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Have thought about Jane's comment before posting...

SunnyMc — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 14:54:20 GMT

Recently, I was watching Jane Treacy on air...she mentioned something about hosting Halloween parties every year and how one year...she invited her child's favorite teacher. She went on to explain how the teacher came dressed as a 'substitute teacher" wearing a Quacker Factory sweater with a sign pinned to the back reading "Kick Me." I usually brush-off comments like that. However, being a substitute teacher myself...I thought was that comment really necessary? I also thought "I am looking to be offended here?" I think more than anything...her tone was condescending. Many of my friends and I sub, because we enjoy it. We are certainly not subbing for the pay...we do not wear Quacker Factory...and certainly don't have signs posted to our backs. I think QVC hosts need realize they are not comedians, but sales people...and you never know who's watching. Being upbeat and light-hearted is one thing, but Jane has a tendency to elevate herself in a very unattractive manner. I will assume she did not mean the comment in a brash way. However, you just never know what potential customers are watching and how something can be perceived....and for QVC...it all comes down to numbers and sales.

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Marp2 — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 15:00:29 GMT

Since you are a first time poster perhaps you are unaware that the forums in general and Viewpoints in particular is not the best way to let a host know they offended you. Jane's FB page would enhance the chances she would see your comments.

https://www.facebook.com/JaneTreacyQVC

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KathyPet — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 15:03:24 GMT

The answer to your second question is "Yes". goes right along with the post last week by someone who was offended because a couple of hosts keep saying they wish they were tall. She is short and was insulted by their comments. people can always find something to be insulted about if they look,for it.

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croemer — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 15:15:43 GMT

On 10/14/2014 Marp2 said:
Since you are a first time poster perhaps you are unaware that the forums in general and Viewpoints in particular is not the best way to let a host know they offended you. Jane's FB page would enhance the chances she would see your comments.

https://www.facebook.com/JaneTreacyQVC

BAM!

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Krimpette — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 15:29:09 GMT

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CardinalGirl — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 15:35:22 GMT

Having been a substitute teacher, I am not really offended. However, that teacher might do well to remember that the only reason she gets to take off work is because of the dedicated and professional substitute teachers who stand in for her.

I might be more offended if I was the Quacker Factory company. Seems like they were dissing QF clothes.

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traveler — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 15:36:14 GMT

I worked as a sub also and hate the way we are disrespected. We are like tissues- you need us, need us to be strong and when you're done with us you want us to go away.

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lovescats — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 15:39:45 GMT

I agree with you're looking to be offended. I'm sure she just meant it as a joke. Plus if you watched Jane RT for any length of time then you know she tends to rattle on sometimes.

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inallsincerity — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 15:45:01 GMT

Perhaps you were "unnecessarily" offended, but I don't think it is anything less than rude for people to always reply that a poster is "looking to be offended".

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~moxie~ — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 15:45:40 GMT

On 10/14/2014 bluegrassbaby said:
On 10/14/2014 croemer said:
On 10/14/2014 Marp2 said:
Since you are a first time poster perhaps you are unaware that the forums in general and Viewpoints in particular is not the best way to let a host know they offended you. Jane's FB page would enhance the chances she would see your comments.

https://www.facebook.com/JaneTreacyQVC

BAM!

Oh please. Jane needs to think before she speaks

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Pqfan — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 15:48:28 GMT

I think posting how you feel on Jane""s FB is the way to go.

She will not see it here and if she did she would nor respond here.

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insomniac — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 16:03:43 GMT

Having taught for many years, I understand the plight of substitute teachers.

However, I think the "costume" described is clever and funny!

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irishmama5 — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 16:11:43 GMT

People can always find something to be offended about. I remember Jeanne Bice many many many times saying that she was a teacher and teachers LOVE her sweaters. I doubt if Jane meant anything mean by her story. I did not see the show

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traveler — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 16:13:03 GMT

On 10/14/2014 happy housewife said:
Yawn - yet another poster being offended at nothing. Obviously, the teacher who dressed up like this has a sense of humor.

Maybe we should have jokes about nurses.

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scotttie — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 16:13:39 GMT

What I think is strange is that she would diss a QVC product (Quacker Factory).

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VioletEyes — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 16:26:00 GMT

A great example of open mouth put in foot.

Welcome to the boards, Sunny. And remember you have just as much right to voice your opinion here as anybody else.

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qualitygal — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 16:32:33 GMT

Sunny maybe I can put this to rest for you. As a gag, years and years ago, it used to be a note that people would tape to others backs with that message. They'd walk up from behind and act like they were sweetly patting someone's back but they were making sure the tape would hold with the sign on it. My friends and I didn't do that, but we'd see others do this as a joke. Everyone would laugh, no offense was ever ment or taken. It was all in fun. I hope this helps, so you don't feel offended.

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traveler — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 16:37:39 GMT

On 10/14/2014 qualitygal said:
Sunny maybe I can put this to rest for you. As a gag, years and years ago, it used to be a note that people would tape to others backs with that message. They'd walk up from behind and act like they were sweetly patting someone's back but they were making sure the tape would hold with the sign on it. My friends and I didn't do that, but we'd see others do this as a joke. Everyone would laugh, no offense was ever ment or taken. It was all in fun. I hope this helps, so you don't feel offended.

Wow, you had nice friends. I've been ridiculed for hours or actually kicked (a light one) from that sign. Now it's considered bullying.

Yes, it is odd she would mock QF.

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focksie — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 16:52:07 GMT

I can understand how someone could be offended. Teachers and substitutes would like to be regarded as the professionals that they are, without ridicule.

Unfortunately, I think sometimes in an effort to fill time and space with their never ending chatter hosts can come out with some inane remarks.

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chickenbutt — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 16:55:03 GMT

I can understand your feelings and you ARE entitled to them. I would follow the advice given as to where are the best places to express your feelings so that they would actually be heard by her, or the PTB. Can't hurt.

However, and do know that I am NOT a fan of JRT (times a million!), I don't think it was meant to be insulting to anybody - just a cute story in her mind.