Barely Alive

CaliGold67 · ‎08-10-2024

UPDATE: I'm glad I watched because I bought one those giant totes on wheels selling out, I NEED one at my "50++" Age of Disability. I AM sick and tired of hearing references to "lines, wrinkles, menopause, dryness, wetness etc etc). I have zero lines & very healthy skin because I've taken care of my whole body since my teens and no menopause symptoms.

OG post: I'm a Customer and Viewer (sometimes). I was curious about QVC's highly promoted 4X Weekly 2 hour segment "Alive With Possibility" so I tuned in tonight for the "premier". I was hoping to see & hear some thoughtful discussions about Women feeling "alive with possibilities" (or the sound of music.). The 2 hour show began with Shawn and Monifa (not familiar) enthusiastically talking about their new show and reading 5 comments from women viewers (allegedly). I thought - "Maybe I can get interested in their topics of discussion"? (I'm so naive).
FIVE MINUTES in and Kim Gravel shows up to holler and sell tee shirts. It's Sell Sell Sell - plus some lectures about aging that I DO NOT need to hear. Now someone's selling "Menopause Panties". This sounds like "elevated" pitches of QVC products targeted for the "mature" customer - not so new. But they're also selling a Vag lubricant (women have been buying this kind of stuff for decades).
Whose idea was this? I have to wonder how long this condescending approach will last? Is it working for you?What do you all think?

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@CaliGold67. It's tacky and in deplorable taste. I

will not participate by watching or buying anything.

QVC's evening programming has gone from bad to worse.

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monicakm · ‎03-16-2010

@CaliGold67

It's not working on me because I don't watch it but I do get a kick out of reading all the dislike and disgust for the "influencers". If I don't like a YT influencer, I don't watch her. How do they sell some of this stuff with a straight face?

Puppy Lips · ‎05-09-2010

I am not watching. However when I turned on the TV, the QVC channel was on and they were selling David’s cookies. They have a peanut butter flavor with Reese’s in them. I am ashamed to admit that I bought some. Their cookies are so good. But then I changed the channel, lol. I wish I had turned it on earlier and seen one of those other products. I would have changed the channel and never gone back.

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SactoSue · ‎06-11-2024

I moved on over to HSN. It's much nicer over there. The hosts aren't screeching about people's ages, or intimate bodily functions. They have some cute Halloween stuff. .

HSN= No Drama

elated · ‎06-09-2010

@Puppy Lips wrote:
I am not watching. However when I turned on the TV, the QVC channel was on and they were selling David’s cookies. They have a peanut butter flavor with Reese’s in them. I am ashamed to admit that I bought some. Their cookies are so good. But then I changed the channel, lol. I wish I had turned it on earlier and seen one of those other products. I would have changed the channel and never gone back.

I do love Davud's cookies. I bought the 174 piece when it was offered. It was $59.98. Best cookies.

traveler · ‎03-09-2010

I'm trying to understand why you thought a shopping channel would have a deep and thoughtful conversation. Seems self evident.

qvcprinces · ‎03-13-2010

Agree, I don't watch a shopping channel to hear about menopause. Shawn was just talking about missing her period! Come on! What does over 50 have to do with shopping or not shopping, I've been shopping since I was in my teens and nothing has changed, if I like what I see I get it, I don't need to hear about menopause, I actually didn't even have any of the so called symptoms anyway so not interested.

Bookplate · ‎08-19-2011

I can't help you answer those questions. The only shows I watch, with audio, are Leah's fashion shows and some jewelry. Everything else is on mute or I just check Items on Air periodically.

The on-air programming has been unwatchable for some time and is only getting worse. In terms of whose idea was it, I think we can assume the usual overpaid corporate suits. Apparently enough viewers like it, or at least or not bothered by it, so that they haven't pulled the plug yet. There have been a lot of discussion threads here about the Over 50 cr*pola if you want to go back and look for them. Misery loves company.