Re: Ellen

Mrsq2022 · ‎03-10-2010

On 2/28/2015 PeterDM said:
On 2/28/2015 moonchilde said:
On 2/27/2015 PeterDM said:
On 2/27/2015 baker said:
Is it just me or do others feel Ellen is exploitive, I know she helps a lot of people, but why can't she do it under the wire. It seems so self serving and a little creepy to have these unfortunate people on her show to show the viewing audience all the good she's doing.

Yes, I can see your point of view. It sort of makes me uncomfortable, because I feel so bad that the people she is helping are being hauled out like it's some sort of telethon. It may also be that she is trying to encourage others to do good by setting an example. In the end, she IS helping people, so I wouldn't want to see her stop.

Why is this different than what Oprah did for decades to wild applause?

I don't think anyone said it was different.

I really do like Ellen and Oprah, and believe that they are generous and have good intentions. But I agree with this. I hate seeing the crying moms receive a $10,000 check...it makes me sad that they had to put themselves on display so vulnerably on TV in order to receive that money. It is for ratings, we all know that.

Moonchilde · ‎05-23-2010

On 2/28/2015 CAshopper2011 said:
On 2/28/2015 PeterDM said:
On 2/28/2015 moonchilde said:
On 2/27/2015 PeterDM said:
On 2/27/2015 baker said:
Is it just me or do others feel Ellen is exploitive, I know she helps a lot of people, but why can't she do it under the wire. It seems so self serving and a little creepy to have these unfortunate people on her show to show the viewing audience all the good she's doing.

Yes, I can see your point of view. It sort of makes me uncomfortable, because I feel so bad that the people she is helping are being hauled out like it's some sort of telethon. It may also be that she is trying to encourage others to do good by setting an example. In the end, she IS helping people, so I wouldn't want to see her stop.

Why is this different than what Oprah did for decades to wild applause?

I don't think anyone said it was different.
I really do like Ellen and Oprah, and believe that they are generous and have good intentions. But I agree with this. I hate seeing the crying moms receive a $10,000 check...it makes me sad that they had to put themselves on display so vulnerably on TV in order to receive that money. It is for ratings, we all know that.

I happened to catch the last 10-15 min. of her show one day this week. She had heard of a music teacher who drove 2 hrs each way to teach music in an inner city, crime-ridden area. She loved her job and the kids love her. Vandals had destroyed all of the school's musical instruments, so the kids now had nothing. Ellen stepped up to replace them, but she also had the woman on the show, with film, so viewers could see, and she gave an address where she encouraged ordinary viewers to contribute to the program or the school. Somehow, I don't think that teacher felt exploited. I think she was simply grateful.

That said, I do understand where people are coming from. Some of the individual stories are heart-wrenching, and they do kind of make you feel bad for the person being on TV. But that kind of thing has been shown for decades. Anyone else old enough to remember Queen for a Day?

Life without Mexican food is no life at all

Luvtoshopathome · ‎03-09-2010

On 2/27/2015 baker said:
Is it just me or do others feel Ellen is exploitive, I know she helps a lot of people, but why can't she do it under the wire. It seems so self serving and a little creepy to have these unfortunate people on her show to show the viewing audience all the good she's doing.

Luvtoshopathome · ‎03-09-2010

On 3/1/2015 luvtoshopathome said:
On 2/27/2015 baker said:
Is it just me or do others feel Ellen is exploitive, I know she helps a lot of people, but why can't she do it under the wire. It seems so self serving and a little creepy to have these unfortunate people on her show to show the viewing audience all the good she's doing.

Luvtoshopathome · ‎03-09-2010

I don't understand why my post isn't showing up. I'll try again. I think Ellen has a great heart and all the charity work she does is wonderful. I'm sure she also does a lot for people that we never even hear about. My question is, what about Oprah? Didn't she do the same but I never heard any criticism about her.

RedHeadedWench · ‎03-21-2010

On 2/27/2015 fthunt said:
To RedHeaded - umm - after reading 28 replies to this posting - didn't you get (at least) a clue what Q shoppers are thinking?

Start with 101 in Marketing Class = boring products - probably available at Walmart at reduced prices. (please read all 28 replies)

Ummm... fthunt, my question was directed to you...you gave no explanation for your opinion. Second, I am fully aware that this product line is pretty common and can be purchased at any brick and mortar store or online....as are 90% of QVC's other products/lines. But many of QVC's customers either don't know that, or will simply buy it because Ellen is presenting them. That's how QVC stays in business.

DREAMON · ‎03-09-2010

I have to admit that I have had enough of Ellen as a home design and product vendor. I just don't see her talent in this area. I like her as a talk show host and comedian but the PJ's, pet food, and all the other stuff is just overkill to me.