Oprah in Australia - do you give a toss?

By: JBurns
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Oprah Winfrey has arrived in Australia with 300 of her audience members. It has become a media frenzy with Oprah hysteria getting news coverage everywhere.

Are you really that interested in America's talk show queen?

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I think it's great for Australian Tourism

36%

I could not give a rats

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Richard

pffft who cares

I suppose we'll bring out our super celeb's like Hoges to impress her.

It's pathetic the way people a fall at her feet

by Richard (10/12/2010)
Crozza

Oprah Who?

I mean really, the way we as Australians fawn over these American stars is getting more and more embarrassing.

You are right Richard it's piss weak

by Crozza (10/12/2010)
watson

Who cares only billions of her viewers

by watson (11/12/2010)
ElizabethFred

They also cared about celebrity chef - who did win that again?

by ElizabethFred (11/12/2010)
Benny76

If it helps our tourism industry then good, but then again, do we want loads of annoying seppos coming here?

As for Oprah...pffft....can't wait to hear her pathetic attempt at an aussie accent, which no doubt she will roll out within seconds of her "show" starting....piss orf Oprah....go home....

by Benny76 (11/12/2010)
Whyisitso

Benny76 said:
If it helps our tourism industry then good, but then again, do we want loads of annoying seppos coming here?
As for Oprah...pffft....can't wait to hear her pathetic attempt at an aussie accent, which no doubt she will roll out within seconds of her "show" starting....piss orf Oprah....go home....



Quite predictably she tried an Aussie accent when she was crapping on about koalas. She had a typical cringe worthy seppo attempt at "G'day mate".

by Whyisitso (11/12/2010)
OzRob

Crozza said: Oprah Who?
I mean really, the way we as Australians fawn over these American stars is getting more and more embarrassing


As an Australian, I'm embarassed...and I'm nowhere near the woman. Still, not quite as embarassing for Australians as Shane Warne pumping up Liz "I have no self esteem" Hurley.

by OzRob (13/12/2010)
jaynelochert

Why does she need to bring her own audience?????

by jaynelochert (14/12/2010)
Paula


jaynelochert said:
Why does she need to bring her own audience?????


It's as a part of her swansong I think and because she can afford to spend that amount of money. I am not a fan (can't stand her shows) but I think it's rather nice that she has done this.

by Paula (15/12/2010)
ElizabethFred

Paula said:


jaynelochert said:
Why does she need to bring her own audience?????


It's as a part of her swansong I think and because she can afford to spend that amount of money. I am not a fan (can't stand her shows) but I think it's rather nice that she has done this.



IF she can afford to spend that amount of money, how come Australian taxpayers have to chip in $3mil or $4mil (depending who you quote). She could certainly afford to pay it all out of petty cash, BUT instead we have to contribute to her big-noting herself!

by ElizabethFred (14/12/2010)
LibJeff

Ozzie , Ozzie , Ozzie ... Oi , Oi , Oi
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Four Hours of MindBlowing TV , for $4 Millions
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How much more Entertainment for our Bucks do we want ?
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With Ravenous hordes of Wealthy Tourists wasting Squillions here
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Thrown in for good measure , to pacify the "Non-Believers"
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GullibleJeff
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P.S Just heard Oprah herself say , MONEY WELL SPENT !

by LibJeff (14/12/2010)
Whyisitso

How sad that she has to buy her popularity. Even sadder are the hoards of gullible middle aged women fawning over her and feeding her ego trip.

by Whyisitso (14/12/2010)
LibJeff

Incase anyone thinks she hasn't got much influence
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Ask a bloke called Pres Obama (her man in washington)
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Bet KRudd wish's she was on his publicity team before Juliafication
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RaptJeff
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SuckaJeff

by LibJeff (14/12/2010)
watson

Well the taxpayer spent 40 million on that stupid vid for soccer world cup and we got zip for it . Iff you think spending 4 million to get oprah here is a bad call god help you

by watson (14/12/2010)
ElizabethFred

watson said: Well the taxpayer spent 40 million on that stupid vid for soccer world cup and we got zip for it . Iff you think spending 4 million to get oprah here is a bad call god help you



Well I think both projects to be a waste of money.
BUT then I thought the insulation was a waste of money, I thought the school halls was a waste of money (thank god no deaths have been attributed to that one). I think the NBN is a waste of money - infact, EVERYTHING this government, both state and federal does is a waste of money, but then, I AM a thinking Australian.
Getting back to Opray, before we all get carried away, we must remember that most of her "fans" and "followers" are mindless middle-aged women who would have neither the money or the inclination (to get off the sofas, I mean) to come to Australia. When I see her picture on top of the SHB on the cover of the New York Times, THEN I will believe it worth while!!!

by ElizabethFred (14/12/2010)
whoflungdung

Perhaps we should have sent oprah to bid on our behalf for the world cup.

by whoflungdung (14/12/2010)
ElizabethFred

Would the organisers of the "world" game know who she was - They didn't recognise Pres Obama!

by ElizabethFred (14/12/2010)
FootyJerk

get out of our country, go fix world hunger or some shit instead of giving pearl necklaces to the stupid crowd.

I thought pearl necklaces meant something different anyway. piss off oprah

by FootyJerk (14/12/2010)
LibJeff

FootyJerk said: get out of our country, go fix world hunger or some shit instead of giving pearl necklaces to the stupid crowd.
I thought pearl necklaces meant something different anyway. piss off oprah


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Any prize for guessing which regular you are FJ , before the JB invitation ?
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Whose CuteIcon /

by LibJeff (14/12/2010)
watson

I wish it was my 4 million that was offered to get oprah here what a plentiful return oh but it is stupid me

by watson (14/12/2010)
bnbsandwiches

FootyJerk said:
get out of our country, go fix world hunger or some shit instead of giving pearl necklaces to the stupid crowd.
I thought pearl necklaces meant something different anyway. piss off oprah



Have you seen the typical Oprah audience member? Most of 'em would be waiting a while for that 'other' pearl necklace ...

by bnbsandwiches (15/12/2010)
tash8497

Gawd! her visit has made some people happy! Why can't you leave it alone? so many good things happening, and some not so good, but is this the focus of your days? so bitchy

And FJ, I'm sure you contribute sooooo much for the good of others??? name your charities???

by tash8497 (15/12/2010)
Paula

tash8497 said:
Gawd! her visit has made some people happy! Why can't you leave it alone? so many good things happening, and some not so good, but is this the focus of your days? so bitchy
And FJ, I'm sure you contribute sooooo much for the good of others??? name your charities???


Bitchy is right, Tash. It's the tall poppy syndrome too I think. I noticed Russell Crowe made mention of it s well.

by Paula (15/12/2010)
tash8497

Paula, it never ceases to amaze me that threads such as this get such a foothold! Gosh, there are far worse people in the world than Oprah. osama Bin Lade...yeah...criticise him!

by tash8497 (15/12/2010)
Whyisitso

LOL....I notice that even on the forum it's the 40+ women who are supporting this loud mouthed Yank.

by Whyisitso (15/12/2010)
Whyisitso

tash8497 said:
Paula, it never ceases to amaze me that threads such as this get such a foothold! Gosh, there are far worse people in the world than Oprah. osama Bin Lade...yeah...criticise him!



Now if our government paid for HIM to come to Australia it would generate some publicity!

by Whyisitso (15/12/2010)
Paula

tash8497 said:
Paula, it never ceases to amaze me that threads such as this get such a foothold! Gosh, there are far worse people in the world than Oprah. osama Bin Lade...yeah...criticise him!


It's the whingers, Tash... always have to blame someone or abuse/criticise someone.

by Paula (15/12/2010)
Paula

Whyisitso said:
LOL....I notice that even on the forum it's the 40+ women who are supporting this loud mouthed Yank.


Better a loud mouthed Yank, than a racist git I always say.

Also, if you'd bother to read anything I've said, which you clearly DON'T, you would see that I AM NOT A FAN.

Paulasaid:... I am not a fan (can't stand her shows) but I think it's rather nice that she has done this...

by Paula (15/12/2010)
Whyisitso

Paula said:

Whyisitso said:
LOL....I notice that even on the forum it's the 40+ women who are supporting this loud mouthed Yank.


Better a loud mouthed Yank, than a racist git I always say.
Also, if you'd bother to read anything I've said, which you clearly DON'T, you would see that I AM NOT A FAN.

Paulasaid:... I am not a fan (can't stand her shows) but I think it's rather nice that she has done this...



LOL...as anticipated you're out of the blocks like a startled gazelle to criticises anything that I comment on. (Some would call it a personal attack). If you would care to read what I said rather than what you think I said you will note that I said that demographic is "in support" of the woman, nowhere did I say or imply that you or anyone else is a fan of her.

by Whyisitso (15/12/2010)
OzRob

jaynelochert said:
Why does she need to bring her own audience?????

Because they can understand what the hell she's talking about. They're used to a regular diet of Oprah-isms. It's to make her look good.

by OzRob (16/12/2010)
Whyisitso

OzRob said:
jaynelochert said:
Why does she need to bring her own audience?????
Because they can understand what the hell she's talking about. They're used to a regular diet of Oprah-isms. It's to make her look good.


They're the catalyst that's used to incite hysteria amongst the small minded throng of sheep following her around.

by Whyisitso (16/12/2010)
Rob52

Just wondering how the footage will be edited, will it make look nice or a bunch of Bogans? ?

by Rob52 (19/12/2010)
tash8497

and it's being perpetuated endlessly on this b...y thread!

by tash8497 (19/12/2010)
ElizabethFred

tash8497 said: and it's being perpetuated endlessly on this b...y thread!



Sorry Tash I tried to fill in the spaces but can't think of what word you were saying ?

by ElizabethFred (19/12/2010)
TalkBackKing

LOL

The money spent getting Oprah over here is priceless, the tourism dollars were well spent!

Let's move on. How about complaining about the Australian F1 Grand Prix that's apparently losing $50 million a year?

Makes the money paid to Oprah seem chump change!

by TalkBackKing (19/12/2010)
Whyisitso

I wonder if she's going to solve the problems in Fiji whilst she's there?

by Whyisitso (19/12/2010)
ElizabethFred

TalkBackKing said: LOL
The money spent getting Oprah over here is priceless, the tourism dollars were well spent!
Let's move on. How about complaining about the Australian F1 Grand Prix that's apparently losing $50 million a year?
Makes the money paid to Oprah seem chump change!



Victorians alone are paying for that - serves them right

by ElizabethFred (19/12/2010)
tash8497

what about the world c up (?) bid?? now there's something to whinge about! No tourism exposure/dollars there

by tash8497 (19/12/2010)
tash8497

ElizabethFred said:


tash8497 said: and it's being perpetuated endlessly on this b...y thread!


Sorry Tash I tried to fill in the spaces but can't think of what word you were saying ?


Yeah right FRED!

by tash8497 (19/12/2010)
ElizabethFred

Well there are only 3 spaces, a five letter word, starting with b and ending with y ????

by ElizabethFred (19/12/2010)
Whyisitso

ElizabethFred said:
Well there are only 3 spaces, a five letter word, starting with b and ending with y ????


Boogy?

by Whyisitso (20/12/2010)
tash8497

ya got it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! very perceptive guys

by tash8497 (20/12/2010)
ElizabethFred

tash8497 said: and it's being perpetuated endlessly on this b...y thread!



on this boogy thread ????

Are we referring to the dance craze, the scary man or the bits that come out of the nostrils?

by ElizabethFred (20/12/2010)
tash8497

oh yuk FRED! thought you were a gennelman?

by tash8497 (20/12/2010)
ElizabethFred

I was, then I came on this forum and had to put up with some of the dumb bleeding hearts

by ElizabethFred (20/12/2010)
Whyisitso

I think "bodgy" might have been a better suggestion

by Whyisitso (20/12/2010)
ElizabethFred

Good one WIIS

by ElizabethFred (20/12/2010)
tash8497

ElizabethFred said: I was, then I came on this forum and had to put up with some of the dumb bleeding hearts


WOO HOO...go FRED!

by tash8497 (20/12/2010)
Lucks

Typical Yanks" In God We Trust and if that fails to helps us escape reality then we have Opra"
We don't need her to up lift us here. Go back Home and stay there...

by Lucks (07/08/2011)
Lucks

Already made a statment

by Lucks (07/08/2011)
smdu

Lucks said:
Typical Yanks" In God We Trust and if that fails to helps us escape reality then we have Opra"
We don't need her to up lift us here. Go back Home and stay there...


She has been home for a few months...

by smdu (07/08/2011)
 

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