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Gourmet Holiday show

luvmybeetle — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 22:48:00 GMT

OK, I have tried to be kind and quiet. I really want to watch Rick and Mary. But everytime Rick presents something he chatters on and on and when he asks the vendor to explain their product he interupts them in the middle of the explaination. I am trying to be patient. I keep yelling out loud for him to shut up. He does this all the time and I will not mute or turn it off. I deserve the right to listen in peace. OK I've vented now.

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kaydee50 — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 22:48:51 GMT

I never liked him and never watch him.

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skatting44 — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 22:55:54 GMT

It was definitely, off to the Races ! I think Rick talked faster than Mary. I just had to laugh

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Caaareful Shopper — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 23:03:32 GMT

Actually I think there has been a mandate for all the hosts to do this, even more now than. ever.

I watched David in today's ITKWD and he was off the charts interrupting all of the guests. He was nearly manic with it. You could catch some of the guests nearly losing their place in what they were going to say because David constantly interrupted.

The hosts are apparently doing what they're being told to do -- taking absolute control of the selling.

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luvmybeetle — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 23:06:29 GMT

@Caaareful Shopper wrote:
Actually I think there has been a mandate for all the hosts to do this, even more now than. ever.

I watched David in today's ITKWD and he was off the charts interrupting all of the guests. He was nearly manic with it. You could catch some of the guests nearly losing their place in what they were going to say because David constantly interrupted.

The hosts are apparently doing what they're being told to do -- taking absolute control of the selling.

You know, that's a shame because it puts me off in buying. At least I can watch Kathy at 9:00pm on Q2 and make up for all the stupidity.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 23:09:31 GMT

Rick know more about every product and subject than anyone else.

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simplyfriends — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 23:14:25 GMT

@luvmybeetle I wonder if the producer is in their ear saying "take control, interrupt, sell, sell, sell". The pressure must be enormous.

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PA Mom-mom — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:05:08 GMT

@luvmybeetle Rick is definitely and acquired taste. I like him a lot - especially with Valerie. He is always very knowledgeable about his products. He asks great questions and gives good prompts. I come from a family of super hyper people, so I get him. That being said, there were a few minutes this afternoon when I thought he was having a stroke. At any rate, I prefer him to people who seem like they are just going through the motions.

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spiderw — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:05:29 GMT

I agree about Rick interrupting the vendors and also cutting off people who call in, so rude. He is a fast talker and when on to host, I rarely watch. The only time I watch him for any length of time is when he is on with Valerie. I enjoy her shows and she seems to handle his hosting.

I also agree about David lately. He constantly interrupts he vendors, today he was very annoying. If the producer is pushing this rude behavior he or she isn't helping sales . David used to allow the vendors to talk about the product but he has changed as a host.

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ellaphant — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:16:08 GMT

Always liked Rick. Never watched a whole food/ kitchen show. I saw a few minutes last week of Rachel pulling pork off the bone with bbq sauce all over her fingers and eating. Hurl! Had to flip the channel.

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rockygems123 — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:19:58 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
Rick know more about every product and subject than anyone else.
@Kachina624 I agree. He's a very bright guy and does his homework.

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PansyBoo — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:31:50 GMT

Recently someone here deemed him "Rick the Repeater" and I thought that was hilarious and spot on! My husband says he sounds like a used car salesman. Indeed.

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layla2450 — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:35:40 GMT

Rick is UNWATCHABLE. He talks TOO fast, is hyper, annoying and repetitive,

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luvmybeetle — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:49:25 GMT

@PA Mom-mom wrote:
@luvmybeetle Rick is definitely and acquired taste. I like him a lot - especially with Valerie. He is always very knowledgeable about his products. He asks great questions and gives good prompts. I come from a family of super hyper people, so I get him. That being said, there were a few minutes this afternoon when I thought he was having a stroke. At any rate, I prefer him to people who seem like they are just going through the motions.

I also come from a family like yours and they are also loud. Our family came from Europe and we always said that's what they were like. I think it's just at this time in my life I want to wind down. I used to be fast paced in my day but cannot put up with that now. But you are correct in your comment.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 01:32:05 GMT

@rockygems123 wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
Rick know more about every product and subject than anyone else.
@Kachina624 I agree. He's a very bright guy and does his homework.

@rockygems123. I meant that facetiously. I should have prefaced it by saying "he thinks he knows more".

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meallen616 — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:41:00 GMT

I watch Rick with Valerie, but, he makes me nervous, talks too fast, hyper....

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LindaSal — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:57:07 GMT

I don't mind Rick at all. Sometimes he can be over the top but he makes me laugh.

I find he is quite knowledgable about alot of products he presents. I like people with energy and funny personalities, it's so much better than boring.......

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frenchie — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 12:34:10 GMT

@LindaSal wrote:
I don't mind Rick at all. Sometimes he can be over the top but he makes me laugh.
I find he is quite knowledgable about alot of products he presents. I like people with energy and funny personalities, it's so much better than boring.......

I like him too but being hard of hearing, everything he says is jumbled together. I think it's funny that his head bounces all over the place as he speaks. Been noticing too his hair is all white. Anyone know his age? Near 60?

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rockygems123 — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:21:30 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@rockygems123 wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
Rick know more about every product and subject than anyone else.
@Kachina624 I agree. He's a very bright guy and does his homework.

@rockygems123. I meant that facetiously. I should have prefaced it by saying "he thinks he knows more".

@Kachina624Ahh haha! I'm one of the few that like that guy.

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LindaSal — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 17:28:35 GMT

@frenchie Looks like he will turn 60 in January 2024. I just googled it