Grab Your Pitchfork! Rosie on HSN!

Wow!

I tried to defend Rosie here, and boy did I hear about it! I thought that what I had to say was rather even-handed. Apparently, I was mistaken.

I still stand by my words.

There are evil people in the world--people who ruthlessly prey on the weakest and most innocent among us--worthy of spite, anger, tar, feathers, and pitchforks, but Rosie simply isn't one of them.

She isn't evil.

She's an opinionated loudmouth comedian/talk show host.

Agree with her politics or not ... think she's funny or not ... think she should just shut the hell up or keep talking ... she's not the enemy.

All of the proceeds--all of them--from her Crafty U book are being donated to her children's charity, For All Kids. She chose to create her own charity organization instead of donating to another so that she could personally cover the administrative costs of running the organization so that anyone who donated would know that all their money was being used to help and not just to raise more money.

That isn't evil.

I'm not saying you should like her or watch her or even donate to her causes, but there are worse people in the world to use energy and resources fighting against.

I watched her on HSN (see the videos below) and didn't see or hear anything terrible. But don't take my word for it. Watch and judge for yourself ... or don't.


Rosie selling her book:




Rosie selling her DVD:

Rosie the Riviter!

According to Rosie's website, she will be the latest celebrity peddling her wares on HSN (aren't they all these days????)

Along with the Rosie O'Donnell Show Season One DVD, she'll be selling her latest book, Crafty U, a crafting book for kids that has gotten great reviews on Amazon. Rosie is an avid crafter--remember back during her old show when she was obsessed with decoupage? While she personally uses crafting as a way to relax, with the new book, she wants to inspire families to spend more time together crafting using mostly found objects and lots of creativity.

Ok, so here's the meat of the whole thing: some people hate Rosie with a fiery passion and therefor are absolutely horrified that HSN would dare let her on the air.

I don't agree.

Rosie is rather ... shall I say ... outspoken about many hot-button political issues, so I'm not saying that you need to agree with her opinions or even agree with the way she goes about expressing them (usually very loudly!!!)

From what I've seen of Rosie over the years, she is a basically kind-hearted person who feels passionately about protecting and helping children. She has admitted to fighting personal demons from childhood and has been in therapy for years to address her problems.

My point is that although she might go about things the wrong way, her heart is usually in the right place, which is more than I can say about many of the people she fights with. Besides, sometimes things just need to be shaken up a bit!

If nothing else, she'll probably make for some great entertainment. In all the fuss about her politics, people forget how funny she can be.

Although, I must admit, with the political firestorm going on right now, it'll be interesting to see how long she can bite her tongue (not one of her better talents!)

So all this talk of boycotting Rosie or HSN is completely stupid. Get over yourselves. No one is perfect and she would probably be the first one to admit that.

Check her out 9/21- HSN 12PM, 6PM, and 11PM EST.

Today's Blue Plate Specials ... 10,000 Calories

Be sure to vote in the Home Shopping Cage Match!!! It's at the top of the right hand column, so it's easy to find. Every vote counts, Vote or Die, Rock the Vote, and all that business. This week two plastic surgery divas face off: Joan Rivers vs. Adrienne Arpel. Who do you think does it better???

I was watching the Olympics swimmers in their little Spanx-looking swimsuits again last night and saw an interesting segment about Michael Phelps. He said that he has to eat between 8 to 10 thousand calories a day. 10,000 calories!!! Basically, when he's not swimming or sleeping, he's eating. I would look like Jabba the Hut!

There are rumors flying that Paula Abdul is coming to HSN after her split from the Q and that Rosie O'Donnell will also be selling craft stuff on HSN. I haven't seen anything to substantiate either of these yet, but my fingers are crossed! Many people seem to think that it would be a bad thing. Come on! Think about the entertainment value, people.

HSN TS is a Slinky Brand 3 piece Jacket and Pant Set. I am not feeling this one--probably because it's hand wash and lay flat to dry. Although, I will say that I'm glad they offer the different blazer styles (three-quarter sleeve, button, or zip) and different lengths (petite, regular, and tall). I'm sorry, but you just can't hem something like this! Or at least I can't.


The QVC TSV is the Borba Age Defying Complete 4-piece Recovery Kit. Although I haven't tried this kit, I do have a little Borba in my collection. I don't know how well it works since I can never use one product exclusively or long enough to actually find out. I can say that it smells great! And if you want that new age defying advanced recovery creme, you'll have to get it from QVC since it won't be in other stores until February.


The Judith Ripka TSV on Thursday will be a Sterling 18", 22" or 54" Cultured Freshwater Pearl Chain You can go ahead and order it now ... not that I love Ripka or anything. Unlike Czar Naomi, Judith seems to actually appreciate her QVC customers. And don't forget: Free Shipping on all TSV's this week!


The ShopNBC OTV is a 14K White or Yellow Gold Five Stone 1.00ct Princess Cut Diamond Ring. The description states that the color is H-I and the clarity is I2-I3, but it seems to look better than that. Maybe the on-air samples are a little better. I do like this ring since I have a thing for band-style rings.

Gossip: If You Don't Have Anything Nice to Say, Come Sit Next to Me!

From the celebrity gossip sites:

What does this female talk show host/ B list actress enjoy doing on her weekends more than anything? How about sitting in front of her television all weekend and ordering jewelery from home shopping channels. Thousands and thousands of dollars worth. And the funny thing is she doesn't really wear any, she just likes the shows and buying.

I heard that Kirstie Ally liked to buy tons of stuff off home shopping channels that she didn't even really want or need, but she's not a talk show host that I know of! Sounds like something Rosie O'Donnell might do. Whoopi Goldberg, maybe? She won an Oscar so I think that makes her an A-list actress, no? Kelly Ripa? Soap opera is B-list at best?

Whoever it is, Queen Bea would love to troll through her treasure troves!