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Total Gym presentations

NYwoman — Sat, 21 May 2022 19:06:21 GMT

Today, Kerstin did an "encore" presentation of the "Big Deal" priced Total Gym. Not only did Rosalie Brown do a presentation/ demonstration of the Total Gym remotely, but Kerstin demonstrated it in the studio. She exercized on it and adjusted it, demonstrating the use of it. It was a very good 15 minute presentation.

Yesterday, Monifa had the premiere show of this Big Deal, again with Rosalie Brown, for an entire hour. Yet Monifa never touched an assembled Total Gym, let alone got on / used / demonstrated one. For ONE HOUR she stood behind pieces of the equipment and spoke. I have NEVER seen a presentation of exercize equipment where the host did not use it, even briefly.

Her next show was for a computer for one hour. She sat on her couch for the entire hour BEHIND the open laptop. The HP person did his demonstrations but she never faced it to even change a screen!

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proudlyfromNJ — Sat, 21 May 2022 19:22:56 GMT

@NYwoman Terrible! Why didn't she use the machine? She really should have.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 21 May 2022 19:21:53 GMT

@NYwoman I've heard other similar complaints. Why they retain this host is a mystery. Surely there is something she could actually demonstrate.

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proudlyfromNJ — Sat, 21 May 2022 19:24:26 GMT

@NYwoman Actually I'd rather they get rid of the hosts and just have Vendors demonstrate and sell.

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Qvcmeow — Sat, 21 May 2022 19:54:00 GMT

Was Monifa's show on Q2? Host are not allowed to do anything when on Q2. ITKWD was on Q2 a couple of weeks ago, and he just stood there most of the time.

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Othereeeen — Sat, 21 May 2022 19:58:07 GMT

@Qvcmeow

I think you are correct about QVC2.....

In the Kitchen With Mary is a good example....doesn't she spend her time behind a counter or desk for most of the show?

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MrSour — Sat, 21 May 2022 20:09:42 GMT

@NYwoman wrote:
Today, Kerstin did an "encore" presentation of the "Big Deal" priced Total Gym. Not only did Rosalie Brown do a presentation/ demonstration of the Total Gym remotely, but Kerstin demonstrated it in the studio. She exercized on it and adjusted it, demonstrating the use of it. It was a very good 15 minute presentation.

Yesterday, Monifa had the premiere show of this Big Deal, again with Rosalie Brown, for an entire hour. Yet Monifa never touched an assembled Total Gym, let alone got on / used / demonstrated one. For ONE HOUR she stood behind pieces of the equipment and spoke. I have NEVER seen a presentation of exercize equipment where the host did not use it, even briefly.

Her next show was for a computer for one hour. She sat on her couch for the entire hour BEHIND the open laptop. The HP person did his demonstrations but she never faced it to even change a screen!

Always watch Kerstin's exercise shows. She looks very cute in her exercise outfits.

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ellaphant — Sat, 21 May 2022 20:25:24 GMT

@NYwoman wrote:
Today, Kerstin did an "encore" presentation of the "Big Deal" priced Total Gym. Not only did Rosalie Brown do a presentation/ demonstration of the Total Gym remotely, but Kerstin demonstrated it in the studio. She exercized on it and adjusted it, demonstrating the use of it. It was a very good 15 minute presentation.

Yesterday, Monifa had the premiere show of this Big Deal, again with Rosalie Brown, for an entire hour. Yet Monifa never touched an assembled Total Gym, let alone got on / used / demonstrated one. For ONE HOUR she stood behind pieces of the equipment and spoke. I have NEVER seen a presentation of exercize equipment where the host did not use it, even briefly.

Her next show was for a computer for one hour. She sat on her couch for the entire hour BEHIND the open laptop. The HP person did his demonstrations but she never faced it to even change a screen!

Omg! Call the Q police!!

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Caaareful Shopper — Sat, 21 May 2022 20:47:12 GMT

@NYwoman

I'm not defending or justifying. But I do know that all presentations on QVC 2 are very different than those on the main channel, by all of the hosts on that channel.

As stated in another post, Mary's ITKWM shows have her sitting on a chair or at a counter merely talking with the vendor on Skype who demonstrates everything.

David had two QVC 2 shows yesterday. I saw his tech show with a Minolta camcorder. David only touched that item with just 1 minute left in an almost 9-minute presentation, and that was just to open the vuefinder because the vendor mentioned it.

Monifa is primarily on QVC 2 also. My guess is all of the hosts are all doing exactly what they are being told to do on that channel. QVC2 does not have a background crew like the main channel either. They are literally in a very small corner, made to look like a normal studio.

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NYwoman — Sat, 21 May 2022 22:04:31 GMT

I did not realize that the hosts were restricted on QVC2. That is ludicrous. They replay the main channel shows with the demonstrations on QVC2. This contrast makes the host look bad.

Since Monifa can only do as directed, this makes her look lazy to say the least.

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rms1954 — Sat, 21 May 2022 22:45:43 GMT

@ellaphant wrote:
@NYwoman wrote:
Today, Kerstin did an "encore" presentation of the "Big Deal" priced Total Gym. Not only did Rosalie Brown do a presentation/ demonstration of the Total Gym remotely, but Kerstin demonstrated it in the studio. She exercized on it and adjusted it, demonstrating the use of it. It was a very good 15 minute presentation.

Yesterday, Monifa had the premiere show of this Big Deal, again with Rosalie Brown, for an entire hour. Yet Monifa never touched an assembled Total Gym, let alone got on / used / demonstrated one. For ONE HOUR she stood behind pieces of the equipment and spoke. I have NEVER seen a presentation of exercize equipment where the host did not use it, even briefly.

Her next show was for a computer for one hour. She sat on her couch for the entire hour BEHIND the open laptop. The HP person did his demonstrations but she never faced it to even change a screen!
Omg! Call the Q police!!

Since you appear to be the forum police, maybe you can alert them.

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paixmcdao — Sun, 22 May 2022 00:02:51 GMT

@NYwoman wrote:
Today, Kerstin did an "encore" presentation of the "Big Deal" priced Total Gym. Not only did Rosalie Brown do a presentation/ demonstration of the Total Gym remotely, but Kerstin demonstrated it in the studio. She exercized on it and adjusted it, demonstrating the use of it. It was a very good 15 minute presentation.

Yesterday, Monifa had the premiere show of this Big Deal, again with Rosalie Brown, for an entire hour. Yet Monifa never touched an assembled Total Gym, let alone got on / used / demonstrated one. For ONE HOUR she stood behind pieces of the equipment and spoke. I have NEVER seen a presentation of exercize equipment where the host did not use it, even briefly.

Her next show was for a computer for one hour. She sat on her couch for the entire hour BEHIND the open laptop. The HP person did his demonstrations but she never faced it to even change a screen!

You posted the same complaint about the same host two weeks ago, and said that she was a turn off for you.

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qbetzforreal — Sun, 22 May 2022 13:58:52 GMT

@NYwoman wrote:
I did not realize that the hosts were restricted on QVC2. That is ludicrous. They replay the main channel shows with the demonstrations on QVC2. This contrast makes the host look bad.

Since Monifa can only do as directed, this makes her look lazy to say the least.

The sets at QVC2 must be the size of a closet because all of the hosts stand and let the vendors take the lead.

It's not that she can only do as directed, she's supposed to do as she is directed by her director and producer. It's her job.

It appears that you do not care for this host but continue to watch in order to find fault.

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Zernia Rose — Sun, 22 May 2022 04:43:35 GMT

@NYwoman So, the "lazy" tag applies only to Monifa and not David, Mary, etc.? Based on the responses about Q2, each host is limited in that way.

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Zernia Rose — Sun, 22 May 2022 06:17:31 GMT

Seems like an attempt to encourage termination. Hosts are criticized quite often; however, critiquing one for a specific action and not others for the same actions, is suspect. I won't label it for what it is but I am reading between the lines of the post.

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NYwoman — Sun, 22 May 2022 14:59:34 GMT

@qbetzforreal wrote:
@NYwoman wrote:
I did not realize that the hosts were restricted on QVC2. That is ludicrous. They replay the main channel shows with the demonstrations on QVC2. This contrast makes the host look bad.

Since Monifa can only do as directed, this makes her look lazy to say the least.

The sets at QVC2 must be the size of a closet because all of the hosts stand and let the vendors take the lead.

It's not that she can only do as directed, she's supposed to do as she is directed by her director and producer. It's her job.

It appears that you do not care for this host but continue to watch in order to find fault.

I tuned in to see the Total Gym and was curious as to whether Monifa would be more active in this presentation. I did not watch the entire show.

My criticisms of Monifa's presentations started because she professes her wellness / exercise credentials yet didn't use the equipment. I was hoping to see a new exercise guru at QVC, like Kerstin, Jen, and Rick. I also realize that she must follow the QVC director's guidelines. I really feel that QVC makes her look uninvolved in her presentations.

I have noticed this recently with Mary, too. Same criticisms. I am realizing more and more that it is a QVC fault that makes these hosts look uninvolved and passive. Why have them there at all? To be a backdrop / wallpaper for the product? Ridiculous!

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FishandSnail — Mon, 23 May 2022 00:03:11 GMT

Kerstin and Rick are the best hosts for any kind of fitness items. Amy Stran is also very good on the rare occasions she presents.

Before she was fired, Kristine Zell did a fitness hour and was outstanding. She really knew how to use the item and was clear and confident in her presentation. Unlike Kerstin, who loves to show off the way she looks, Kristine Zell was/is much more modest and it was shocking to see how good of shape she was in.

Whoever is selling the fitness item needs to look the part at least a little bit.

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big mone — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 15:58:23 GMT

Hello my name is Ramon and i wanted ask if it is possible i can leave a message for Rosalie Brown about the Total Gym.