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Oprah’s Summer Vacation
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Girlfriend’s back!
Oprah returned for a new season Monday, and seriously, if we didn’t all love and admire her so much (hey, Serfy needs a new pair of shoes…or a yacht), we’d kind of have to despise her. She’s like that kid in grade school who always volunteered to write a report on the hardest topic, like “Our Wonderful Solar System,” so the rest of us wouldn’t have to. And then she’d go and turn it in early. With yarn binding together the construction paper cover upon which she’d hand-drawn a perfectly to-scale picture of Saturn, complete with the right number of rings, color-coordinated to match the yarn.
The title of Monday’s show was “Oprah & Gayle’s Big Adventure.” But they might as well have called it “What I Did On My Summer Vacation by A-Plus, Plus, Plus Student Oprah Winfrey.” Here’s what we saw: Oprah and her BFF Gayle King starting out on a 11-day driving trip across America in a red Chevrolet Impala. I don’t know why anyone says American Automaking has lost its mojo, since it appears that the Impala now comes standard with two or three in-dashboard cameras, a makeup artist and a professional lighting studio. Oprah never said as much, but we know it must be true, because while she and Gayle bickered a lot over where they were going, when to stop for food and who got to work the radio, they looked FABULOUS the whole time they were doing it!
She promised to give the car to somebody when they’ve finished showing us this whole “Big Adventure” thing, which, presumably will be many, many ratings-swollen weeks from now. But the studio audience did get a consolation prize: Homemade root beer shipped in direct from Mr. D’z Route 66 Diner in Kingman, Arizona, where the duo had stopped on Day 2. I know what you’re thinking: What if they have to pay taxes on it, like the “Oprah” audience that all got cars a few seasons ago? Here’s what I’m thinking: How much can a root beer possibly cost in Kingman, Arizona?
Meanwhile, as if all that wasn’t bad enough in a “Hey, did you see her construction paper cover?” sort of way, the last 15 minutes of the show featured Oprah in Hawaii. Along with 400 of her Harpo employees and over 600 of their nearest and dearest. That’s a total of 1,065 American Airlines tickets we saw her marching up to the ticket counter to buy and then — presumably after she had sailed through security without having to turn in her lipstick and bottled Snapple, thank you very much! — entertaining them all for a week at some fabulous resort on Maui. She even greeted them all on the tarmac and personally draped leis around their necks! Meanwhile, the Serf can’t even get the Evil Overlord (aka her editor) to stop torturing her with reminders that only six days remain before she has to start watching that incomprehensible new show, “Heroes” on NBC.
Sigh. Oprah, next time you’re taking a trip, call me. I promise to be your BFF. But even more important, I promise to let you work the radio the whole time.
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By Sirena
September 19, 2006 11:17 AM | Link to this
Who gives a *!? Why is it that we (America) are SO fascinated by these peoples’ lives? I could care less about them driving down the damn street and pumping frigging gas. WE DO THAT EVERYDAY!!!
By Barb O'Connor
September 19, 2006 11:20 AM | Link to this
I don’t care what anyone says about Oprah….she is a good person and I believe the reason she is so successful is because she shares her wealth!
By In China
September 19, 2006 11:24 AM | Link to this
Amen, Sirena. Amen.
By JC
September 19, 2006 11:30 AM | Link to this
Her Chevy Impala was actually shipped on a cargo carrier jet that followed her Learjet as she stopped at various places across America. Totally like the President and his limo. They would unload it and they’d film scenes for a minute, before taking off again. Don’t let her fool you. :)
By mark
September 19, 2006 11:36 AM | Link to this
Can I have the Impala since they are done with it?
By veronica servance
September 19, 2006 11:39 AM | Link to this
hi; oprah loved your summer vacation unbelievable;no body but—— YOU.
By itsallgood20
September 19, 2006 11:39 AM | Link to this
Ooooh, I think we have some Oprah haters. Too bad. Wish you were her, huh?
By Billie
September 19, 2006 11:41 AM | Link to this
I love Oprah ! She is a good steward over her blessings. You go girl…
By Cori
September 19, 2006 11:42 AM | Link to this
Do your thing Oprah. As long as America’s watching!!
By kevb
September 19, 2006 11:43 AM | Link to this
Way to go Oprah….you diva
By thedeej
September 19, 2006 11:44 AM | Link to this
Sirena wrote:
Who gives a !? Why is it that we (America) are SO fascinated by these peoples’ lives? I could care less about them driving down the damn street and pumping frigging gas. WE DO THAT EVERYDAY
People who REALLY don’t care or who aren’t to some degree “fascinated”, probably wouldn’t have clicked the link to this article.
By Justin
September 19, 2006 11:45 AM | Link to this
I love you Oprah! Please continue to be the faithful steward you are, as God continues to bless your life! You have helped so many unfortunate people around the world! Hats off to Oprah!
By aw
September 19, 2006 11:45 AM | Link to this
I worship Oprah because she’s a zillionaire. I have an altar set up in my garage to praise her on a daily basis.
By JustAskin'
September 19, 2006 11:49 AM | Link to this
Okrah fanatics! Oh praise Okrah!
By tmack
September 19, 2006 11:52 AM | Link to this
Your point is well taken, thedeej - Sirena, if you didn’t care, why did you read the article AND take the time to post a comment? Let us Oprah-lovers have our moment! :)
By jasea
September 19, 2006 11:59 AM | Link to this
and that is news, WHY?
must be a slow day in the world…..
By CH
September 19, 2006 12:04 PM | Link to this
It was just good to see her doing something regular for a change. And to see how she acts and reacts on a normal level.
By mechelle
September 19, 2006 12:04 PM | Link to this
Sirena & China….sound a little jealous to me, I know-wish u had Oprah’s cash…shoot so do I (smile).But u got to love her…Oprah u go girl….
By Chris
September 19, 2006 12:08 PM | Link to this
I clicked on to say WHO CARES !! Oprah is nothing, she hasn’t cured a medical disease. Yes she has made a ton of money by talking over and interupting guests for too many years.
No I didn’t read the article, just wanted to weigh in on the who cares side.
By sandra
September 19, 2006 12:10 PM | Link to this
Oprah…….I wannnnnnnnnnnnnnnaaaaaaaaaaaa be your best friend forever and if not that can I pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeee! be one of your employees. I, too believe that Oprah is so successful because she gives from the heart. And if I, where in her position my best friend would be right there beside me to. It’s rumored that when Oprah became a millionaire she said that she wanted her BBF to be one to and she made it happen. You go girl! and may the Good Lord continue to Bless you and yours! I ain’t mad girl!!
By Yvette
September 19, 2006 12:20 PM | Link to this
All of the snide “who cares” remarks are sure signs of jealousy and just plain ol’ hate! Get over it, there are more of us(Oprahphobes)than there are of you and we are happy she’s back for another season. I wish my employer would just say “thank-you” sometimes (aside from the bi-weekly check) but an all expense paid vacation to Hawaii would be just as good!
Oprah Haters, ever wander why your lives aren’t just as fabulous as hers? Try getting rid of the cynicism, it’s a start.
By Sexione
September 19, 2006 12:20 PM | Link to this
aw…..that’s funny!!!
No, Mark, I WANT THE CAR!!!!
Hey, can we get Oprah to read this blog….and GIVE ME THE CAR!!!!
By Steve
September 19, 2006 12:21 PM | Link to this
Some of us clicked the link to get the entertainment from reading all the Oprah worshippers out there. I don’t care what Oprah did on her vacation either. She’s no be deal and by no stretch of your imagination, do I wish I was her.
By Just plain tired
September 19, 2006 12:21 PM | Link to this
I am not mad at you Oprah. Go ahead live and enjoy.
By CH
September 19, 2006 12:24 PM | Link to this
OK Y’ALL, COME ON!!! Why are you talking about what she has and has not done? Or what she has and you don’t have? I thought this blog was about her road adventure with her best friend. For those that don’t give a s?#t…then cool and it’s just your individual opinion. For those that care and want to talk about her adventure…then talk on and share your thoughts. Oprah has fans and non-fans like any other celebrity. It’s either you love her or you hate her. But truly who cares about what the non-fans think. Why would non-fans respond to this blog other than to cause discourse throughout the blog for the real fans. So everyone needs to calm down and stop being so serious and political about things that were intended to be fun. It not that serious guys.
By Toni
September 19, 2006 12:29 PM | Link to this
Hating is not attractive…. I love Oprah and I wish I could just go to a show!!! I want to see ‘Miss Fabulous’ in person!
By Sexione
September 19, 2006 12:29 PM | Link to this
Yes, there seem to be a LOT of Oprah-haters in this place.
Yes, I too believe that when you’ve been blessed, pass it on (Patti Labelle)!!!
No, this news does not “drive” our lives.
And YES, I do believe that if she looked more like some of these HATERS, they would not be HATING SO HARD on this sista’s success!!!!!!!
By Sarah
September 19, 2006 12:30 PM | Link to this
Love her or hate her, she must be doing something right, look at her sucess. I’d rather see something in the press about Oprah any day of the week than read another Paris Hilton or Lyndsey (did I spell it right) Lohan story, those two I am totally over. The only part about Oprah I would change if I could, is that she had never and promoted met Dr. Phil. I am tired of him and that stupid little gimic of getting his wife from the audience each day and walking off after the taping. I mean come on, who takes teir wife to work every day? And oh yes, I would love the car.
By rwh
September 19, 2006 12:30 PM | Link to this
No matter what Oprah and Gayle venture was, a trip or whatever she called it; was actually not made to be personally. If so, you did not need all of the cameras, makeup artists,etc. What I want to know is, why two women go accross America together and tell the public about it. We often have really not given stars their privacy…and this is one of those reason…a person does this where the entire world can see, and yet, she needs all of the body guards, extra people yet, publicize her trip accross america with a counterpart. Yes, it might have really excited some or most of her viewing people, but what it does is…not set her apart from the fact that she needs to be traveling with a handisome gentlemen (per sey) that make this trip worth filming and conversing about!
By Sirena
September 19, 2006 12:31 PM | Link to this
I did not read the article. I am not hating. I have no problem with people and their success. I just can’t get with the people who think she is some type of god or something. The only reason I know about the gas thing is I was watching MNF (Monday Night Football) and was flipping during a commercial break and saw Oprah and Gail/Gayle(?). I am just amazed at what fascinates you people… SO DON’T JUDGE, JUST READ WHAT IS WRITTEN, THANK YOU!
By Sexione
September 19, 2006 12:33 PM | Link to this
And by the way……what is BFF? (I’m sure I’ll get blasted for not already knowing, but I REALLY DON’T CARE)
By A mom
September 19, 2006 12:33 PM | Link to this
A wonderful role model for young women!!!!
By ATLDUDE
September 19, 2006 12:34 PM | Link to this
Whatever…her good works are tainted by her self appointed diety status…and when is the last time she helped someone who was not black or in Africa? I guess it is hers to give to whoever she wants and more power to her, but I just don’t think she is as amazing her sheep followers think she is.
By wayne
September 19, 2006 12:37 PM | Link to this
Thanks to Yvette’s lack of command of the English language, we have a new word:
Oprahphobia - fear of Oprah. Incidentally, if you love her then you’re an oprahphile.
By Sexione
September 19, 2006 12:39 PM | Link to this
AND BTW,II…….just because you like or admire someone (or their works), does not make you a mindless sheep follower. Are you people that narrow minded? You can admire someone w/o worshipping them or putting them on a pedestal……just kudos to what they do/stand for?
And yes, rwh, if I were her, I’d have preferred to travel with a HUNK!!!! Best friends are ok, but a HUNK is a HUNK is a HUNK!!!! (need I say more!!)
By hurts
September 19, 2006 12:39 PM | Link to this
Oprah doesn’t understand,people li,e your show because of your topics and give aways. I believe alot of people get hurt by the show-off mentality. We pump gas every day. She doesn’t have to do it.
By Orlando
September 19, 2006 12:41 PM | Link to this
BIG DEAL!!! blah, blah, blah.
By Mikki
September 19, 2006 12:45 PM | Link to this
Sexione, BFF stands for Best Friend Forever…
By Just plain tired
September 19, 2006 12:48 PM | Link to this
BFF = Best Friends Forever
By Just plain tired
September 19, 2006 12:51 PM | Link to this
@ALTDUDE
Oprah helped both black and whites in New Orleans.
Did she not help Dr. Phil who is white get his own show.
And is she not helping Rachel Ray who is also white get her own show.
I can go on and on if you want me to.
By Jackie Reid
September 19, 2006 12:52 PM | Link to this
yes, I am in desperate need for a car. I have 6 childeren and two in college with one vehicle. Please donate the car to me or sell it to me for half the price. In case you get this email . My name is jackie reid 1519 flordia ave Waycross, ga 31503. I can be reach at 912-283-1909. Please donate the car to me.
By Sexione
September 19, 2006 12:54 PM | Link to this
Just plain tired….no need to go on and on. I already said it……IF SHE LOOKED DIFFERENTLY, THEN THERE WOULDN’T BE NEARLY AS MANY HATERS!!!!
By Han
September 19, 2006 12:55 PM | Link to this
Another 1000 Amens to Sirena!
When I see this on the top of the AJC website, I am amazed that this newspaper thinks that they have any credibility to report REAL news. This kind of trivia is so worthless, why waste the time and web space on it. I normally see tabloid information like this at the cash register at the supermart…and I normally ignore that as well.
By Earlean
September 19, 2006 12:57 PM | Link to this
If you were invited to attend this trip for FREE you wouldn’t have any negative comments. Look at the overall picture Oprah is great she has helped so many people in some of poorest countries. We love her because she has a heart!!
By Just plain tired
September 19, 2006 1:00 PM | Link to this
@Sexione They always want to act like someone did something to them if they do not get it all. Please.
I am really interested in Friday’s topic - may have to leave work early just to watch it. Hehe
Today’s show. Not even interested in another man on the DL.
By babygirl
September 19, 2006 1:01 PM | Link to this
Oprah and Gayle what’s really going on?
By Tony Craig
September 19, 2006 1:07 PM | Link to this
I think Oprah is the best and if she wants to share her summer vacation with her viewer’s then so be it. Oprah, just give me the car or purchase me a new BMW 330i when you arrive in Atlanta. You have my number sweetheart. Love you much!!!
By Andrew
September 19, 2006 1:12 PM | Link to this
JC-you are correct.
Oprah never went on that trip. Faked all the way. Her car was shipped in for the shots. Come on people. I have heard from the ‘restaurant owners’ who have said she left the establishment in a black SUV. I ask where is the Chevrolet?
By T. Kale
September 19, 2006 1:16 PM | Link to this
It was a trip well planned. To all that loved watchingthe vacation good for you. For the haters it’s ok. It’s your opinion. Negative energy consumes you. Get with life, live life to your fullest(I know she is, and you see it everyday on her show). You know sometime people want to share their life with others. That’s to let them know it’s not always about work. And I think that’s just what she did. Enjoy and be a happy camper. I don’t watch Oprah much, but it’s ok she’s living her dream. Maybe it’s time to tap into yours. BE HAPPY!!! I promise life will get better.
By Andrew
September 19, 2006 1:17 PM | Link to this
Think about it. She has more security than Bill Gates. Do you think she could drive cross-country?
By Jana
September 19, 2006 1:18 PM | Link to this
Okay, did anyone notice that when Oprah talked about what she missed most about being away from home, she mentioned her house, tree in the backyard, I think she mentioned her dog. But, she never mentioned her supposed to be man Stedman. What happened to missing him?
By Andrew
September 19, 2006 1:21 PM | Link to this
OK T. Kale,
I’m not in your Book Club. Trust me, I hav positive energy. I just do not give fawn to anybody-except the Lord. Oprah God.
By Just plain tired
September 19, 2006 1:21 PM | Link to this
@Jana Hell, I am married and I am not missing my husband if I go away. I might miss my comfortable bed and so on but I am not missing the husband.
Out of sight, out of mind.
By Andrew
September 19, 2006 1:22 PM | Link to this
Steadman who?
By babygirl
September 19, 2006 1:23 PM | Link to this
To Jana,
Thatis my question. Once again. Oprah and Gayle. What’s really going on?
By Andrew
September 19, 2006 1:23 PM | Link to this
ooohhh, her butler. sorry i forgot.
By Whatever
September 19, 2006 1:24 PM | Link to this
To all of you conspiracy theorists out there who are willing to believe anything, if you watched thw show yesterday, she was in the SUV while they were in Vegas. Seems to me, when she and Gayle were stopping to take in the sights, they rode with the production team so they could tape. It’s her show and if she wants to talk about her vacation she can. No different from Bill O’Reilly, and the lot! If you dont want to see it or read about it, there are two things you can do, just turn off the T.V. or don’t click on the link. Just that simple…….
“Producer all-star Jack Mori wonders how he’ll make it through 3,600 miles with his team in an RV. Soon, the crew discovered they couldn’t keep up with Oprah and Gayle on the highway, and had to switch to an SUV!”
By Andrew
September 19, 2006 1:24 PM | Link to this
great-now I will be sued
By sharon
September 19, 2006 1:26 PM | Link to this
I thought it was hoot seeing Oprah and Gayle on vacation. It reminded me of what it would be like if me and one of my girlfriends or sisters took such a trip. I thought it was so funny how Oprah wanted peace and quiet and Gayle was singing all of those sappy songs.When she satyed in the car to hear the rest of that Celine Dion song I laughed really hard because I’ve been there. Like Oprah, I have a lot of hang ups about driving too. Gayle seems like such a likeable easy going person. It was nice seeing how opposites attract.
By Andrew
September 19, 2006 1:27 PM | Link to this
‘Whatever’, you like Bush too right?
By die hard Oprah's fan
September 19, 2006 1:29 PM | Link to this
Yall done been dranking from the jealousy fountain again!
This show of Oprah goes from Vegas to NYC in 11 days reminds me of a time when I used to cross country with my Grandfather.
But I have to put up with some music that I didnt like at the time but I truly enjoyed now. The blues and jazz.
Plus it was nice to see that America is still the beautiful.
Oprah is like the King Midas.. anything she promotes will do $$$$$
I bet the Wynn’s got booked solid until the year 2010 just because she said the bed was the best she ever slept in!!!!
And now celebrities do appericate the VIP treatment… lol welcome to our world Oprah….
I wonder if she is going to sell the adventure on a dvd because I would love to see it…
and poor Gayle and Oprah have to bicker over the radio.
Great way to start the season!
By Just plain tired
September 19, 2006 1:30 PM | Link to this
@babygirl you never had a best friend, I take it.
I have a best friend and if I won the lottery, I would make sure she didn’t have to work anymore - that is what best friends are - they become family.
What would you say if Oprah and Gayle were sisters? Not a thing right. Grasping at straws the lot of you.
By Andrew
September 19, 2006 1:30 PM | Link to this
Really sweet Sharon.
But they were 150 union guys watching them. Make-up, banker, stylist, wardrobe, wig…About as romatic as having sex in Philips Arena.
By mike
September 19, 2006 1:31 PM | Link to this
Bill Gates would kill himself if he had Oprah’s money……she may be RICH but she isn’t WEALTHY
By Sexione
September 19, 2006 1:35 PM | Link to this
Andrew, NO BUSH TALK!!!!! Can’t we do anything without having to bring up that a*******hole!!!! No one LIKES Bush, you all just keep voting for him (thank God that can’t happen anymore)!!!!
Back on topic……I’m beginning to wonder why there were no men. Best friends…..should have had two BFF hunks to add to the party. And where is Gayle’s man? Does she not have one either? Dang!!!!
By Andrew
September 19, 2006 1:35 PM | Link to this
She is good at some things-but not that good. She has done good things with her money (100 million) Great! However, she should come out for gay marriage and gay rights. She has refused that so far.
By JB
September 19, 2006 1:38 PM | Link to this
Hey AW You had better be worshipping GOD!!. He is the one who will get you into Heaven not Oprah!!!!
By JB
September 19, 2006 1:38 PM | Link to this
Hey AW You had better be worshipping GOD!!. He is the one who will get you into Heaven not Oprah!!!!
By Tony Craig
September 19, 2006 1:39 PM | Link to this
Oprah, I still love you, but I need you to get me that new BMW 330i with the sports package before the end of the year or our relationship may be in jeporady!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!! By the way, who does your corn rolls for your summer vacations? We drove to Chicago a few summers ago just to see your show, only to discover that you were on vacation. A staff member standing outside the door of Harpo Studios gave us a couple of hats and t-shirts but we wanted to see you!!!!! How can I get two tickets for your show without going through all of the hassles on the website. Literally, years have passed by and I’m still waiting to be a guest on your show and get a hug and kiss — oh and don’t forget my new BMW 330i with the sports package!!!!!!!! You know where to find me in Atlanta. Love you much!!!!!
By Andrew
September 19, 2006 1:39 PM | Link to this
Sexione, ‘you all’ voted for him?
No I didn’t.
I voted for the true President.
Don’t be so general next time please. That gives you zero credfibility.
Andrew
By AntiTVite
September 19, 2006 1:40 PM | Link to this
I really have no opinion of Oprah. I’ve never watched her show. However, I do take issue with the ppl I know who have to hang up the phone or stop what they’re doing because “Oprah’s on.” Huh? Is she the second coming or something? Sad lives.
Sexione is obviously the Queen of this forum so I’ll relinquish control back to her after this one little thing.
BUSH!BUSH!BUSH!BUSH!BUSH!BUSH!
By Just plain tired
September 19, 2006 1:41 PM | Link to this
@Sexione Gayle and Oprah are in their fifties right. That is about my momma’s age and I can let you know she is not thinking about a man, coming in getting on her nerves and messing up her house.
Although, Gayle did try to run down some fellas in a convertible.
By Andrew
September 19, 2006 1:43 PM | Link to this
No, Sexione is blurred
By Andrew
September 19, 2006 1:43 PM | Link to this
No, Sexione is blurred.
Did you get a car?
By Just plain tired
September 19, 2006 1:44 PM | Link to this
@JB Do you know anybody that went to heaven? Please let me know and ask them can they visit me and tell me about it.
By Karen
September 19, 2006 1:45 PM | Link to this
hmmmmmmmmm
By Mr. Oprah
September 19, 2006 1:45 PM | Link to this
How about a great big old “Who gives a damn” ?????
By otto
September 19, 2006 1:46 PM | Link to this
You got a car, You got a car, Yu got a car, and You got a car….
No, I got a tax bill and crabs.
By Oh yes she is wealthy!!
September 19, 2006 1:46 PM | Link to this
Umm mike— what on EARTH do you mean she is not wealthy?!! You sound quite ignorant, my friend. She may not be “as wealthy as” Bill Gates, but she is wealthy. Look up the word “wealthy” in the dictionary before you make silly, buffoonish comments.
By Just plain tired
September 19, 2006 1:48 PM | Link to this
@Mr. Oprah
Don’t get mad because Oprah never acknowledges you or invites you on any of the company get-togethers.
Oh, I forgot rumor at Harpo’s is that the dogs get more love than you. Hell, we her co-workers get more love than you. Hehe.
By Chrissy
September 19, 2006 1:49 PM | Link to this
Heck folks, it’s entertainment, chill!!!!
By Sexione
September 19, 2006 1:51 PM | Link to this
This is FUN!!!!
Just palin tired……I can understand that, and I’m only in my 30’s. Just having fun with everyone.
Andrew, no, I did not get a car. Although I do have my bid in for that “vert” they were supposedly driving.
AntiTVite……I like that……QUEEN!!!
Smooches.
By Just plain tired
September 19, 2006 1:51 PM | Link to this
@Otto And you are upset with Oprah because the IRS wants to tax everything.
Hell if I give you a car or any money, you suppose to pay taxes on it.
Take it up with the IRS.
By Judi
September 19, 2006 1:51 PM | Link to this
Is there anyone besides me who wonders why such a big deal is made of Gayle? She trys to hog the spotlight and trys to talk over Oprah all the time, and is obnoxious!!! They may be “best friends” but Gayle seems to be out to get all she can and try to ride on Oprah’s coattails…..She drags Oprah’s image down…..Anytime she is on the program, the ratings for the show have to go down……Why doesn’t Oprah see this? Personally, when we hear that Gayle is going to be a part of the show, we don’t watch…..
By ChrisD
September 19, 2006 1:52 PM | Link to this
If people would watch less Oprah nonsense, and more Bill O’Reilly, this country would be much stronger. Oprah is for the uneducated/disinterested stay at home moms.
By Just plain tired
September 19, 2006 1:57 PM | Link to this
@ChrisD I will let your mother respond to that nonsense.
@Judi We all try to get our friends into the show business - oh well, Gayle’s talk show didn’t do well, so I am pretty sure Oprah knows about the ratings. But you can not throw your friends aside just because the public doesn’t like them.
By Judi
September 19, 2006 2:02 PM | Link to this
To Just Plain Tired. Maybe not throw your friends aside, but this is national TV….don’t push Gayle off on everyone else!!!
By babygirl
September 19, 2006 2:04 PM | Link to this
To just plain tired,
Have a wonderful best friend. His name is Jesus Christ. Hope you get to heaven, and by that comment you made probably won’t. Please don’t come back and tell me where you really went.
By Traveler
September 19, 2006 2:08 PM | Link to this
I’m glad she went on an American vacation to see America. Too many people go outside America without first seeing America for their vacations. I would like to visit all 50 states and find why people live there, what they like about it, and what there is to do there. So far I have been to almost half. We went oyt west and it was truely aewsome! Just too bad she is traveling so fawst! She went 400 miles the first day and stayewd in Las Vegas. She missed a lot og good things to do and see along the way. Well, I guess it isn’t the travel channel, but I do think she is promoting American tourism. Too bad she didn’t do this at the begining of summer!
By Just plain tired
September 19, 2006 2:10 PM | Link to this
@Judi—oh well, Gayle is not on the show that much so I think she did get the hint.
@babygirl-I guess since Jesus Christ is in your back pocket he told you to tell me that I probably wont go to heaven. So Christian of you.
By anthony
September 19, 2006 2:11 PM | Link to this
Oprah’s Back From Vacation … So F*cking What … Who Cares …
My Grandmother Just Died … How about that ?
By Just plain tired
September 19, 2006 2:12 PM | Link to this
@babygirl
And I also forgot to put in the fact that you want to judge Oprah and Gayle relationship when I know the Good Book said to leave that to God.
But you go head on with your Christian self.
By Sexione
September 19, 2006 2:15 PM | Link to this
Anthony…..so sorry to hear about your Grandmother…..they are such blessings. Be thankful that you got to know her and hopefully spend some time with her. I never knew either of mine because they were gone to Glory by the time I came along. Peace be with you!!!!
By Anna
September 19, 2006 2:16 PM | Link to this
I haven’t read the comments yet, but responded to the remark written that Oprah gave away several cars some months ago. Did anyone really, really, expect Oprah to foot the bills for
taxes payable on the cars as well??
HGTV gives away a fabulous house costing millions each year, do they pay taxes due on the property? Certainly not, the result is most of the people who win promptly sell the homes and buy something more affordable or use the money otherwise!
Oprah is not a saint, but she certainly has done a lot more than many men in the US with more or just as much money as she has. Point to mention, she doesn’t have to do it!
By Just plain tired
September 19, 2006 2:16 PM | Link to this
@anthony My sister-in-law father just died as well as my cousin but it did not stop anyone from watching baseball, football, CSI, Survivor or whatever was on TV and talking about it.
By Just plain tired
September 19, 2006 2:20 PM | Link to this
@Anna You are talking to some brick walls in here today.
I can not “knock” a giving person but you know how people are who live in glass houses - they love to throw stones.
I personally say everyone including myself need to look at how much we give to another person related or not related to us.
Oprah is just following the Good Book counsel that “there is more happiness in giving than in receiving.”
By aibonez
September 19, 2006 2:23 PM | Link to this
no comment
By Judi
September 19, 2006 2:34 PM | Link to this
Just for information purposes, Oprah DID pay the taxes on all of the cars she gave away!!!!
By teresa
September 19, 2006 2:43 PM | Link to this
I think the trip was a great idea. I’m not hating at all. I have several best friends and we have taken many trips together. What is the big deal we are as close or closer than sisters. It is a wonderful thing to have truly great friends in your life. And in Gayles defense…she had a very successful career in news broadcasting working as an evening news anchor for many years in CT.
By Courtney
September 19, 2006 2:47 PM | Link to this
What was the point in writing this article? Apparently you didn’t enjoy the show and thought you needed to write something to help those who oppose her to agree with you. But for the record there are those of us who will always admire OPRAH no matter what she does. Oprah is a FABULOUS human being. Try covering stories that are a little more important than what Oprah does on vacation and on her. I wish I could earn a salary as a journalist writing junk.
By SugaMama
September 19, 2006 2:48 PM | Link to this
I absolutely love Oprah. She is a positive,paid,powerful,prosperous BLACK WOMAN!! She has haters just like everyone else. She is an example of overcoming adversity, she makes you think, she shows emotion and passion. If it was Katie Curic(sp?) taking a trip around America “some of you” wouldn’t have a problem with it. I know it’s hard for some of you to see a BLACK WOMAN successful and doing well for herself but get over it. You all aren’t the only ones getting paid and making a difference.
And another thing, “some people” always want to see women fighting and being mean towards each other and here you have two women who have a loving friendship and they are labeled as being lesbians. Why can’t “some people” just accept the fact that black folks can get along with one another, we can build each other up, we can encourage one another, we can sustain long term freindships…
And who gives a flying rats tail if Oprah’s ratings drop when Gayles on the show. SHE”S RICH BYCH, ain’t nothing happening to her # 1 spot. She’s always going to be on top. Then ya’ll can see if Ellen Degeneres can take her place. Yeah Right
By Sexione
September 19, 2006 2:52 PM | Link to this
SugaMama…..^5. You said a mouthful, a very thruthful mouthful!!!!
By Jen
September 19, 2006 2:53 PM | Link to this
I thought Oprah & Gayle were a hoot on the first show. Can’t wait to catch the next one. Oprah does so many good things for strangers and now she’s helping me by sharing her Boot Camp program. Maybe one day I can go on her show and show off my end results.
By Jim
September 19, 2006 3:00 PM | Link to this
Oprah is a nice lady and does some good things but who really cares about her vacation or that she is back? Nobody cared about my vacation.
By Just plain tired
September 19, 2006 3:01 PM | Link to this
Now, Now, now, I do wish Oprah would air the show on the Oxygen network before the After Show - that way the 9 to 5ers can watch the show as well.
By Just plain tired
September 19, 2006 3:04 PM | Link to this
@Jim And why take it out on Oprah because no one cared about your vacation. Why is that Oprah’s fault or problem?
Maybe you should write her and she can do a show about.
By 5Points
September 19, 2006 3:05 PM | Link to this
Sorry to hear about your Grandma Anthony; just remember all the good times you all had together and they will surely make you smile
By Becca
September 19, 2006 3:09 PM | Link to this
If Oprah really gave away to people who need, she would give me $30,000 to pay off all my debts. Oh, well. I don’t hate her because of what she has. I would love to have just a small part of it.
By Just plain tired
September 19, 2006 3:13 PM | Link to this
@Becca $30,000, please, if you save, maybe get a second job and you can pay that off yourself.
Millions of people have more debt than that.
By Sexione
September 19, 2006 3:19 PM | Link to this
Yes, I agree, it would be nice to be included in the generosity at least once. How about the Christmas show she does each year….I’d love to be in the audience for that one!!!!
But even if I’m never on the receiving end, I would NOT sit back and be jealous or envious or hateful……that’ll just cause me to block my blessings.
By Chris
September 19, 2006 3:19 PM | Link to this
All of you that worship Oprah as a God really crack me up, especially the folks that say she has so many haters because of the way she looks (i.e. race). If you remember, Oprah went to a very affluent store after they had closed and claimed they wouldn’t let her in because she was black. Quick and easy excuse.
Like many others, I do not care about what Oprah does or doesn’t do. I do not fall into the category of celebrity worshipper and in fact couldn’t care less about the reality shows today. Maybe that explains why are society as a whole is “dumbing” down.
By Sexione
September 19, 2006 3:23 PM | Link to this
Chris, CHILL!!!!
No one is worshipping anyone or anything, it is merely a discussion. Save your worshipping for the Lord!!!! And the drama for your mama!!!!
By Joepiment
September 19, 2006 3:29 PM | Link to this
When Oprah starts paying me $2000/second then I will start watching her show.
By Flawless
September 19, 2006 3:31 PM | Link to this
Anybody that has something bad to say about Oprah is just mad cuz they aint her.
www.myspace.com/woodgrane
By Diamond
September 19, 2006 3:39 PM | Link to this
So what? Who cares? BFD! She’s only happy when she can say “Hey! Look what I did! Am I not just too great!!?” A self made woman who worships her maker!
By BW
September 19, 2006 3:46 PM | Link to this
Too bad Okra & her gurfrieend didnt just keep driving forever. Im sure their journey in life will inspire many other black females, but no one could ever again manipulate the system to her own success as Okra has done. Thank goodness for cable tv & satellite systems so we dont have to watch all the crap on network tv that is crammed down our throats the last few years. Big brother, Dancing with the stars, Okra & all the other junk. When can we start signing up for & only paying for the channels we really want to watch?
By Jo-Jo
September 19, 2006 3:47 PM | Link to this
Bill Gates would kill himself if he had Oprah’s money……she may be RICH but she isn’t WEALTHY
Mike… Oprah is a B…. BILLIONAIRE! How is that NOT WEALTHY??
By Help
September 19, 2006 3:54 PM | Link to this
CHRIS JUST SHUT-UP..SHE OWNS THE PRODUCITION SHOW SO, SHE CAN DO WHATEVER SHE WANTS TO DO. YOU ARE SO DUMB………
By JustAskin'
September 19, 2006 4:14 PM | Link to this
@ BW I am with you!
By JJ
September 19, 2006 4:21 PM | Link to this
Like, love or worship whomever you want too, but your’re seriously lacking in gray matter if you compare Oprah with Bill Gates. First off, Oprah is nowhere in the same league as Bill Gates when it comes to personal wealth; gates could buy Oprahs wealth twenty- five times and still be a billionaire. Gates is an inventor, his impact has changed the world; Oprah is a celebrity, like Paris Hilton. Also, Gates’ ego does not dictate that he wear fake hair and have his body image alterted for a photo shoot, but Paris Hilton does. She has made her money off of clingy, needy women who suffer from an idol worship syndrome. Now all you go buy a ticket and the winner can tell Ms. O in 10,000 words or less exactly how wonderful she is. Yawn.
By ducky
September 19, 2006 4:29 PM | Link to this
wow! look at all of the attention that “o” has generated, once again. she’s the master of entertainment, which is why she is sooooo wealthy. who is that’s falling for her “anthropoligical antics?” look at her audience, what do you see? what are the demographics?
By Sylvia R. Williams
September 19, 2006 5:00 PM | Link to this
I wish Oprah surprise me with somthing; you can’t help but to love her. She is a great person. She is truly bless.
By usher
September 19, 2006 5:09 PM | Link to this
Oprah is Michael Jackson in his early years. Everything to EveryOne!! You go girl!!!
By Kinsman Redeemer
September 19, 2006 5:22 PM | Link to this
Deeds without true faith does not buy you a ticket to sit beside the King..
By Kinsman Redeemer
September 19, 2006 5:30 PM | Link to this
[The Gospel According to Oprah] (http://www.wfial.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=artNewAge.article_1)
By j
September 19, 2006 5:52 PM | Link to this
Fried Okra is the bomb. Boiled Okra is the suck.
By JB
September 19, 2006 7:02 PM | Link to this
To Just Plain Tried, I am praying for you. You are sick sick sick. You need Jesus!!!!
By Happy
September 19, 2006 8:06 PM | Link to this
Jo-JO Bil; Gates could buy OW three times over, but she does pretty good for a gay woman
By BW
September 20, 2006 9:42 AM | Link to this
Any of you ever notice that without Okra’s makeup droogees, she is one God awful ugly woman? She pulls down the average looks of the entire black, female population, and that int easy to do, because there are a lot of ugly, black women out there.
By BW killer
September 22, 2006 1:05 PM | Link to this
BW,you got a lot of nerve, you ugly ass fool. I wish I kwew who and where you were, so I could kick your ass. And if you want to say something to me, I will give you the number to call.
By BW killer
September 22, 2006 1:15 PM | Link to this
This damn site sucks, with all of this damn negativity, I hate negative people, you bring out the worst in me. If you don’t like Oprah, who gives a s**, she sure does’nt, she will be paid with or without you. Oprah you are the GREATEST, you got it hater’s, she is the GREATEST. If you have want to respond to my postings, dont bother, I am logging off for good on this stupid ass hater website. I came across this site on accident, trying to find articles on that wonderful lady Oprah. Instead I came across these stupid haters on this site. OPRAH! OPRAH! OPRAH! OPRAH! OPRAH!