Posts Tagged ‘Oprah Winfrey’

Beware of dogs
What can be said about animals on television that hasn’t been said during segments with Joan Embrey on “The Tonight Show” or David Letterman’s “stupid pet tricks?” Were you to ask Oprah, her answer would, no doubt, differ from mine. With Joan Embrey, you’d get the intelligence of a genuine animal expert, and [...]

“Mother Warriors”
The first time I saw Jenny McCarthy, I was not impressed. She wasn’t unattractive, but she was another dime-a-dozen ditzy blond. Her laugh was annoying, her personality was vapid, and I couldn’t justify Hollywood continually forcing her upon the public in sitcoms and magazine covers.
What can I say, except, motherhood suits Jenny McCarthy. She [...]

State-the-Obvious Theater
Think back, if you can, to high school. Did you have one of those teachers who treated you and your fellow students like you were five-years-old? Even if you didn’t, you know what I’m talking about. There are people who talk down to other people, and delight in doing it. They intentionally use small [...]

Let’s face facts, Oprah Winfrey is watched by millions. Many find her inspirational, as well as entertaining. People turn to her for advice on books worth reading, causes worth supporting, and politicians worth electing. So, why do I find her so irritating? If I’m honest with myself, I don’t trust people who amass legions of [...]