What's the big deal?
From IMDB News:
Oprah Upset by Hermes Snub and Weak Apology
Multi-media queen Oprah Winfrey isn't likely to return to any of Hermes' stores in the near future after being humiliated by store bosses in Paris, France. The luxury goods company was forced to issue an apology to Winfrey earlier this week, after the talk show host was turned away at the door of the Paris store last week, while she was shopping for a gift for pal Tina Turner. Security staff informed Winfrey that the store was closed for a public relations meeting, but the TV star's best pal and traveling companion Gayle King insists Oprah was treated badly. King says, "People were in the store and they were shopping. Oprah was at the door and she was not allowed into the store... It was one of the most humiliating moments of her life." Winfrey's pal also states that Oprah is upset by the Hermes' apology because "it implies that nothing offensive happened". Winfrey has called the president of Hermes in America, Robert Chavez, to inform him she will no longer be shopping in his stores. Oprah has also canceled a bag she had on order from the store.
Sheesh, that is one of the most humiliating moments of her life! She has lead a charmed life, for sure. I am sure there must be more to it for O to get so upset, but she is coming across as a spoiled celebrity who is milking this for publicity. I mean, really how many times have you arrived at a store only to be denied for one reason or another. Get over it.
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In other news, we are knee deep in house renovations in preparation for Canadian Invasion, 2005 (20 house guests in late July - all from Canada, obviously) and are making steady progress. The kitchen painting is nearly finished. perkypaduan is putting the finishing touches on the dining room. We now have the family room, living room, and halls to paint and then we're done! Ugh.
36 days and counting.
Oprah Upset by Hermes Snub and Weak Apology
Multi-media queen Oprah Winfrey isn't likely to return to any of Hermes' stores in the near future after being humiliated by store bosses in Paris, France. The luxury goods company was forced to issue an apology to Winfrey earlier this week, after the talk show host was turned away at the door of the Paris store last week, while she was shopping for a gift for pal Tina Turner. Security staff informed Winfrey that the store was closed for a public relations meeting, but the TV star's best pal and traveling companion Gayle King insists Oprah was treated badly. King says, "People were in the store and they were shopping. Oprah was at the door and she was not allowed into the store... It was one of the most humiliating moments of her life." Winfrey's pal also states that Oprah is upset by the Hermes' apology because "it implies that nothing offensive happened". Winfrey has called the president of Hermes in America, Robert Chavez, to inform him she will no longer be shopping in his stores. Oprah has also canceled a bag she had on order from the store.
Sheesh, that is one of the most humiliating moments of her life! She has lead a charmed life, for sure. I am sure there must be more to it for O to get so upset, but she is coming across as a spoiled celebrity who is milking this for publicity. I mean, really how many times have you arrived at a store only to be denied for one reason or another. Get over it.
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In other news, we are knee deep in house renovations in preparation for Canadian Invasion, 2005 (20 house guests in late July - all from Canada, obviously) and are making steady progress. The kitchen painting is nearly finished. perkypaduan is putting the finishing touches on the dining room. We now have the family room, living room, and halls to paint and then we're done! Ugh.
36 days and counting.