topic Re: Gasping Presentations in Q Talk

Gasping Presentations

KYShopper — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 02:08:42 GMT

Why???? Why must a host GASP (a very exaggerated gasp at that) when an item is presented? Several hosts do this, but Jane Treacy is the worst. I have at times came to the TV from another room thinking something was wrong. This adds nothing to the presentation but does distract the viewers. Thanks.

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stevieb — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 11:30:16 GMT

Given the tedium they're now presenting repeatedly and most of the time, I guess they have to feign excitement and hope that we fall for it... Note to Q: We don't.

Gasp!

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Daysdee — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 22:21:51 GMT

Probably to gain our attention so that we buy, buy and buy more. I gasp too when I see their prices now!

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cah — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 23:18:01 GMT

Actually, the shipping makes me gasp!!

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Bird — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 17:16:46 GMT

I think they have to take the Breathy Gasp Class once a year.

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Dineen74 — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 21:02:17 GMT

I think some hosts just talk too much and too fast and lose their breath.

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happygolfcartrider — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 12:47:13 GMT

Amy does the "WOW" thing over and over on all cosmetics, like she is seeing the product for the first time. Not only is it a "WOW" but it is a very breathy "WOW"

Do all of the show host's think we don't notice this?

I have said many times that all of the host's should sit down and watch their presentations, maybe some of this annoying stuff would stop if they saw themselves. They also need to watch other host's to see what dumb things they say and do.

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circles — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 17:08:50 GMT

On 4/27/2014 KYShopper said:
Why???? Why must a host GASP (a very exaggerated gasp at that) when an item is presented? Several hosts do this, but Jane Treacy is the worst. I have at times came to the TV from another room thinking something was wrong. This adds nothing to the presentation but does distract the viewers. Thanks.

actually it does "add something"....it brings you to the T.V. to see what the gasping is all about....that's all the Q. needs....is your attention...then they hope you will make a purchase..may not make you buy....but I bet it does many of their other viewers....

not being critical of your post...just giving you my "spin" on why they have the Host gasp over something I am sure they have seen and sold dozens of times....

I find the gasps so phony....

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Fashionista17 — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 18:18:46 GMT

How about when Leah has to say "WOW....." especially when she's doing a beauty show? She continuously does this when they show a before & after shot, doesn't matter what line she is presenting. The vendor will start to give those stupid clinicals, as in "after 4 weeks, 85% of people saw decreased fine lines...." and Leah will start with the WOW. Don't even get me started on Mary Beth (who I do like) but with those breathy wows even when selling a vacuum. These people need to audition for Broadway.

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happygolfcartrider — Thu, 01 May 2014 03:10:27 GMT

On 4/30/2014 fashionista17 said:
How about when Leah has to say "WOW....." especially when she's doing a beauty show? She continuously does this when they show a before & after shot, doesn't matter what line she is presenting. The vendor will start to give those stupid clinicals, as in "after 4 weeks, 85% of people saw decreased fine lines...." and Leah will start with the WOW. Don't even get me started on Mary Beth (who I do like) but with those breathy wows even when selling a vacuum. These people need to audition for Broadway.

Amy Morrison on HSN is the worst....She was on tonight with the most hideous maxi dresses I have ever seen and her gaspy, breathless WOW'S" were over the top.

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DoneTryin — Thu, 01 May 2014 20:56:35 GMT

Go over to HSN for some world-class gasping. The women also do that gasp/growl throat sound. Ugh

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Moonchilde — Fri, 02 May 2014 02:16:41 GMT

I second the ""nobody does it better"" (i.e. worse) than HSN ladies. Leah's wows make me want to throw things at the TV.

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happygolfcartrider — Fri, 02 May 2014 12:48:30 GMT

Amy was on again last night with Perlier and her throaty Oooooos over a bottle of shampoo were sickening.

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Ladybug724 — Sun, 04 May 2014 15:44:03 GMT

The hosts on Qvc never used to do this. I remember the hosts on other channels do this often and I would think to myself how glad I was that Qvc hosts did not do that because it is super annoying! It sounds phoney, and like the hosts don't know the product, and are seeing it for the first time. How about when Joy Mangano says "Oh my gosh, oh my gosh!!!" why is she saying that if she developed the product.

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Hibi — Tue, 06 May 2014 19:07:24 GMT

LOL. They have to feign enthusiasm for the product even though they are familiar with it.......

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wowee — Fri, 09 May 2014 18:31:41 GMT

Shannon from HSN is the ABSOLUTE WORST!!!!

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dex — Fri, 09 May 2014 22:07:43 GMT

I agree with cas.....and would like to end with an extremely breathy gasp fading to a sigh....

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Hibi — Mon, 12 May 2014 17:11:26 GMT

On 5/9/2014 wowee said:
Shannon from HSN is the ABSOLUTE WORST!!!!

LOL. I agree there. Cant watch her sell anything.........

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LuvTheMountains — Mon, 12 May 2014 17:21:30 GMT

On 5/1/2014 BonnieBelle said:
On 4/29/2014 The Bird said:
I think they have to take the Breathy Gasp Class once a year.

And Mary Beth can teach the class. She's queen of the breathy ""yeah"" while looking at a mop.

LOLOLOL! Its true!

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Hibi — Mon, 12 May 2014 21:44:30 GMT

(GASP!) Now here's the thing..........