For those who fear the economic downturn has permanently crushed the U.S. consumer's appetite for consumption - have no fear. The sight of adults crying their eyes out and screaming hysterically over cashmere sweaters and $55 scented candles should reassure you that capitalism is alive and well in the American heartland.
These were the images that greeted viewers of the final edition of Oprah's 'Favorite Things.' The annual frenzy kicked off with Oprah ripping off a decoy dress to reveal a holiday inspired outfit underneath - and it only got more bizarre from there.
While Oprah handed out 3D TVs, five-year memberships to Netflix and diamond watches, her audience, invited for their good deeds, whipped themselves into a delirium that would put the audience at the ancient Colosseum to shame.
The ecstasy reached its climax when Oprah announced that everyone would be receiving a seven day, all-expenses paid trip on the world's largest cruise ship, the Allure of the Seas.
While some may take issue with the message this sort of show sends, you can't deny it makes for unbearably good TV. See what I mean by watching the video below.
Audience loses it over Oprah's final 'Favorite Things' - Yahoo! Canada News
(The pictures in this video say it all).
Am I the only one who finds this somewhat disturbing?
The fury these people get whipped into about some free things. I remember the audience going nuts because they were told they would all get a free B&N Nook, it was like they put some sort of chemical in the air conditioning.
Yeah, but 'dance a jig' is a long way away from screaming, crying, jumping up and down, and generally behaving like a maniac.
She has been doing it for years. The year she gave the cars away and some said they may have to give em up due to not being able to pay taxes on em? I found disturbing.
It is wonderful she does stuff to help folks but I wish she would have just given em a butt load of cash since this is her final season.
The free stuff mainly trip could cause tax issues for these folks and hopefully she paid the taxes for them so they do not have to worry about it.
While free stuff is wonderful? It does come with tax burdens
Am I the only one who finds this somewhat disturbing?
Yes, but cash isn't sponsored by Netflix, Yankee Candle, or Honda.
what i find disturbing is folks who get upset about the ways others spend their own money
what's it to you?
True but lets not act as if she is not doing a good thing, ok?
What I was getting at is that the reason she gives out candles, netflix and cars instead of cash is because when she gives out those services and products, those companies either provide them for free or sell them to her at a substantial discount. If she were simply giving out cash, she would have to pay for the whole thing herself.
I knew what you were getting at and agree. But all in all? She is still doing a good thing, right?
Oprah's a modern day Marie Antoinette - no sense of reality, no restraint.
She's the vomitous epitome of what's wrong with the world these days - and all her efforts have actually done *no one* any legitimate or long lasting good.
What I was getting at is that the reason she gives out candles, netflix and cars instead of cash is because when she gives out those services and products, those companies either provide them for free or sell them to her at a substantial discount. If she were simply giving out cash, she would have to pay for the whole thing herself.
Oprah's a modern day Marie Antoinette - no sense of reality, no restraint.
She's the vomitous epitome of what's wrong with the world these days - and all her efforts have actually done *no one* any legitimate or long lasting good.
She's gives jobs to people and I hear she treats them VERY well.
Yea, probably all the give-a-ways don't do much in the long run, but still pretty generous.
and she's built at least one girls school in Africa.
Hmmm.... what am I doing? I really don't much care for her.
The girl's school in Africa is the only thing worthwhile that she's tried to do - unfortunately - one school being seeded doesn't net a notable change.
It sure makes a difference for the students at that school.
Oprah's a modern day Marie Antoinette - no sense of reality, no restraint.
She's the vomitous epitome of what's wrong with the world these days - and all her efforts have actually done *no one* any legitimate or long lasting good.
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