topic Re: David's Distracted in Kitchen

David's Distracted

chessylady — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 23:23:09 GMT

First off, I like David. He is warm and funny. However, lately he seems rushed and distracted. He gets names wrong and doesn't seem to know what product is next . He's talking very fast and relying on set phrases. Do you think he has too many irons in the fire and it's showing?

Re: David's Distracted

sparklestar — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 23:32:52 GMT

All I can say is I enjoy David and I don't have a problem with anything you stated.

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denisemb — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 23:50:37 GMT

I've noticed it, too, Chessylady, whenever I've watched his show in the past few months. (Hey, I like kitchen shows!)

To NOT make this into a David bashing thread (I sure couldn't talk 4 hours straight, so I admire any of the hosts pulling it off regularly!), he just seems a little...burnt out?

I blame it on the repetition of products the hosts are presenting. I mean, how can you get excited about presenting Temp-Tations and Vitamix for the umpteenth time?

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Perkup — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 00:06:04 GMT

I rarely watch ITKWD. I did watch last Wednesday when there was a different host. The whole show seemed quite relaxed and informative. I really enjoyed it.

Today, DH wanted me to watch the kitchen show. We have between us a total of six weddings coming up between April 20th and the end of June. Two of the weddings are second marriages, and DH thought I might see something new that these couples didn't already have.

Truthfully, it was torture. David is speed speaking worse than I remember. I did notice that he seems "off". I guess distracted is a good word for it. Unlike sparklestar, I agree with what you said. Frankly, it made me nervous to watch him. I did notice that somewhere around the middle of the show he seemed to be covering up some indigestion. I wonder if he ate a bit too much. Maybe he just wasn't feeling well today. I haven't seen him for several months, so I noticed a definite weight gain. His chin has disappeared into a sea of chubby. I have no idea how many irons he has in the fire, so I can't speak to that.

I used to enjoy David before he was crowned kitchen king, "wrote" a cookbook, went on other television shows (I never saw them), etc. I have no idea what has brought about the changes in him, but I wish he could go back to the way he used to be. He's too ego driven for me now. I won't watch again, and unfortunately didn't find anything in today's show for wedding gifts.

Before you start calling me a liar, and screaming that I'm a David hater, don't waste your time. You've done all this before, and all you've done is amplify my feelings.

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Night Owl in NJ — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 00:11:48 GMT

Yes, I've noticed that too. He seems to be on auto pilot lately..

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Annabellethecat66 — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 00:19:02 GMT

I think everyone should be able to voice his or her opinion. People need to stop apologizing for some of the things they say.

There are two ways to say something. I didn't see where the OP said anything other than her opinion that she enjoyed other Hosts.

Another poster was just trying to understand why SHE felt David was "off" today (if he was, I don't know). Other people have voiced similar opinions, good and bad.

Re: David's Distracted

Kachina624 — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 00:20:26 GMT

I also don't watch him long or often but a couple weeks ago, I noticed a vendor would explain something about his product then David would turn around and ask a question that the vendor had just answered. He either hadn't heard the vendor or wasn't paying attention. If he ever reviews tapes of his shows, I'd think he'd be embarrassed.

Re: David's Distracted

gazelle77 — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 00:43:22 GMT

It is called BURNOUT

Re: David's Distracted

lovesrecess — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 00:52:47 GMT

David needs to switch to decaf and take up yoga or walking to help with stress....he seems very stressed-out for whatever reason but his health could be in at risk... he is not as young as he used to be...time to treat himself better!

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Marienkaefer2 — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 00:52:50 GMT

I was watching him a little today and to tell the truth, I was getting an upset stomach.

He was running around, talking fast, spinning around, doing the happy dance.

All the while eating bite after bite of meatloaf, banana cream pudding, lobster, Corky's ribs, mac and cheese, etc.

I'm sure there was a lot more and a lot after I watched.

I kept waiting for him to puke.

He should be careful or he might choke.

I do like David, but I think that maybe he should tone it down a little, just for his own good.

Re: David's Distracted

cairnlover — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 00:55:17 GMT

I noticed this too. Hope he is OK & just needs a break.

Re: David's Distracted

Daysdee — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 01:01:35 GMT

On 4/6/2014 Marienkaefer2 said:
I was watching him a little today and to tell the truth, I was getting an upset stomach.

He was running around, talking fast, spinning around, doing the happy dance.

All the while eating bite after bite of meatloaf, banana cream pudding, lobster, Corky's ribs, mac and cheese, etc.

I'm sure there was a lot more and a lot after I watched.

I kept waiting for him to puke.

He should be careful or he might choke.

I do like David, but I think that maybe he should tone it down a little, just for his own good.

Ditto. The combinations of food is awful. He talks way too fast, but I'm sure he is directed to do that since all the hosts do it. I've always liked him as a host, but I can't watch for too long now. I notice he is distracted/making errors also. Too many "happy dances" too.

Re: David's Distracted

gazelle77 — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 01:06:57 GMT

On 4/6/2014 Marienkaefer2 said:
I was watching him a little today and to tell the truth, I was getting an upset stomach.

He was running around, talking fast, spinning around, doing the happy dance.

All the while eating bite after bite of meatloaf, banana cream pudding, lobster, Corky's ribs, mac and cheese, etc.

I'm sure there was a lot more and a lot after I watched.

I kept waiting for him to puke.

He should be careful or he might choke.

I do like David, but I think that maybe he should tone it down a little, just for his own good.

Great post! LOL!

Re: David's Distracted

peggy9cats — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 01:15:24 GMT

I thought David had a new cook book coming out this year? However i have not heard anything about recently.

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house cat — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 01:17:57 GMT

I love watching ITKWD, probably because I rarely get to do it. I suppose the viewer can be burned out on it as well as the host.

I noticed that the show has become a bit of a three-ring circus, with the host cooking, discussing recipes, presenting products, accepting phone calls, asking trivia questions, dealing with social media and being whisked from set to set, outdoors and indoors. With so much to coordinate, David is probably being barked at through his headset more often than not. It has to be very hard to keep all those balls in the air at the same time. If anyone needs to calm down, it's the producers who are creating a circus.

Re: David's Distracted

IamDoodles — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 02:13:13 GMT

On 4/6/2014 gazelle77 said: It is called BURNOUT

I agree. He seems to be turning into a robot.

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Reever — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 02:23:16 GMT

On 4/6/2014 upsidedown said:
David needs to switch to decaf and take up yoga or walking to help with stress....he seems very stressed-out for whatever reason but his health could be in at risk... he is not as young as he used to be...time to treat himself better!

Im also concerned about David's health. There was a posting last month about people noticing a subtle friction between him and Bob Warden -- now this. I did not see the show today but I believe the rigors of his schedule may be catching up to him. He needs a good relaxing weekend at the beach. If it is stress related, perhaps David needs to stop and smell the roses. I also have a suspicion that the hosts are getting bored presenting the same products over and over.

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sue52 — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 02:25:13 GMT

It's plain to see he just isn't enjoying himself anymore like he used to.

Re: David's Distracted

Rachelle — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 02:26:35 GMT

On 4/6/2014 gazelle77 said:

On 4/6/2014 Marienkaefer2 said:

I was watching him a little today and to tell the truth, I was getting an upset stomach.

He was running around, talking fast, spinning around, doing the happy dance.

All the while eating bite after bite of meatloaf, banana cream pudding, lobster, Corky's ribs, mac and cheese, etc.

I'm sure there was a lot more and a lot after I watched.

I kept waiting for him to puke.

He should be careful or he might choke.

I do like David, but I think that maybe he should tone it down a little, just for his own good.

Great post! LOL!

Re: David's Distracted

Reever — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 02:34:33 GMT

On 4/6/2014 gazelle77 said: It is called BURNOUT

David is a true southern gentleman, the likes of which you just dont see very often these days, but if he is stressed he needs to speak up to management about it. Many corporations have programs in place to combat workplace fatigue. It also could be weather related: a brutal winter that is only now ending. David has proclaimed in the past he is not on speaking terms with mother nature. He obviously prefers warmer weather. It could be seasonal disorder.