topic Re: Dan Hughes degree in college in Q Talk

Dan Hughes degree in college

Reever — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 03:40:25 GMT

Dan mentioned he has a degree in archeology today. Amazing that this man is so well rounded. He truly is an interesting character. Many people believe all the hosts are pompous and arrogant and out of touch with regular people but Dan seems like a great guy. Not a drop of arrogance about him. Hope he stays with QVC another decade.

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Sooner — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 04:00:07 GMT

@Reever wrote:
Dan mentioned he has a degree in archeology today. Amazing that this man is so well rounded. He truly is an interesting character. Many people believe all the hosts are pompous and arrogant and out of touch with regular people but Dan seems like a great guy. Not a drop of arrogance about him. Hope he stays with QVC another decade.

Who thinks the hosts aren't regular people--whatever that means?

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Kachina624 — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 04:22:02 GMT

On the rare occasion that I watch a few minutes of Dan, he drives me nuts. Every guest is his good, old friend from years ago. I find him to be very insincere and don't trust anything he says.

As for the archeology, you've got to major in something. There are millions of people who majored in something and never used it.

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Desertdi — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 05:18:34 GMT

I know someone who majored in medieval artifacts.........can't get a job, either. Babysits for a living..................

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Krimpette — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 14:59:14 GMT

He's OK, but I don't think he's nearly as funny as he often thinks he is with his quips. But beyond that, at least he's not a channel-turner for me. Can't say that about some of the other hosts, sadly.

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Perkup — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 13:28:29 GMT

We're all entitled to our opinions. My opinion is that Dan is one of the most believable, sincere people in the QVC lineup. I enjoy all his presenttions and often purchase from him. Unlike the gals who pose and stare at themselves in the monitors, he addresses the products, and it's pretty clear that he has established some firm relationships with many of the vendors. Glad he's there to soften the constant flow of female egos. Thanks Dan for being you.

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Janey2 — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 13:58:41 GMT

Dan always looks as if he does’t know where he is and how did he get here.

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Lipstickdiva — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 14:34:01 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@Reever wrote:
Dan mentioned he has a degree in archeology today. Amazing that this man is so well rounded. He truly is an interesting character. Many people believe all the hosts are pompous and arrogant and out of touch with regular people but Dan seems like a great guy. Not a drop of arrogance about him. Hope he stays with QVC another decade.
Who thinks the hosts aren't regular people--whatever that means?

@Sooner, I think the OP.

Re: Dan Hughes degree in college

Spurt — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 14:57:10 GMT

I dont mind dan as a host at all....at least his presentations are on the product instead of what other host do and use their on air time as their own personal talk show and spend very little time talking about the product and instead talk about themselves .................

Dan has worked at QVC for quite awhile so I bet he's known some of the vendors for a long long time and perhaps friendships might have been formed over the years.......whats wrong with that.....

Besides he loves animals and thats a plus in my book....

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zitawins — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 15:43:08 GMT

I have always been a great proponent of seeking education in what you love. Just because it's trendy, or practical, sometimes students are steered into careers they hate. The world has enough lawyers and accountants! I am delighted to hear Dan's degree is in archeology. It probably feeds a passion he has for history and enriches his life.

My son's degree is in Philosophy -- big call for philosophers, right? It fit his intelligence and now he uses all he learned in IT. He is logical, open to new ideas, and able to relate to all kinds of thought processes.

My degree is in English, and I've been in corporate communications, writing and editing, and teaching at the college level. I've never regretted a minute of it!

(Does anyone remember The Graduate? "Plastics, plastics. That's the way to go.")

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suzyQ3 — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 15:58:24 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
On the rare occasion that I watch a few minutes of Dan, he drives me nuts. Every guest is his good, old friend from years ago. I find him to be very insincere and don't trust anything he says.

As for the archeology, you've got to major in something. There are millions of people who majored in something and never used it.

@Kachina624, I find his constant faux male self-deprecation to be like nails on a chalkboard. I don't watch often, but every single time I happen to catch him hosting, he performs that schtick.

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Fiero Woman — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 16:04:30 GMT

I enjoy Dan Hughes and enjoy watching him. I have been doing so for over 20 years. Very entertaining and informative. Enough said.

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corita — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 16:16:33 GMT

I also enjoy Dan's presentations! He is so down to earth and seems to be such a nice man. Yes, his jokes are almost funny, but he does know his products.

He has been on QVC for along time and I am sure that he is good friends with most of the vendors!!! I much prefer him to some of the female vendors!!

Re: Dan Hughes degree in college

jlkz — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 16:27:35 GMT

@zitawins

ITA: the major forces you to immerse yourself deeply into a subject area. The discipline and application / interpretation help develop your strengths which can then be used in every area you choose to become involved.

I majored in French literature and went on to a Master's degree while working in corporate management for a major communication / technology corporation. They underwrote the majority of the advanced degree.

Never did I use the foreign language per se; however, the ability to write clearly and the ability to make presentations in my native language were enhanced by my major.

I also taught leadership and communication skills at the college level.

Today, I wonder what I would major in given all the diverse areas of possible expertise !

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DJs mom — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 16:37:00 GMT

@suzyQ3 wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
On the rare occasion that I watch a few minutes of Dan, he drives me nuts. Every guest is his good, old friend from years ago. I find him to be very insincere and don't trust anything he says.

As for the archeology, you've got to major in something. There are millions of people who majored in something and never used it.
@Kachina624, I find his constant faux male self-deprecation to be like nails on a chalkboard. I don't watch often, but every single time I happen to catch him hosting, he performs that schtick.

@suzyQ3 he makes it seem like all men are idiots and cannot do anything without women. This is certainly not the case with the men in my life. They can and do function well on their own.

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ROMARY — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 16:48:49 GMT

Dan seems very down to earth. Actually, he is a farmer and cares for many farm animals. I recall the time he and his wife took a newly orphaned goat or lamb on their road trip with them. They didn't want to leave it behind.

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suzyQ3 — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 16:50:13 GMT

@DJs mom wrote:
@suzyQ3 wrote:
@Kachina624 wrote:
On the rare occasion that I watch a few minutes of Dan, he drives me nuts. Every guest is his good, old friend from years ago. I find him to be very insincere and don't trust anything he says.

As for the archeology, you've got to major in something. There are millions of people who majored in something and never used it.
@Kachina624, I find his constant faux male self-deprecation to be like nails on a chalkboard. I don't watch often, but every single time I happen to catch him hosting, he performs that schtick.
@suzyQ3 he makes it seem like all men are idiots and cannot do anything without women. This is certainly not the case with the men in my life. They can and do function well on their own.

@DJs mom, it's bogus. If he really thought that men were idiots and women were the better sex, he would never do this little act.

I see it as his trying to appeal to women. That's the reason I call it faux deprecation. I may find it funny one time, but he overdoes the stupid caveman stereotype to such a degree that I get the impression he thinks just the opposite.

In other words, he's damning women with faint praise.

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insomniac2 — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 16:50:27 GMT

In watching QVC for decades, I have always enjoyed Dan Hughes' presentations. Some of you are way too picky.

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ROMARY — Mon, 18 Dec 2017 17:17:27 GMT

I believe he used to be a stand-up comic/comedian. What he sometimes says is meant to be a bit of humor. It's the nature of the comedic profession, imo.

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corita — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 00:08:19 GMT

@corita wrote:
I also enjoy Dan's presentations! He is so down to earth and seems to be such a nice man. Yes, his jokes are almost funny, but he does know his products.
He has been on QVC for along time and I am sure that he is good friends with most of the vendors!!! I much prefer him to some of the female vendors!!
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I much prefer him to some of the female vendors and female hosts!!!