Rosie...what the hell?

Greyson · 02-16-2012, 07:51 AM

I try to watch the OWN as much as possible. I want to support Oprah and all the great work she does. I have also tuned into the new show Rosie has on OWN. I have noticed this week, Rosie's show has not been aired this week. I wonder if it is related to this or just poor ratings.

I regret that neither of these two women were able to have a conversation that would have been an honest conversation and a learning morment for them and many others.

deedarino · 02-16-2012, 08:00 AM

"those kind of people"???

Disgust. She should know better.

macele · 02-16-2012, 08:39 AM

they didn't choose their words wisely. and since they didn't take the time to do that, ... this conversation should have been a private one. an open minded person (some pretend to be) would never say things like this, ... unless they just get careless. this is careless.

rosie likes drama. i definitely think of her as someone who often doesn't choose her words wisely. on purpose? that's the ticket.

you know, we aren't perfect. but being considerate of anothers feelings, ... these two have been around for a long time not to know this was a stupid conversation. grabbing at anything for ratings, i suppose. sad.

Hollylane · 02-16-2012, 08:52 AM

These two receive a big 0 in my book now. Absolutely appalling. That was an excellent way to piss me off with my first cup of joe.

genghisfawn · 02-16-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Hollylane

These two receive a big 0 in my book now. Absolutely appalling. That was an excellent way to piss me off with my first cup of joe.

Yes... first cup of Joe and I'm already appalled.

I have a special needs brother and I've worked with special needs people as a caregiver. For Rosie to admit that she has mild anxiety around little people is, to me, actually not that big of a deal. If, by off-chance, she's not especially familiar with, say, how she would accommodate a little person in her home or on her show, that would cause some anxiety as she may be unwilling to cause anyone more distress than she absolutely must. Of course, this goes out the window as the conversation goes on, but somehow I think Chelsea Handler led the discussion there and it didn't necessarily have to be said or engaged.

I sometimes wish more people would be honest about their anxiety in dealing with what may offend, what to expect, how to accommodate someone, etc. rather than just shout at deaf people or treat everyone in a wheelchair like they have an untestable IQ.

The way the conversation turned, though... I could not believe how they completely infantilized and degraded little people like that. To me that was beyond drama - it seemed like casual cruelty for the sake of viewer reaction, and it sure got a reaction out of me. I'll always respect someone's right to an opinion, but that doesn't mean I'll have respect for them for their opinions.

Hollylane · 02-16-2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by genghisfawn

Yes... first cup of Joe and I'm already appalled.

I have a special needs brother and I've worked with special needs people as a caregiver. For Rosie to admit that she has mild anxiety around little people is, to me, actually not that big of a deal. I sometimes wish more people would be honest about their anxiety in dealing with what may offend, what to expect, how to accommodate someone, etc. rather than just shout at deaf people or treat everyone in a wheelchair like they have an untestable IQ.

The way the conversation turned, though... I could not believe how they completely infantilized and degraded little people like that. To me that was beyond drama - it seemed like casual cruelty for the sake of viewer reaction, and it sure got a reaction out of me. I'll always respect someone's right to an opinion, but that doesn't mean I'll have respect for them for their opinions.

Very well said, I agree completely. I also think your coffee has more kick than mine.

Scuba · 02-16-2012, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by genghisfawn

Yes... first cup of Joe and I'm already appalled.

DITTO

Prudence · 02-16-2012, 09:36 AM

Once again.. open mouth, insert foot.

Apocalipstic · 02-16-2012, 09:49 AM

Wow.
Was this actually on TV?

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