So Oprah changed her mind about supporting James Frey's Memoir "A Million Little Pieces" after it was exposed that it was mostly fabricated. She admitted she made a mistake in her call of support on Larry King, and took the author to task on today's show. So, yay, Oprah. She made a mistake, she admitted it. She took steps to make amends.
Since I've been somehow addicted to this little story for some reason. I've been reading some message boards on her site and elsewhere from her viewers and fans about this issue. It is fascinating to me how, when Oprah supported James Frey on January 11th, so did most of her fans. Now, when Oprah withdrawals her support and changes her opinion, so did they. It's better than Scientology what she's got going. I wonder what she thinks about it? What an awesome responsibility to have legions of women who can't think for themselves hanging on your every word.
I think mostly she uses her Goddess Powers for at least neutral causes rather than negative. I mean, there is nothing wrong with her supporting African non-profits per se, but it ignores the larger issues of world trade, resource equity, exploitation of third-world countries and the like. How would I shepard my flock if I were Oprah? I could get all these women to call for the impeachment of Bush? Demand a no tolerance stance on human rights violations? Demand fair trade? Or demand decent health care or childcare everywhere? Equality for women? Minorities? Fix foster care? The possibilities are endless. Do you think I could write to her and ask for that as my Wildest Dream?
She wouldn't give you healthcare and childcare everywhere, but she'd showcase you as the inspiring true story of a disabled mom and her little miracle twins and give you a year's supply of the diapers you aren't using any more.
Whadaya bet?
Posted by: shannon | January 27, 2006 at 06:13 PM