NY Times/Today Show?
We know the 8:00 hour isn't exactly where to get hard news, but we usually enjoy the fluff -- especially when it's creative: TODAY throws a wedding, LIVE for TODAY, FedExFurniture Boy, etc...
Today we felt like we were watching a re-run.
Back-to-back segments this morning were pulled straight from the pages of The New York Times and since we happen to read the newspaper, we felt like we could have put those pieces together.
First there was a panel on the non-lesbian "girl crush" which was investigated in the Grey Lady on 8/11/05:
She's So Cool, So Smart, So Beautiful: Must Be A Girl Crush
After having sat through the entire conversation without a peep from Matt, he finally piped up to say: "and this was in The New York Times!" Yes, Matt -- we know. We read the paper too.
That was followed by a report by Alexis Glick on The GAP's new store targeting women over the age of 35. Forth & Towne was covered in yesterday's NYT:
Gap's New Chain Store Aims at the Fashionably Mature Woman
(BTW, what was Alexis wearing?! A hot-pink cotton jersey? I mean -- we know you're reporting from The GAP but that doesn't give you allowance to wear their clothes...)
Of course, following up on the interesting stories covered by your counterparts in print is part of the news-making process -- but if this continues, why would we continue to watch?
Today we felt like we were watching a re-run.
Back-to-back segments this morning were pulled straight from the pages of The New York Times and since we happen to read the newspaper, we felt like we could have put those pieces together.
First there was a panel on the non-lesbian "girl crush" which was investigated in the Grey Lady on 8/11/05:
She's So Cool, So Smart, So Beautiful: Must Be A Girl Crush
After having sat through the entire conversation without a peep from Matt, he finally piped up to say: "and this was in The New York Times!" Yes, Matt -- we know. We read the paper too.
That was followed by a report by Alexis Glick on The GAP's new store targeting women over the age of 35. Forth & Towne was covered in yesterday's NYT:
Gap's New Chain Store Aims at the Fashionably Mature Woman
(BTW, what was Alexis wearing?! A hot-pink cotton jersey? I mean -- we know you're reporting from The GAP but that doesn't give you allowance to wear their clothes...)
Of course, following up on the interesting stories covered by your counterparts in print is part of the news-making process -- but if this continues, why would we continue to watch?
posted by Campbell Morales at 8:20 AM
26 Comments:
I love Ann Curry. Is it appropriate to post on this blog?
Thank you for asking. We don't see why you can't post here -- it is a free country and we strongly support the 1st amendment.
Why do you love her? How do you justify her journalistic incompetencies?
You must live in New York -- because I really doubt that many people read the Times outside it, even though it attempts to be a "national" paper.
Campbell Morales said:
<< Why do you love her? How do you justify her journalistic incompetencies? >>
these are two very different questions. Answering the second one first:
-- The "Today" show is (on most days) an "ultra-lite" news show at best. For "real" news, I turn to CNN (Aaron Brown in particular), the New York Times, the Internet, the Economist magazine, and even CCTV9. By the way, have you ever watched CCTV9? It is the Chinese official English-langauge CNN. I get it on my local (NYC) cable. It offers an interesting perspective, and on many issues it is probably just as objective or more so than the mainstream US media.
-- I don't make a big distinction between Ann's silly interviews with people like Angelina Jolie and Matt Lauer's "newsmaking" interviews with people like Tom Cruise.
-- I don't really care if Ann bumbles a few words. She wins me over with her gorgeous smile and flirtatious wink.
-- Ann HAS done some excellent work: her trip to Sri Lanka after the Tsunami, for example. She is bold and courageous.
-- Even when she overdoes it with her questioning, as documented on these pages, I find her manner sincere and touching.
Now, why do I love her?
-- She is the most beautiful woman on television, bar none.
-- She is expressive and warm.
-- She is very caring.
-- She lets her hair fly free. She is not carefully coifed.
-- She has her own style.
-- She doesn't take herself all that seriously.
I watch the Today show BECAUSE OF Ann Curry.
Go look at the pics on the "Great hair watch" web site of Ann smiling after she kissed Matt Lauer. She is just adorable.
Sorry if this posting offended or aggravated anybody (or EVERYBODY) on this blog.
thanks so much for the blog. ANY blog that discusses Ann Curry is a service to humanity, even if people unfairly trash her.
Can you believe how gorgeous her hair looked after Katie Couric whacked it off today>??
Can you believe how gorgeous her hair looked after Katic Couric whacked it off today???
Ann Curry sucks she stumbles through the news each morning as if she just learned to read. I can't stand her and cannot take her seriously as a news person. when she interviews people she asks really stupid questions. they should get rid of her and let Natilie Morales have her spot on the today show, She is much better at reading the news.
YESSS! I cant believe I found this page!!! Finally, I have somewhere to go to vent about the TV personality I hate most!!! Alright, these are the reasons I HATE Ann Curry:
She's FAKE! She can't be personal with anyone she talks to. Did anyone watch Ann SCOLD Bindi Erwin for praising the spirit of her late father, Steve?
She's an IDIOT! She says the STUPIDEST shit i've ever heard in my life!!
She wears the same stupid black woman suit every fuckin day!
She can't fuckin read! I'm watching her, right now, stumbling over the cuecard once again.
...And that STUPID smile! It just screams "what? im confused!"
Her raspy, bass-filled voice makes me wanna cut my ear drums out!
Last but not least, she's awkward as hell, and it shows. It is SO obvious that everyone else on the show thinks she's a dumb bitch. ...Always trying to show everone up.
I have never been SO pissed off over a tv personality.
SOMEONE STOP ANN CURRY! SHE'S PISSING OFF THE NATION!
Ann Curry is a very amazing person. Over the years I have watch her grow from being a local new anchor to one of the most watch people in America. She has grace, she is very respectful to those around her. She always treats you as a friend. And when she stumbles through the news in the morning it just shows that she is human and makes mistakes just like everyone else on the earth. You act like you dont make mistakes that your perfect. I want you to so me someone perfect and I will show you someone that is fake.
Anne Curry is a little bitch and a whore. She likes to treat people like children, and sucks in general. You would think that NBC would hire a personality/journalist that actually has a little bit of class and professionalism. Natalie Morales has more going for her than silly ass Anne Curry.
Anne Curry needs to be fired. She is full of crap, and most of the stuff that comes out of her mouth is a bunch of dunguss. I hope that they kick her ass off the program and into the cold ass streets. She could possibly make money selling ice cream on the streets. She is one very STUPID anchor, and needs to really be put into her place.
(The trash can on the side of the street)
-I mean Really- Who in their right mind would think that this bitch actually has any sort of opinion that would merit ANY value?
Clueless People - Maybe...
So all will know, Anne Curry is not interesting at all, and she really stinks as a TV personality. She is totally FAKE and therefore can suck on popsickle sticks for all anyone cares. If you like anne curry join the fanclub, cause thre are only 2 members. Geez... What the hell is the bitch thinking??
I often wonder how she even got the job on The Today Show. There's no question about it; she is not good. People might think she seems caring or dresses well, which is fine and probably true... but she can't get through ONE report without either an "I'm confused" look or a stutter. How did she get one of the most prestigious reporting/anchor jobs in the country when she can't even do it well!!?? I agree with the above comment about Natalie Morales. She's way better.
Ann Curry still sucks. NBC needs to get her off of the air. She is making people turn away from the Today show. But hey I guess thats not bad too much fluff.
I've watched Ann on NBC over the years and was very suprised when I met her in person working as a cashier in a restaurant 2 yrs ago. I have to agree she is fake to me atleast. In the 2 minute transaction she did not make eye contact with me once which i was very offended by, even when I tried to get her attention she still purposely avoided eye contact and was in a rush, worst of all she was about to leave w/o tipping then with sarcasm added a tip to the reciept. She seems like a biggot and conceided person. The kind of person who doesent care what anyone thinks of her because hey in her mind she is "Ann Curry" F##k what you think of me attitude. I hate people like that.
Ann Curry is so fake. She is not even good enough of a journalist\talking head\actor to feign that she cares anything about any of the people she interviews, UNLESS she can relate to it directly in her life. She barely lets people finish their thoughts and on Katie Couric's last show, she tried so hard to steal the show away from all the other Today show personalities to try to show the world how she and Katie are best buds. It was so contrived, it was sickening. She had to get the last kiss and hug in so that the audience may see her as the next in line for the top spot there. Not that it matters but I can't imagine what it would be like to be married to that Ice Princess.
OMG, I couldn't agree more with everyone here. Ann Curry is the fakest, most insincere, worst 'news person' on TV. No doubt about it. I agree that Natalie deserves to take over for her, earn her salary, etc. I couldn't have said it better than someone else here -- she DOES seem as if she is learning to read every time she does the news, AND she NEVER listens to people when they respond. SO awkward, and everyone on the show despises her -- so obvious.
Ann Curry is not the most "beautiful woman in news, bar none". Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but that statement is incorrect. Megyn Kelly is hotter. Natalie Morales is prettier. Ann Curry is a pig.
I'll just leave you with this, for all you Ann Curry lovers out there. A classic quote from your condescending hero: "Good morning, good morning everybody, in the news this morning, Good morning."
Ann does stumble with her lines at times... but she is genuine and kind... plus she is so beautiful and sexy... I love Ann Curry
I think you have to look at the different age groups as to whom they see as attractive. The older I get, so do the age of the women I find attractive. I am 51 and Ann Curry can run circles around those younger "pretty talking heads".
Hey Jacob
Why "hate" and why "fucking"? Are you angry? Is it satan? Are you also a road rager? Did Ann spit on your grandmother's grave? Geez.
There's a fine line between fake and real and I think you've got it twisted up, my man.
I do not hate Ann Curry - because she is not worth hating. She is good looking yes, but who cares. She is hands down the worst journalist who is on the prime time...for years now no body has come even close.
I hate Ann Curry's tone when she is trying to sound concerned and act gentle. It is so annoying it is chalkboard torture. I dislike her style so much that I put it on mute.
her eyebrows look like sperm... someday her nose is going to wake up and find itself pregnant
... and i second all of the real reasons why she's incompetent... i just felt like being petty for a minute.
I don't care what you people say about Ann Curry but I find her to be a genuine, intelligent, and professional newscaster. Whenever she interviews people, she is so compassionate and full of empathy. Is it that you are all jealous of her? I wish I could meet Ann in person because I know she's a very down to earth individual and I would love to have her as a friend. So, stop people because if you think you can do better, then why don't you send your resume to NBC and maybe you can get a job. Stop wasting your time knocking Ann and put your energy doing good for others. Why don't you volunteer in Africa or some other third world country.
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