Meredith Vieira Sucks Ass and Let Me Tell You Why

If you watched the Today show Friday morning, you know why.

If you read Suburban Bliss, you know why.

If you read any of these blogs, you know why.

You still don't know? Really, do I have to tell you people everything? (All 42 of you?)

Alright, let me sum up:

Melissa Summers writes a blog called Suburban Bliss. (The martini with the pacifier in it is her logo.)

A few months ago, she was embroiled in the debate over Cocktail Playgroups. (Look away little Johnny, mommy is drinking WINE. The horror!)

As a result of that involvement, she was invited to Today for what was to be "a lighthearted romp" but was instead a study in one-sided journalism.

Meredith Vieira interviewed Melissa along with Janet Taylor, a corporate stress management coach who thinks drinking to relax sends the wrong message to children. Well fine, that is her opinion. The problem is she kept repeating the same statement over and over again in obvious confusion between staying on message and rote repetition. Not only was it annoying, it did not convince me in the least that drinking alcohol in front of children is a bad thing.

The part where she is okay with moms AND dads drinking alcohol at backyard BBQs may have something to do with my dismissal of her condemnation of mom-only gatherings. I wonder what she would say about a father-son outing to a baseball game where dad orders a bucket of beer.

My problem with Meredith Vieira is this: real journalists ask hard questions, not stupidly irrelevant questions that do not further the discussion. For example: What's the difference between a group of babysitters getting together and drinking alcohol while they oversee their charges versus a group of mothers getting together for playgroup and having wine with their goat cheese salad? What's the difference? Yes, she actually asked that.

See the video for Melissa's response. (Total length is about 7 minutes. Melissa's segment starts at 2:37.) And while you are watching, take note of Meredith's facial expressions. Is it just me or does she look like an ad for constipation*? (Meow)

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*Props to Erma Bombeck for that line. May [insert deity of choice] have mercy on her hilarious soul.

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Tags: meredith vieira sucks, momtini, suburban bliss on today, cocktail playgroups

Comments

[Sherry]

I think the most disappointing thing about is that I always felt like Meredith championed mothers in general and I feel let down by her interview.

[JCW]

The shame of it is I've always liked Meredith. Only person on the damn View I'd have considered having lunch with.

Maybe it's the new job? Perhaps she feels the pressure to live up to Katie Couric's reputation as an Uber-Bitch?

[tesalc]

In the words of the esteemed Keith Olberman...

Meredith Vieira, Today's Worst Person in the World!

I came across your blog after reading your comment on Meredith's blog.

[GetSheila]

Sherry: I know! What the heck is wrong with her?

JCW: I haven't watched Today in ages and this kind of interviewing does not provide any incentive.

Tesalc: LOVE it! I wonder who we will all be pissed off at tomorrow. Ooh, I hope we go back to Donald Trump. He's icky.

[tesalc]

Oh yes The Donald is so icky. I've been taking care of my future sister-in-law while she recovers from surgery, anyway today we were watching him on E! and commenting on how gross it must be for Melania to have sex with him. There just isn't enough money in the world...

[Jamiee]

Meredith Viera really does suck. I haven't watched Today since she's been putting her stupid face on there. Does she have to do EVERY segment??

[Rachel]

Melissa Summers has the healthiest attitude! I get together with a group of moms almost weekly and during that time we have a glass of wine (maybe even 2). This is our regeneration time and allows us to feel more human. Meredith clearly doesn't understand....I'm so happy to see that other people aren't huge fans of hers. In my opinion, she always looks constipated ;-)