Last Night This Bothered Me While Watching

Frosted Cake · ‎02-01-2016

I was watching the Correspondents' Dinner coverage last night. I thought it was fun to watch people walk in at the beginning.

Then I saw Will Smith and Jada Smith walk in. Jada was just gushing for the camera as if she was the biggest celebrity in the world. It was sickening to watch.

What bothered me more was the press were taking her picture like she was a goddess, but right behind her stood Gabby Giffords just leaning against the wall watching her, totally unnoticed by the press. Maybe I missed Gabby's entrance (and I'm sure she didn't mug the camera), but the irony of watching Jada stand there as if she was so important and Gabby off to the side just watching her politely. I can only imagine what Gabby was thinking watching this woman strut for the camera.

Sorry, just needed to vent that. Why does this event always turn into a celebrity fest? We never even know the names of the quality press reporters that are there. They are overshadowed by Candace Cameron and Kendall Jenner. Jenner was called out by the President, and I'm sure she'll "tweet" that for days. Yet, she probably couldn't name one person sitting on that dais last night.

Love my grandkids · ‎11-24-2013

I got sick and tired of both Will and Jada a loooong time ago. IMO she's a has-been.

WSfan · ‎03-09-2010

Because the so called 'celebrities' are self-important in their eyes. They all think that it's all about them. They should know how un-important they really are and how ridiculous they look.

LyndaGee · ‎03-11-2010

It's once a year, and the event raises scholarship money.

I watched the commentary on C-SPAN. They said the celebrity invitees mostly started in the '80s, and has grown since then.

Preds · ‎12-17-2012

They are there for the paps and interest. Just having it for reporters and important people would not generate excitement. Been done for years and will always be done. Exposure, roasting and having fun. It is and has been been what it is.

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ValuSkr · ‎03-15-2014

@WSfan wrote:
Because the so called 'celebrities' are self-important in their eyes. They all think that it's all about them. They should know how un-important they really are and how ridiculous they look.

I think it's because Americans, by and large, are obsessed with celebrity. Who cares about another politician, even if it's Gabby -- let's go gaga over Hollywood royalty.

proudlyfromNJ · ‎05-01-2010

Well, I knew what happens at this particular dinner, so you know what? I didn't watch. I thought most people knew what it was.

pupwhipped · ‎03-11-2010

@Love my grandkids wrote:
I got sick and tired of both Will and Jada a loooong time ago. IMO she's a has-been.

Or as my dear MIL used to say, "a real has wuz." Ha!

Jacie · ‎01-09-2011

They had to make up for the fact that they boycotted the Oscars.

"Cats are poetry in motion. Dogs are gibberish in neutral." -Garfield

Frosted Cake · ‎02-01-2016

It's also a shame that unless you're watching C-SPAN, none of the other channels even show the kids being recognized for their scholarships.

I watch it on C-SPAN so I can see them and see their excitement of being there. To me, they are the celebrities, they deserve to be honored and acknowledged. Yet, our media just gushes over the rich and famous.

I did enjoy the President's segment and loved Mrs. O's dress.