What's up with the Oprah hate?

xmaryrickx

It's something I see a lot of places and I don't understand it. So Oprah haters, why the hate?

KathrynMD

I haven't spent alot of time analysizing it, but basically, I think she drank the Kool-Aid about herself.  I haven't seen her do a show in years that wasn't mostly about herself, where her reaction/responses to something became the story, rather than trying to uncover or expose something else deeper. 

Her shows really use to be about something - now they are about free giveaways of cashmere robes and cars or the her talking about how great it is for her to give back.  I'm not even necessarily opposed to giving away cashmere robes either, but its not that life changing either.

idonthavethis

I don't "hate" her, she just gets on my nerves. There are some people who just get on my nerves..lol.

madladybride

I guess I am Oprah indifferent. I don't hate Oprah. She's ok and lately I think she has been over-hyped.

FieryIrishAngel

I don't have a reason to hate her, but I also don't see a reason to love her.  The last episode of Oprah that I watched was when she interviewed JK Rowling, and before that was probably when she had Elizabeth Gilbert on many years ago.  I don't think she's wonderful.  I think she's a great businesswoman, I congratulate her for her career and I think she's earned her success, but I'd rather watch the Ellen DeGeneres show than the Oprah show.

AKBrideinMD

I don't hate her, but I certainly don't love her as much as I did. I know she's done a ton of wonderful things and considering where she came from, her career is pretty amazing. But I also think she knows that, flaunts that, and rubs it in all of our faces. Plus her shows the last couple of years just haven't been as interesting.

blynn11

I think she is very self-centered on her show and turns everything around to be about her. Like someone mentioned before, her shows lost substance.

bmoremegan

KathrynMD:

I haven't spent alot of time analysizing it, but basically, I think she drank the Kool-Aid about herself.  I haven't seen her do a show in years that wasn't mostly about herself, where her reaction/responses to something became the story, rather than trying to uncover or expose something else deeper. 

Her shows really use to be about something - now they are about free giveaways of cashmere robes and cars or the her talking about how great it is for her to give back.  I'm not even necessarily opposed to giving away cashmere robes either, but its not that life changing either.

This is how I feel. Although, to be honest, I have never watched an episode of her show, ever. Never wanted to. So maybe I am being too judgey. But what I get from "the media" about her, when I happen to see something about her, makes me feel like she's a little too self-involved. Like she's doing charitable things but wants to make sure we all know it.

Basically though, I'm indifferent.

xmaryrickx

bmoremegan:

KathrynMD:

I haven't spent alot of time analysizing it, but basically, I think she drank the Kool-Aid about herself.  I haven't seen her do a show in years that wasn't mostly about herself, where her reaction/responses to something became the story, rather than trying to uncover or expose something else deeper. 

Her shows really use to be about something - now they are about free giveaways of cashmere robes and cars or the her talking about how great it is for her to give back.  I'm not even necessarily opposed to giving away cashmere robes either, but its not that life changing either.

This is how I feel. Although, to be honest, I have never watched an episode of her show, ever. Never wanted to. So maybe I am being too judgey. But what I get from "the media" about her, when I happen to see something about her, makes me feel like she's a little too self-involved. Like she's doing charitable things but wants to make sure we all know it.

Basically though, I'm indifferent.

I think the charitable things she does that she publicizes she does hoping people will get involved on their own level, be it with what he is doing or what interests them. As someone who has built a hugely successful brand around themselves I don't see how they couldn't be self-involved, similar to say Martha Stewart. I think she has done so much good in the world I just can't comprehend the I'll feelings towards her. I think she has a really beautiful soul, and regardless of her personal successes she seems to want to make the world a better place. How can that not out weigh the somewhat obnoxious giveaways or favorite things.

lsgarver

I think Oprah, the woman, is awesome.  I think her life trajectory and the empire she's made is amazing.  There are few female leaders in the business world and she's probably on top.

That said, I'm just not into Oprah the show or the magazine.  The things she talks about, the people she has on, the recurring stuff like Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz are either NMS or too hokey housewife for me.

I'll contrast that with Martha Stewart who I think is similar in empire-building, self-promoting and business leadership.  Yet, even thought she has legal and moral strikes against her (where Oprah does not) I love Martha's content.

Ragdolls

xmaryrickx:

I think the charitable things she does that she publicizes she does hoping people will get involved on their own level, be it with what he is doing or what interests them. As someone who has built a hugely successful brand around themselves I don't see how they couldn't be self-involved, similar to say Martha Stewart. I think she has done so much good in the world I just can't comprehend the I'll feelings towards her. I think she has a really beautiful soul, and regardless of her personal successes she seems to want to make the world a better place. How can that not out weigh the somewhat obnoxious giveaways or favorite things.

 

wawajeanne

lsgarver:

I think Oprah, the woman, is awesome.  I think her life trajectory and the empire she's made is amazing.  There are few female leaders in the business world and she's probably on top.

That said, I'm just not into Oprah the show or the magazine.  The things she talks about, the people she has on, the recurring stuff like Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz are either NMS or too hokey housewife for me.

I'll contrast that with Martha Stewart who I think is similar in empire-building, self-promoting and business leadership.  Yet, even thought she has legal and moral strikes against her (where Oprah does not) I love Martha's content.

I'll ditto this.  Oprah is amazing, I'm just not interested.  I'm certainly not one of the haters though.

side note: I still don't understand insider trading and why it's illegal.  Not that I don't think it should be...I just don't get it.

xmaryrickx

wawajeanne:

lsgarver:

I think Oprah, the woman, is awesome.  I think her life trajectory and the empire she's made is amazing.  There are few female leaders in the business world and she's probably on top.

That said, I'm just not into Oprah the show or the magazine.  The things she talks about, the people she has on, the recurring stuff like Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz are either NMS or too hokey housewife for me.

I'll contrast that with Martha Stewart who I think is similar in empire-building, self-promoting and business leadership.  Yet, even thought she has legal and moral strikes against her (where Oprah does not) I love Martha's content.

I'll ditto this.  Oprah is amazing, I'm just not interested.  I'm certainly not one of the haters though.

side note: I still don't understand insider trading and why it's illegal.  Not that I don't think it should be...I just don't get it.

I have felt this way all along too. Though I am not sure how it is proveable or enforceable I guess I sort of get why it's illegal. Poor Martha, had to go to camp cupcake and got raked over the coals for her Birkin bag.

Ragdolls

xmaryrickx:

wawajeanne:

lsgarver:

I think Oprah, the woman, is awesome.  I think her life trajectory and the empire she's made is amazing.  There are few female leaders in the business world and she's probably on top.

That said, I'm just not into Oprah the show or the magazine.  The things she talks about, the people she has on, the recurring stuff like Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz are either NMS or too hokey housewife for me.

I'll contrast that with Martha Stewart who I think is similar in empire-building, self-promoting and business leadership.  Yet, even thought she has legal and moral strikes against her (where Oprah does not) I love Martha's content.

I'll ditto this.  Oprah is amazing, I'm just not interested.  I'm certainly not one of the haters though.

side note: I still don't understand insider trading and why it's illegal.  Not that I don't think it should be...I just don't get it.

I have felt this way all along too. Though I am not sure how it is proveable or enforceable I guess I sort of get why it's illegal. Poor Martha, had to go to camp cupcake and got raked over the coals for her Birkin bag.

Lol.  Do public M&A for a few months and let me know if you feel like it'd be right to buy stock in the companies your clients are targeting.   For a public market to succeed, the general public needs to know that it's not competing against people with far more inside information. 

xmaryrickx

Ragdolls:

xmaryrickx:

wawajeanne:

lsgarver:

I think Oprah, the woman, is awesome.  I think her life trajectory and the empire she's made is amazing.  There are few female leaders in the business world and she's probably on top.

That said, I'm just not into Oprah the show or the magazine.  The things she talks about, the people she has on, the recurring stuff like Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz are either NMS or too hokey housewife for me.

I'll contrast that with Martha Stewart who I think is similar in empire-building, self-promoting and business leadership.  Yet, even thought she has legal and moral strikes against her (where Oprah does not) I love Martha's content.

I'll ditto this.  Oprah is amazing, I'm just not interested.  I'm certainly not one of the haters though.

side note: I still don't understand insider trading and why it's illegal.  Not that I don't think it should be...I just don't get it.

I have felt this way all along too. Though I am not sure how it is proveable or enforceable I guess I sort of get why it's illegal. Poor Martha, had to go to camp cupcake and got raked over the coals for her Birkin bag.

Lol.  Do public M&A for a few months and let me know if you feel like it'd be right to buy stock in the companies your clients are targeting.   For a public market to succeed, the general public needs to know that it's not competing against people with far more inside information. 

You are smart, so explain this to me like I am five. Please and thank you!