes, you can probably afford to SAH. Otherwise, if you want the big house, the cars, the hair extensions, the fancy schools, etc., get a job, and deal with the fact that there may be a third job in your future!

Or try living within your means, and understand that just because some celebrity wore it In Style does not mean it is in your budget.

Asha

11-02-2007, 02:05 PM

People's relationship with money is just warped. They don't seem to realize that a low six-figure salary is not a lot in some parts of the country, and that both parents need to work just to keep their heads above water. The whole SAHM as status symbol mentality has really gone overboard when you factor in the outrageous expenses these people live with. Look, if your spouse makes seven figured in SoCal or NYC, then yes, you can probably afford to SAH. Otherwise, if you want the big house, the cars, the hair extensions, the fancy schools, etc., get a job, and deal with the fact that there may be a third job in your future!
i wish oprah would do a show illustrating how people really can afford to live on that salary. she does these shows showcasing how rich and famous people live, but it would be nice if she shows how people live in a financially responsible manner. i sah in nyc, and dh and i live quite meagerly. after we pay our taxes, save for retirement and college funds, we don't have a lot of money left over. our relatives think we are rich and we are just being stingy bc we don't buy expensive things our give them money.

ysolde

11-02-2007, 02:25 PM

i wish oprah would do a show illustrating how people really can afford to live on that salary. she does these shows showcasing how rich and famous people live, but it would be nice if she shows how people live in a financially responsible manner. i sah in nyc, and dh and i live quite meagerly. after we pay our taxes, save for retirement and college funds, we don't have a lot of money left over. our relatives think we are rich and we are just being stingy bc we don't buy expensive things our give them money.

That really is the point, isn't it? People have really begun to believe that they have to have the things they see the celebs having/using. No one needs hair extensions. No one needs weekly manis and pedis to "relax" (especially if you can't afford them, because spending money will add to your stress). No one needs a flat screen television, or 800 channels, or the latest, hippest cell phone, or the 1,000 count sheets "as seen in In Style". No one needs to live in a particularly expensive neighborhood; no one needs to live only in a brand new house; no one needs thousands of square feet in their home, and all the brand new furniture to fill it.

We all need a reality check. Smaller spaces, fewer clothes, fewer things. A lot of us grew up with one TV for the whole family, and no one died of boredom. For those of us who remember the OPEC crisis, we also remember smaller cars, not these SUV behemoths everyone claims to "need" these days. And we were all chauffered around in these little compact cars, by our original "soccer moms," and no one felt suffocated.

Why are supposedly responsible adults spending so much money on such disposable things, instead of taking care of the essentials (mortgage/rent, insurance), saving for a rainy day, and setting money aside for their children's education?

katmg

11-02-2007, 02:51 PM

Yeah, I'd like to see that show too! DH and I make it work for me to SAH but it ain't easy or glamorous. But that's okay with me b/c neither of us expected to keep living a DINK lifestyle.

I've also seen people that expect to live the same way that their parents do. But they're comparing themselves at age 30 to their parents at age 60. They don't realize that their parents didn't have all those luxuries back when they started out and had young kids.

newmommy

11-02-2007, 04:59 PM

[QUOTE][Or try living within your means, and understand that just because some celebrity wore it In Style does not mean it is in your budget./QUOTE]

To me, this is huge! It's so surprising to me how many people have no problem living beyond their means....again as if they're entitled to "stuff"

Delta

11-02-2007, 07:31 PM

Oprah is the queen of conspicuious consumption though. Just look at her magazine that tells everyone to buy more stuff. Her "Favorite Things" show where the women go nuts.

I strongly dislike her.

Delta

11-02-2007, 07:34 PM

Personally, I still thnk of Jessica Sklar Nederlander Seinfeld as the ultimate golddigger. Marry up, into a nice, old-money, NY-theater production family. Check. Return from honeymoon. Go to gym, meet Jerry Seinfeld, then the newest of NYC's 90s nouveaux riches. Catch his eye. Three weeks after returning from honeymoon, leave new husband for the aforementioned Mr. Seinfeld, who is suddenly, and conveniently, the "love of your life." Check. More like, "Check, please." And make it as large as possible.
Yup. Every time I see her I think of the story of them meeting at a gym - she as a newlywed.

Also, her orginial first name was not Jessica. It was Nina. She's a total climber and faker.

nylons73

11-02-2007, 08:41 PM

Yup. Every time I see her I think of the story of them meeting at a gym - she as a newlywed.

Also, her orginial first name was not Jessica. It was Nina. She's a total climber and faker.

Someone the other day told me that I look 'just like' Jerry Seinfeld's wife. For the aforementioned character FLAWS she has, I took the comment as an insult! ;)

Delta

11-02-2007, 08:53 PM

Well despite all the negative stuff I think she's really pretty so I'd take it as a compliment if I were you. :D

Southlooper

11-03-2007, 12:13 AM

Ug, the worst part about that couple was that they didn't have health insurance for their 6 kids yet mom could get her nails and extensions done on a regular basis. At one point, they mentioned the oldest one had rotting teeth! Selfishly gross is all that was going threw my mind.

My impression about that woman was that she was extremely unhappy and avoiding what was bothering her, namely, her husband. I just loved how her threw her under the bus. Claiming that he was a victim, I liked that Suze didn't let him off the hook.

She needs to get a job and a good marriage counselor or divorce lawyer.

Originally Posted by Asha View Post
i wish oprah would do a show illustrating how people really can afford to live on that salary. she does these shows showcasing how rich and famous people live, but it would be nice if she shows how people live in a financially responsible manner. i sah in nyc, and dh and i live quite meagerly. after we pay our taxes, save for retirement and college funds, we don't have a lot of money left over. our relatives think we are rich and we are just being stingy bc we don't buy expensive things our give them money.

Exactly!!

Delta

11-03-2007, 12:30 AM

It seems Jessica/Nina's publicist has been busy!

NYT blurby profile for Sunday's Paper. (http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/04/fashion/04seinfeld.html?pagewanted=1&ref=fashion&adxnnlx=1194070542-vRFIxyEnG4c7FYWmHlv42w)

ysolde

11-05-2007, 11:12 AM

Oh, Nina/Jessica, you are such a climber, and no one believes a word you say!

cynder

11-05-2007, 11:57 AM

Tell me, what would you get Oprah?

Hm...a donation to a charity? Buying clothes or other needed articles to the girls in her South African school?

westamp

11-05-2007, 11:59 AM

Hm...a donation to a charity? Buying clothes or other needed articles to the girls in her South African school?

Yes. I don't care how she wants to paint a pretty picture about how she left her hubby for Seinfeld. There was an article on People that year and his side of the family pretty condemned her for leaving her hubby.

I don't care for her.

meatpie

11-05-2007, 05:29 PM

Oprah is the queen of conspicuious consumption though. Just look at her magazine that tells everyone to buy more stuff. Her "Favorite Things" show where the women go nuts.

I strongly dislike her.

Totally agree. (ducking)

LeslieR

11-06-2007, 02:30 PM

Anyone watching Oprah right now? I'm in total tears over the Dirty Dancing couple and Patrick Swayze! How freakin' cute are they!?!?

Adaya

11-06-2007, 02:35 PM

Anyone watching Oprah right now? I'm in total tears over the Dirty Dancing couple and Patrick Swayze! How freakin' cute are they!?!?

Glad I wasn't the only one tearing up a bit. :)

vjel

11-06-2007, 02:36 PM

totally cracking up about the guy's evolution of dance, particularly the ice ice baby part! LOL

Adaya

11-06-2007, 02:37 PM

I loved when he was shaking his booty on the "Catwalk" song. So funny!

eta: I'm gonna cry again b/c I just love Paul Potts! His wonderful story and his voice just make me cry every time.

JenniferEC

11-06-2007, 02:45 PM

What a great episode today. I loved Patrick watching them dance from backstage. And that evolution of dance guy was great. I'm going to have to look him up on Youtube.

Paul Potts does a great Nessum Dorma. It looks like he's had his teeth worked on.

LeslieR

11-06-2007, 02:52 PM

Loooove the Evolution of Dance guy. I want to see him speak live so I can see his routine! It's got to be my fave youtube video ever.

vjel

11-06-2007, 05:09 PM

i loved Paul Potts too. I got the chills when they showed the clip of him singing on British AI. I missed his story though, can someone fill me in? I agree that he looks like he had his teeth worked on.

kd 9.21.02

11-07-2007, 07:35 AM

conneals

11-07-2007, 07:43 AM

The Dirty Dancing couple is adorable but, boy, how I would love to dance with Patrick Swayze. He still does something for me after all these years.

He can still move!

jeepgirl

11-07-2007, 08:28 AM

Paul Potts... Oh my God. Amazing. What a voice. It gave me chills and made me cry. I just love when a good person gets what they're long overdue for.

The Dirty Dancing couple is adorable but, boy, how I would love to dance with Patrick Swayze. He still does something for me after all these years.

I think I'm gonna buy the Paul Potts CD. Not only did I love hearing his voice, I like supporting someone who has gotten famous this way.

I agree Patrick Swayze can still move. Did you see his footwork for the nanosecond they showed him dancing? WOW. I could have stood for them to let him dance longer!

cr8zyforaf

11-07-2007, 08:32 AM

I saw the Evolution of Dance guy - he did the dance at a software conference I attended...it was the first time I had heard of him...his dancing was amazing and hysterical at the same time.

Amaye

11-07-2007, 08:50 AM

Is it me or did Patrick get a lot of work done?? His face looked so stretched! :eek:

kd 9.21.02

11-07-2007, 08:50 AM

Did you see his footwork for the nanosecond they showed him dancing? WOW. I could have stood for them to let him dance longer!

You mean when he first came on the stage and surprised the couple? Yup, I could have watched him forever. It was amazing to see how much faster and smoother they were dancing when Patrick was leading (no offense to the adorable husband). I would pay big money to dance with him. LOL... Kinda like that poker player's wife in Dirty Dancing.

Adaya

11-07-2007, 08:55 AM

I think I'm gonna get Paul Potts' cd too.

And I loved seeing Patrick Swayze dance as well. I wanted him to keep going.

Sage

11-14-2007, 02:53 PM

Anyone watch yesterday? It got a little uncomfortable when Oprah didn't like Giada's panini. Kind of embarassing...poor Giada. Although a chocolate and brie panini does sound kinda gross.

Purple

11-14-2007, 03:42 PM

Yeah I noticed that too. Oprah said "it's interesting....."

I love chocolate, like Brie, basil and panini but all together... yuck. Poor Giada's face looked so hurt. I still love her recipes though. Did you know that she is pregnant?

MLA

11-14-2007, 03:50 PM

Actually, I thought that chocolate and brie could work together . . . but add the basil, and blech.

Purple

11-14-2007, 03:56 PM

Yeah the basil is what did me in.

Adaya

11-14-2007, 04:26 PM

I saw the show yesterday and just knew that Oprah didn't like that sandwich. And what was worse was that there was a sample for the audience. Of all the recipes, that would be the one to serve. I know they were probably thinking why not the fried ravioli?

But I wasn't down with the chocolate, brie and basil either. Anybody notice how quiet Nate was? He didn't have much to say at all. LOL!!

eta: The funniest thing Oprah said was, "Interesting has just made it's way up to delicious." Also, I was curioius about Oprah's message boards and what people were saying about yesterday's show. Some people are saying that O was very rude to Giada and should have let up after it looked like she was going to start crying.

jeepgirl

11-14-2007, 04:35 PM

Well, I hate to say it, but I thought it was great that Oprah wouldn't just state that it was good just because it was on the show. At least that shows some integrity. Its one thing to do a recipe like that on her own show, but it was pretty daring of Giada to make that recipe on the Oprah show, which obviously gets such huge coverage. So, I don't really feel all that sorry for her. Does anyone else think its almost unreal that someone who cooks so much is so tiny? (Can't believe she's preggo!) She must have some great genes going for her.

Sage

11-15-2007, 03:21 PM

Oh, I was so sad yesterday when Mr. Rosenblat fell after giving that sweet speech to his wife!! :( I just hate when stuff like that happens. He seemed to have so much trouble when he was kneeling down and I was silently urging a stage hand to go up and help the poor man! Then when he tried to get up and toppled over, I just felt so awful for him. Obviously he's survived much, much worse things in his life but hopefully he wasn't too embarassed about it. :o

ausi2b

11-16-2007, 07:04 AM

He fell? I didn't see that part!! That is so sad. I swear that is the most romantic story ever. I cried when Oprah had them on the show 11 years ago. I cried again when he was on this week. And I cried for a third time when I made DH watch it with me again (DH teared up too!) :)

Adaya

11-16-2007, 07:21 AM

I missed the fall too.

But what a sweet story! I remember them from 11 years ago and was so happy to see them back. Just so sweet!

ihearttx

11-16-2007, 07:46 AM

I didn't see him fall either?

Sage

11-16-2007, 08:54 AM

Wait, no one else saw him fall? That's weird. I swear I didn't imagine it! I wonder if that show was live and they edited it out for some markets? It really made me cringe so I wouldn't be surprised.

shaqangel

11-16-2007, 11:47 AM

I saw him fall and I felt so bad for him. Oprah and one of the camera guys helped him up. His poor wife was sitting there wanting to help. I dont think he looked embarrassed though, just more relieved when he got to sit down. Honestly that has to be the sweetest love story EVER.

vjel

11-16-2007, 02:20 PM

:eek::eek::eek: on the amount of STUFF those hoarders had in their house! OMG, I can't believe they filled up a 10,000sq ft. warehouse with stuff from their 3000sq ft house. :eek:

WOW. Maybe my house isn't so bad afterall. :p

JenniferEC

11-16-2007, 02:28 PM

Adaya

11-16-2007, 03:22 PM

:eek::eek::eek: on the amount of STUFF those hoarders had in their house! OMG, I can't believe they filled up a 10,000sq ft. warehouse with stuff from their 3000sq ft house. :eek:

I know. But in a way I felt really sad for that lady. Though she shopped everyday and hoarded all that stuff, her eyes were so sad. She was miserable. And her husband was too. He was caught between a rock and a hard place. He wanted to stop it, but he didn't know how. He loved her so much and wanted her to be happy, but the house and their space was hugely sacrificed. I felt really bad for him.

I thought the guy who was there to help clean out the house made a good point when she found her father's wallet, which made me cry. Anyway, it was a good point when he told her that if this wallet means so much, how can it have a place of honor if it's buried under so much stuff? He said that meaningful things should not be hidden and tucked away under junk, but displayed and respected.

That hit home for me b/c I have special things that are just thrown around in a "junk" closet, but when I think about it, they mean a lot to me. And I'm not honoring them by leaving them just shoved away in my "junk" closet.

miaclear

11-16-2007, 03:37 PM

Am I a bad person because I hate when people like this get rewarded with a brand new house! Everything NEW! Seriously...I almost feel like putting up with my husbands pack rat problem in hopes that some day Oprah will redo our entire house. Seriously......MAKES ME SICK. If they go back to their house in a few months and it's not as spic and span as it is now I hope Oprah sends them a bill. Errrrr.

Adaya

11-16-2007, 03:49 PM

I didn't see it today. So she got a new house? Or at least got her old one re-done really nicely?

miaclear

11-16-2007, 03:52 PM

re-done. Lots of new furniture and appliances. Total kitchen and bath remodel. Every room in the house redone.

Adaya

11-16-2007, 04:00 PM

I was afraid that was gonna happen. I kept thinking if they do that, what will it be like a few months from now? A few years? I understand helping her clean it out, freshening up all that "gook", and maybe rearranging things. But the whole re-doing things doesn't sit too well with me either. I mean, like I said I felt bad for her, but she has a real problem and unless that's really solved, no new furniture, appliances and remodeling will solve it.

JenniferEC

11-16-2007, 04:08 PM

There was so much mold growing in the house, that the drywall throughout had to be replaced. And the carpet was just as moldy and had rats nests on it. So, I can see helping her replace the basic things, but to get all new furniture was a bit much.

miaclear

11-16-2007, 04:11 PM

I was just reading on another site..... was it really ethical for them to sell all this stuff? It'd been sitting for years in a moldy house. They were also talking about how she returned some of it (maybe that was in the first episode?) but could you imagine buying something from a reputable department store that had been returned after sitting in a pile like that?

I think I may just write Oprah and tell her my disgust with it all. See if she wants to get Broyhill to give me a new bed. My back is killing me and since I became a SAHM getting a new one is not in our budget:p

Sage

11-16-2007, 04:14 PM

re-done. Lots of new furniture and appliances. Total kitchen and bath remodel. Every room in the house redone.

Aw man, really?? I was hoping they wouldn't do that (haven't seen the show yet). When I was watching yesterday they showed a quick glimpse of some of the rooms after they were cleaned out and the decorations still looked dated, so I thought to myself "Wow, they are not doing a remodel. That is nice to see!" So I'm disappointed.

It just seems like she's being rewarded for her issues, kwim? She should be learning how to live with the stuff she has now. This sends the entirely wrong message, that buying all new fancy stuff can bring her happiness. Ugh.

miaclear

11-16-2007, 04:19 PM

I saw them point out two pieces of furniture that were reused. Some couches in the basement, and a family heirloom hutch. Most of what they showed that was theirs previously were photos.

Southlooper

11-16-2007, 09:14 PM

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It just seems like she's being rewarded for her issues, kwim? She should be learning how to live with the stuff she has now. This sends the entirely wrong message, that buying all new fancy stuff can bring her happiness. Ugh.

They had to throw away a lot of the furniture because it was infected by mold.

They also talked about how this wasn't over. She is an admitted addict and is in treatment for it.

I don't begrudge her the home makeover. She has a new start, hopefully she can stay on the wagon.

Oh, I thought her husband was so sweet. It was nice to see how he stuck by her and took some responsibility.

vjel

11-17-2007, 04:57 AM

They had to throw away a lot of the furniture because it was infected by mold.

They also talked about how this wasn't over. She is an admitted addict and is in treatment for it.

I don't begrudge her the home makeover. She has a new start, hopefully she can stay on the wagon.

Oh, I thought her husband was so sweet. It was nice to see how he stuck by her and took some responsibility.

While I see where everyone is coming from, ITA w/ Southlooper. It's not like she's some regular ol' pack rat. They hauled 75 tons (I think that's what they said) of junk of of her house. She clearly had issues (there was so much sadness in her eyes) and I saw the home makeover as 1) a necessity b/c of the mold problem 2) a fresh start and showing her how she should be living. No one knew how to help or where to start. I was overwhelmed w/ all that stuff, I can't imagine what the family was thinking! I think her DH said at one point that he didnt like how they were living but he put up w/ it b/c it made her happy (something like that anyway).

I do think she realized she had a problem and believe she will keep it together w/ help from her family and whatever treatment she is getting.

Adaya

11-17-2007, 06:36 AM

Now that I've seen yesterday's show, I feel a just little differently about them doing over her home, but I just hope that she learns something in her therapy or whatever she's doing. Her home is really nice now and it's now the place that she told the guy that she wanted...a place of peace and gathering for her family and friends. It's not the burden that she said it once was.

The most important thing for me is that she gets the joy back in her life. The thing that I will never forget about that woman is the sadness in her eyes. I just wanted to cry watching her on the show.

miaclear

11-20-2007, 03:42 PM

Bumping for Favorite Things!

miaclear

11-20-2007, 04:11 PM

Ok......how does she pick her favorite things. At first I was thinking it was her actual favorite things, and then thought maybe it was her's or her staff's favorite things. Now she just brought out the Target Gift Card. Huh????? Does that mean that this show is just a big advertisement and companies can pay to be part of it? So confused.....a gift card?

Although I've already added one item to DHs xmas list. Planet Earth on DVD. He recorded a couple of the episodes while it was on tv but not all of them. I think he'll really like the DVD set.

katmg

11-20-2007, 04:16 PM

Yeah, I think originally they were her fav. things, but now I think most of them are things that get recommended to her by her staff or are a product placement.

What was up with her accent? I know she said she was reverting back to talking that way but half the time it sounded like she was mocking them. :confused:

j*east

11-20-2007, 05:13 PM

I think it's absolutely product placement. It's like one big commercial. The thrill is wearing off for me (though not for those in the audience!). Actually, it reminds me a little of The Price Is Right--Oprah the spokesmodel. :p

Janey

11-20-2007, 06:14 PM

The only thing I wanted was the sonicare face scrubber thing :o , and at $200, it can wait.

jeepgirl

11-20-2007, 06:15 PM

What was up with her accent? I know she said she was reverting back to talking that way but half the time it sounded like she was mocking them. :confused:

She most definitely was not mocking them. Macon is my hometown (and I go back regularly because part of my family still lives there, infact, its where I'm spending my christmas holidays). I lived there for over 20 years. That really is how people talk there, and I can tell you, as a native of the town, that someone trying to "fake" a southern accent is considered a funny/friendly thing. The really funny thing is, when you're there, and you're around everyone that talks like that, you almost can't help but adding a southern "twang" to your speech. Its infectious.

katmg

11-20-2007, 06:41 PM

She most definitely was not mocking them. Macon is my hometown (and I go back regularly because part of my family still lives there, infact, its where I'm spending my christmas holidays). I lived there for over 20 years. That really is how people talk there, and I can tell you, as a native of the town, that someone trying to "fake" a southern accent is considered a funny/friendly thing. The really funny thing is, when you're there, and you're around everyone that talks like that, you almost can't help but adding a southern "twang" to your speech. Its infectious.

Oh, I know that's really how people talk. (I'm from Texas, there are plenty of Southern accents around here!) And, I completely agree that when you're in the country it's easy to slip into a bit more of a twang. I just have never thought anyone "faking" a southern accent to be a friendly thing - it was usually more mocking or condescending. Interesting. :)

jeepgirl

11-20-2007, 06:51 PM

Oh, I know that's really how people talk. (I'm from Texas, there are plenty of Southern accents around here!) And, I completely agree that when you're in the country it's easy to slip into a bit more of a twang. I just have never thought anyone "faking" a southern accent to be a friendly thing - it was usually more mocking or condescending. Interesting. :)

Hmmmm... that is interesting. Maybe some people would feel mocked. I just didn't see it that way, and don't feel like people in my hometown would either.

Phen

11-20-2007, 07:29 PM

Oprah's from Mississippi; I doubt she faked an accent, more like it's just easier to let an accent that she already has (and worked to get rid of) show when she was with other people with a similar accent.

~ phen

Dotsie

11-20-2007, 07:38 PM

I don't normally watch Oprah but since it was the big give away show I wanted to watch. I think it's one big commercial and Oprah is a pretentious asshat. Her pretentiousness is the reason I stopped watching her show in the first place.
Josh Grobin was the best thing about that show.

miaclear

11-20-2007, 09:40 PM

ooooo that face thing. I put it on my wish list. Maybe a good mother's day gift next year!

I still can't get over the gift card. At least the other things she could actually pass off as something she REALLY likes. But a Target GiftCard? I can only imagine how many Target giftcards she gets...ha.

What I would have done to be part of that audience though! Can you imagine getting all that stuff. Especially that fridge!

jesseybell

11-21-2007, 06:03 AM

Although I've already added one item to DHs xmas list. Planet Earth on DVD. He recorded a couple of the episodes while it was on tv but not all of them. I think he'll really like the DVD set.

I added this too. DH did watch it this summer, but I think he'll like to have the DVDs.

I was getting annoyed with the Fedex people kept coming down - like we are really supposed to believe that the audience members sit with all that stuff at their chairs.

I wish someone would get me a box of those cupcakes :)

Janey

11-21-2007, 08:08 AM

I was getting annoyed with the Fedex people kept coming down - like we are really supposed to believe that the audience members sit with all that stuff at their chairs.
Yeah, those KitchenAids are heavy and how in the world would they know everybody's shoe size for the UGG boots?? Wouldn't they just get everybody's name/address/shoe size and send them the stuff later? It would be much more efficient!

I said yesterday all I wanted was the face scrubber... I forgot I also wanted the Green Cleaning basket. B and I have been talking about making the switch to green products; that basket would make it a lot easier.

Adaya

11-21-2007, 05:08 PM

I just watched the Favorite Things show. How funny she had the Ciao Bello Blood Orage sorbet in the freezer. I have 2 in my freezer that I got a few days ago for the holiday. Love that stuff!

eta: Oh yeah, I want that box of Earth-friendly products. I'm gonna check into that.

msnicolea

11-21-2007, 05:36 PM

I don't even know what to say about the Rachel Pally clothes. OMG.

And a kitchenaid mixer? I mean, I love mine, but it's not exactly a new or unusal product!

jeepgirl

11-21-2007, 07:15 PM

why is everyone being so critical of the show?

vjel

11-21-2007, 07:32 PM

why is everyone being so critical of the show?

I think maybe b/c her Favorite Things shows before had some pretty FABULOUS things, more expensive, sometimes more high end even. This show had more stuff that we may already have or could get ourselves, more "normal" affordable stuff. If that makes sense.

Phen

11-22-2007, 01:58 AM

Wouldn't they just get everybody's name/address/shoe size and send them the stuff later?

That is what they do do for most of the stuff. My DH's aunt was in the audience for the Favorite Things ep the year of Katrina; she brought home some stuff (perfume, watch, face cream) but mostly they gave her gift cards (for the Blackberry service, for example) or sent sized stuff later on (for Uggs, Burberry coats, etc.). She said she finished the Dale & Thomas popcorn before leaving Chicago, though. ;)

~ phen

j*east

11-22-2007, 04:42 AM

why is everyone being so critical of the show?

I guess I'm just tired of Oprah. She's given away a lot of money and done some great things, but I'm just not that into her show these days... the favorite things show is a good one to watch and critique, though! :)

I like the favorite things better when she gives to people who really need the attention for whatever reason--in the past, she did Katrina survivors and had a whole audience of teachers. It bugged me that this year she rewarded the town with the highest ratings--when I saw she was going to one small town, I thought there'd be a deeper reason.

The mixer cracked me up too. Don't even tell me she's used one!

miaclear

11-22-2007, 07:01 AM

For me it's because I was hoping to get some great ideas of things I hadn't thought/known about. Believe me....I've known about Target Gift Cards probably longer than Oprah ;)

Phen

11-22-2007, 07:42 AM

It wasn't Katrina survivors; it was Katrina relief volunteers (although some were both, I think).

~ phen

Adaya

11-22-2007, 08:03 AM

I never thought the Favorite Things show was about new things. I think the Target card is a bit lame. But if I were in the audience and received any of those gifts, I'd be way psyched, especially the way I'm now coveting a Kitchenaid mixer these days. And who couldn't do a little extra shopping at Target? Ummm, me! So new or not, I'll take it without any complaints.

I think the show had a nice mix of some fresh ideas (the soap from Portugal, the green box) and some pretty cool ideas that may not be as new or fresh, but useful.

ysolde

12-03-2007, 09:44 AM

alliekat75

12-03-2007, 09:50 AM

OK, so I was watching Friday's show over the weekend, and Amy Grant and her husband were on. Oprah said something about how there was gossip surrounding their romance. Anyone know the details? I always thought Amy Grant was such a goodie two shoes!

I vaguely remember the drama when it happened. I think it was because both Amy and Vince were married when they met. I guess they separated from their respective spouses and got together.

The show seemed much for Amy-focused than Vince. I would've rather heard more from him.

ysolde

12-03-2007, 11:22 AM

I vaguely remember the drama when it happened. I think it was because both Amy and Vince were married when they met. I guess they separated from their respective spouses and got together.

The show seemed much for Amy-focused than Vince. I would've rather heard more from him.

He seems like a really sweet man. And I am not sure what the gossip was about, did they have an affair? She sort of hinted at that, now that I think about it.

Sage

12-03-2007, 12:02 PM

jeepgirl

12-04-2007, 07:54 AM

I missed the show. Hmmm... I wondered about the Amy & Vince thing, but I never knew any details.

shaqangel

01-17-2008, 12:35 PM

anyone ever been to a show taping?

I just got tickets to a taping on Jan 29!!! I'm still in shock.

Southlooper

01-17-2008, 12:47 PM

anyone ever been to a show taping?

I just got tickets to a taping on Jan 29!!! I'm still in shock.

I have. It was on a Dr. Phil Tuesday. Wasn't too exciting, but I did get on TV (I got so many calls and e-mail that day asking if I was on the show.)

njdiva

01-17-2008, 02:23 PM

anyone ever been to a show taping?

I just got tickets to a taping on Jan 29!!! I'm still in shock.

OMG - did you just call the reservation hotline number?? Or the last minute reservations? (as you can see ... I have researched getting tickets before)

shaqangel

01-17-2008, 02:53 PM

i did the last minute email reservations - never expecting to hear back but lo and behold!!!

nylons73

01-18-2008, 07:34 AM

From what I can remember, Amy and Vince were "friends" while she was still married to her first husband. After she got divorced, she ended up marrying Vince just a year or so later, so it's likely that they were more than friends during the time she was married (but I think they've both adamantly denied that there was an affair). She was a Christian music star at the time, so there was a big backlash from that audience when it all went down.

At least I think that's what happened, although I'm fuzzy on the details.

I was more curious about the fact that the lead singer of Rascal Flatts and Jamie Foxx were roomates at one time! Talk about random.

Amy was a "Christian" pop star and they were both married at the time they became "friends." They both left their respective spouses (out of the blue) to marry each other. Especially awkward because Vince had just won some sort of award where he had profusely thanked his wife, etc. Next thing the wife knew...he was 'more than friends' with Amy. They both got a lot of backlash for the way the whole thing went down.

Not surprisingly, the pods Grant and Gill used to occupy were not nearly so happy. Janis Gill, 44, Vince's wife of 17 years and mother of his daughter Jenny, 17, initially tolerated the close friendship he struck up with Grant, known for her Christian-themed paeans to eternal love, after she performed at his 1993 Christmas concert. Janis's forbearance vanished the next year after she found hand-written notes from Grant in her husband's golf bag. Her sister Kristine Arnold recalls coming home and finding a sobbing Janis parked in her driveway on the night of the discovery. "She was holding a crumpled note," says Arnold. "It said, 'I love you, Amy.' That was the beginning of the end." After unsuccessfully begging Gill to cut his ties with Grant, Janis finally divorced him citing "irreconcilable differences"in 1997, reaping a hefty settlement valued from $9 to $20 million, depending on her ex-husband's royalty earnings. 1 | 2 Gill and Grant maintain that Janis's suspicions were unwarranted and that their relationship remained platonic until their divorces were completed. During Gill's divorce proceedings, Vince and Amy were even prepared to sign sworn affidavits stating that they hadn't had sex together. But claims of chastity don't wash with Arnold. "Janis tried desperately to keep that marriage together," says Arnold, 43, who runs a Nashville boutique with Janis. "She did not leave her husband. He left her. She loved Vince deeply, and the whole experience has been horrifying. Just because people are not having a physical relationship doesn't mean they aren't having an affair."

Entire article can be found here: http://amygrant.offramp.org/info/articles/sep/43.html

miaclear

01-23-2008, 03:35 PM

Did anyone see her manhandle the Ruby Slippers? The director of the Smithsonian said he didn't even like to touch them but he picked them up ever delicately to show the felt bottoms and Oprah asked if she could touch 'em just to say she had. He said ok. She just grabbed 'em by the heel and simulated rubbing them together. yikes.

Sandie78

01-23-2008, 03:51 PM

Yeah, I noticed that too. She would not take no for an answer.

ginastorm

01-23-2008, 03:56 PM

I remember seeing the ruby slippers at the Smithsonian about 4 years ago & I was in complete awe. I can't imagine actually being able to touch them!

miaclear

01-23-2008, 04:36 PM

Yeah, I noticed that too. She would not take no for an answer.

Dare someone say NO to Oprah! Hell will freeze over first.

sdianems

01-31-2008, 01:07 PM

Dare someone say NO to Oprah! Hell will freeze over first.

Snort! Yup...or even hope against hope that she actually hears the word. Wish I had seen that one :p

thechick79

02-02-2008, 09:22 AM

i did the last minute email reservations - never expecting to hear back but lo and behold!!!

So how did the show go? :D

miaclear

02-06-2008, 01:51 PM

Did anyone see yesterdays show with Dr Oz and the Anti Aging Checklist. I'm motivated! I don't often think Oprah's show is something to write home about but I'll be sending this checklist to my mom. So simple. I love the sex 2-3 times a week recommendation....it will add 3 years to your life!

Here's a link to the actual checklist
http://www.oprah.com/download/pdfs/health/oz/oz_antiaging_checklist.pdf

j*east

02-15-2008, 02:20 PM

Is anyone watching Carson Kressley (?) on Oprah today? They're showing parts of his "look good naked" show and I'm actually really impressed. He seems so earnest about helping women to feel better about their bodies, and is trying some interesting strategies.

ausi2b

02-19-2008, 10:39 AM

I watched it and was somewhat impressed. Although if he ever put a picture of me naked on a building in Chicago, I'd be PISSED! But I love that he's focusing on self-perception of their image as being the issue, not everyone else's perception!

jeepgirl

02-19-2008, 10:44 AM

I saw it. I thought it was excellent and watched my first epi of it last week after it was featured on O.

sem426

05-02-2008, 09:58 AM

Does anyone know if they show episodes on line anywhere? I missed the Sex and the City cast yesterday and would love to watch online if possible.

Adaya

05-06-2008, 03:27 PM

Did anyone catch today's show with Barbara Walters? Her interview was pretty interesting. I thought it was quite funny when she got a bit offended at Oprah using the term mistress to describe her role in the relationship with a married senator 30 years ago. She seemed a bit offfended.

I found that interesting b/c when she talked about it on The View, she didn't even want to call it an "affair". I mean damn, you had a long-term relationship with a married man. What the heck should it be called? Some people really tickle me with how they want to redefine their bad choice and bad behavior with new terms.

Trying to put a wig and lipstick on a pig isn't gonna make it smell any better. It's still a pig and it still stinks.

vjel

05-06-2008, 04:26 PM

ITA Adaya. Would she have preferred Ho? Home wrecker? ;)

Overall, I liked/enjoyed the interview though.

Adaya

05-06-2008, 06:20 PM

ITA Adaya. Would she have preferred Ho? Home wrecker? ;)

LMAO!! I didn't want to say that, but I sure was thinking it. :D

shaqangel

05-07-2008, 06:37 AM

Trying to put a wig and lipstick on a pig isn't gonna make it smell any better. It's still a pig and it still stinks.

LOL!!!! i enjoyed the interview - she definitely has had an interesting life.

katmg

05-07-2008, 08:02 AM

I think Babs doesn't want to think of herself in that light. She's so conceited it drives me nuts. I loved how Oprah asked her, "What would you like me to call a woman having an affair with a married man?" To me, it seemed like she just wanted to focus on the fact that she had an interracial relationship and not worry so much about how he was married and all. :rolleyes:

Adaya

05-07-2008, 02:53 PM

To me, it seemed like she just wanted to focus on the fact that she had an interracial relationship and not worry so much about how he was married and all. :rolleyes:

I agree. I'm not a big fan of BW, but she's really on my poopy list now.

sandisays

05-07-2008, 03:03 PM

She must really be hard up for publicity. Isn't she on the view anymore? I think she will regret this publicity. It does not make her look like a liberated women as much as a women of low morals.

Adaya

05-07-2008, 03:08 PM

She must really be hard up for publicity. Isn't she on the view anymore? I think she will regret this publicity. It does not make her look like a liberated women as much as a women of low morals.

She's still on The View. She was on this morning talking about the book and Charlie Gibson was there to talk about his interview with her sometime this week.

I do think she will regret at least sharing the affair part of her life. You can tell she's uncomfortable with the questions asked of her. For example, Whoopi asked her about it today and BW got all up in arms, in a polite way of course, and brushed it off as no big deal like she did on Oprah.

katmg

05-07-2008, 05:55 PM

taffers

05-07-2008, 07:45 PM

I really think she thought people would focus on the interracial part instead of the home wrecker part. (I'm not really sure what to make of that - gasp! Babs dated a black man - now I think she's cool and hip!) I think she just doesn't believe that what she did is wrong b/c (as she said over and over again in the O interview) he didn't go home for holidays. :rolleyes: She's had three marriages and it's obvious from her comments on the View over the years that she doesn't really believe in marriage as a life long commitment.

Basically, she sux. :cool:

I agree. Not that I was ever a big fan of hers, but I was pretty disgusted by her attitude regarding the affair. She just kept saying how the man never went home...uh, so because he was a terrible husband, that justifies you being a home wrecking slut? Ok. I would have felt much more respect for her if she would have said, "I made a mistake, and I would never do it again" or something like that. Of course, I'm sure she doesn't think it's a mistake, and she WOULD do it again! :rolleyes:

njdiva

05-08-2008, 08:41 PM