What do you think of Katie Couric?

[princesspumpkin]

I lived in Northern California (Silicon Valley) for many years and have a degree from Stanford Business School. While I am not rich by any means, I know many, many people who are incredibly wealthy - some of the names you would recognize in an instant. (I am not bragging - it's just a matter of circumstance.)

I would say that 99.9% of them think that paying $800 for a pair of fashion shoes is just ridiculous. Now if they were custom made for support, etc that would be a different story. The ultra wealthy people that I know are for the most part just folks. I had some of these people to dinner at my tiny apartment and even though they may live in large homes it didn't really matter to them.
I have one acquaintance who literally has more money than Teresa Heinz - he does live in a nice home (but not a mansion) but does not live an extravagant live style by any means.
Most of us are limited on what we can buy because of our finances. I've had some interesting conversations with some people who are not. Many of these people grew up in low to moderate income families so it is not like they have always had money. They all said that they learned quickly that you still buy what you need and can use if you have any sense at all rather than just buying because can.
I personally don't care what kind of shoes someone wears. If an $800 pair of shoes is SO important to you and you can afford it then have at it, but it's still a DECISION that reflects ones' value system like most other acquisitions.

Other people have noted that she is really frugal (or cheap) most of the time. So, what's wrong with splurging on something you really like? I look at a lot of Dis'ers who only stay in the Deluxe resorts at WDW. They spend thousands of more dollars than other people do because 1. that's what they like and 2. that's what they can afford. Who am I to judge? She's frugal about most things , and splurges on some things. As long as she isn't paying my mortrgage (although I wish she were), I read InStyle magazine and love some of the fashions in there. They aren't too flashy and look quite classy or casual. Then I see the price - and many times they might cost hundreds of dollars! If I made millions each year and saw outfits that I liked which cost hundreds of dollars, I don't think that says something negative about my value system. It just says that I can afford something more expensive than when I made only $30,000. I'm not mad at her

 

[mtblujeans]

Nope, don't like her and don't put any time into what she has to say!

 

[ChristmasElf]

She loves to interupt people that she is interviewing. You cannot even get a thought out when she is on to the next question. Just my 2 cents though.

Diane Sawyer, Charlie Gibson and Robin Roberts just make you feel more at ease. Although occasionally they may interupt, it's just to keep the show running on time as it is LIVE TV and no room for mistakes.

 

[IamTink]

I read one thing about her that I liked in Reader's Digest. Even though she has a ton of money, she doesn't spend it on ridiculous things. She said that she thought buying a $6000 Hermes bag was sick. I agree. It was also pretty brave of her to get a colonoscopy on the show, with the whole world watching. However, plastic surgery and botox have ruined her face and made her difficult to watch.

Today is still the best morning show out there. They always get the best interviews, first, and they appeal to a younger crowd. The other morning shows are mainly aimed at senior citizens.

ITA except that I'm not sure she's had plastic surgery. I do know that they usually put way too much eye liner on her & I think that as you age, less is more. I think they have some great chemistry on that show.

I don't know why someone would be upset because Katie was in the "in" crown & only hopes her daughters don't have to experience the bullying. What's wrong w/that? What parent wouldn't want their child to not be bullied? She's obviously outgoing & was probably popular & didn't get picked on. I thought her response was appropriate. Somebody mentioned that Matt was "probably lying" but it made them feel better. That's telling me that you would prefer someone lie to you than be truthful as Katie was. I guess the Today show isn't for you then. I think the Today Show does much better interviews because they will push the envelope further for that question that all the viewers are knowing should be a follow-up. Other shows frequently do not do that follow-up question.

 

[IamTink]

All I have to say is I miss Jane Pauley, she is one Classy lady. That's Class, with a capital C.

She sure is! Bryant Gumbel should have been happy when he had her. The backlash from his actions pretty much ruined him as a tolerable host of anything. He always came off as very pompous to me. If he hadn't gotten rid of her, Katie would not have had that particular break & we don't know where she would be today....no pun intended.

 

[IamTink]

I like her okay. I think she's at a strange point in her career. She's in her late 40's and still very pretty. But i get the impression she's used to being able to flirt with guys she's interviewing, and sometimes it diminishes her credibility, imho. She needs to become more dignified. P.S. If I see one more camera shot of her legs instead of the person she's interviewing, I'll scream.

ITA as far as the leg comment goes. Her legs seem too defined. Less muscle building would be better. That comment just made me hoot.

That's it exactly! I think that is why when she did not share a personal experience with not fitting in in school, it really rubbbed me the wrong way.

I think everyone has had a "moment" or two in their school career where they did not feel like they fit in. Even the popular crowd did, I am sure. She could of shared an experience like that. I am thinking, that Today is on early AM, maybe alot of HS girls watch it before heading out to school. I think if Katie could of conjured up a time in her teen years where she felt like she did not fit in ( even if it was for all of 10 minutes), those teen girls watching, who probably walk into living hell when they step into their school, would of had a sliver of hope that everything might be OK after all. Does this make sense?

My experience with the "popular" crowd was, most of them were cheerleaders. and they were CRUEL. If your have a DD that cheers, good for her, good for you. But I was deeply affected by "those" girls growing up, and watching Katie the other day with those women, talking about how horrible school can be for some girls (and boys) not fitting in, and you have Matt saying he knows exactly what they are talking about, he lived it. Then you have Katie, with her perky little smile talk about how she is worried for her daughter, how she fits in. It totally brought me back to my adolesence, and those "my farts don't stink, but you do" cheerleaders.

I for one was a cheerleader & had for the most part a great time in high school & jr high school where I was also a cheerleader. And no, all cheerleaders do not put out. I also had friends that were popular as you describe & others that were not as "popular". I learned by 9th grade that the "in" crowd is fun but riding the outskirts of that crowd & having a very large circle of friends from any grade/group was much more to my liking. I will admit that this was a very conscious decision as most, not all, of the cheerleaders can be cruel at times & not someone you would want to associate with all the time. But, I loved cheerleading. I'm sure people on the swim team, gymnastics teams (which I also participated) didn't always like everyone on their teams but still were on the teams because they loved the sport. I'm sure some of the people on those teams are also mean as are some of the people that make-up the yearbook, Chess Team and any other group of teens or youngsters you get together. Maybe it would make you feel better to know that I had a horrible time in elementary school but rose above that.

To blame people forever for your prejudice towards them as a teen isn't fare. I had a neighbor years ago that was married to a very quiet guy from my graduating class. She was 2 years behind my class in school & I never had the opportunity to meet her. She said after she had gotten to know me that she always assumed I was a snob because I was a cheerleader. She was quieter and more studious but, it shows that she never gave me a chance because I was a cheerleader. I would have given her the chance if I had had the opportunity to meet her which is more than I can say for her or you from the sound of it. You have to be open to all people to learn what type of person that they truly are. You have to open your heart & realize that it's truly what's on the inside.