Friday, November 21, 2008
Is Anybody Else Boycotting Oprah?
This is a tad off-topic but it's almost the weekend and I'm feeling silly.
First and foremost, I have been a big Oprah fan for a while. I drove myself and my 18 month old daughter from Atlanta to Chicago in February 2007 to see her show being taped. I also used to record it every day. As a stay-at home mom, she covered a lot of issues that are important to me. I always knew she was a liberal but she didn't mention it much so I ignored it.
I am ignoring it no longer. First, she endorses Barack. I overlooked it. Then, she refuses to have Palin on her show, which is supposed to be about empowering women. I overlooked it. She refers to him as "the one" repeatedly in a speech. I ignored it. She gets so hysterical over seeing him at the Democratic National Convention that she cries off her fake eyelashes. I ignored it. Then, she gloats like crazy over Obama's win the day after. I boycotted her for a few days, but then tuned in to watch a few days later when Jennifer Aniston was on. Well guess what, she was still talking about it then. I got disgusted and canceled the series recording for good on my DVR. No more Oprah.
Someone needs to tell Queen Oprah that not everyone is giddy about Barack Obama. In fact, I'd say at least 57 million Americans aren't excited about him. I'd say a large portion of Oprah's audience consists of stay-at-home moms. Guess what Oprah, I know many stay-at-home moms, have discussed the election with many stay-at-home moms and none of them were Barack supporters.
I can't speak for anyone but myself but she has finally crossed the line with me. No more watching you fawn over your celebrity friends, no more hearing you espouse your socialistic principles, and no more rushing out to grab the latest bestseller that you recommend. Sorry lady, you've had your last chance with this former viewer.
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