How and why does Oprah Winfrey wield literary power? - GoFuckYourself.com

hateman · 11-23-2007, 04:24 AM

Why, with a wave of her hand, can Winfrey cause any book, however shitty, to became and instant bestselling sensation?

Why, when Winfrey takes personal offense to a book she may or may not have featured in her book club, do the authors appear sniveling on her TV show and "stand trial" against the judgment and authority of Winfrey? Are they required by law? If she doesn't "pardon" them, will their careers be truly fucked? Is she that important to publishing houses, and more important, people who purchase books?

If she had a "gravy club," where every episode different recipes for gravies were compared, I would permit her some authority-- but not books. What kind of culture allows The Oprah Winfrey Show to become, in effect, the most (economically) important literary journal in the land?

mrthumbs · 11-23-2007, 04:30 AM

you have a crush on oprah?

Malicious Biz · 11-23-2007, 05:06 AM

because she has a HUGE and rabidly loyal fan base of lonely housewives that take every word she says as absolute gospel.

Poontank · 11-23-2007, 05:32 AM

Scootermuze · 11-23-2007, 07:29 AM

She was sued by the beef guys in Texas because of a single statement she made about never eating a hamburger again.. They said she caused beef sales to drop noticably...

As stated, she has a very loyal fan base..

Have an author on her show and it's pretty much an automatic best-seller..

tony286 · 11-23-2007, 07:34 AM

If she gets people to read its a good thing.

Violetta · 11-23-2007, 07:40 AM

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StuartD · 11-23-2007, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by hateman

to became and instant bestselling sensation?

Ironic to have a thread with "literary power" in the title and then... this.

headless ghost · 11-23-2007, 08:04 AM

its just like the "sheep; on gfy.
no difference.
sheep herding I think they call it.

hateman · 11-23-2007, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by StuartD

Ironic to have a thread with "literary power" in the title and then... this.

fuck off, you stupid fucking idiot troll.

CheneyRumsfeld · 11-23-2007, 08:47 AM

its very simple, really.
you are just not smart enough to figure it out.
you, like most of the idiots on here are cute and rather amusing when you try to think.
just don't hurt youself.

Shagbunny · 11-23-2007, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Poontank

AmeliaG · 11-23-2007, 08:51 AM

I think any webmaster should know that eyeballs = power.

sumphatpimp · 11-23-2007, 09:22 AM

Oprah is the lead cunt
all the other cunts follow.
you are a webmaster and didn't know how this works?
surfer!

FakeNick · 11-23-2007, 10:58 AM

because she is black and can actually read unlike the rest of the race

StuartD · 11-23-2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by hateman

fuck off, you stupid fucking idiot troll.

Says the illiterate

hateman · 11-23-2007, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by StuartD

Says the illiterate

says the fat, smelly, trolling loser.

go back to playing video games, douche.

frostyimpressions · 11-23-2007, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Malicious Biz

because she has a HUGE and rabidly loyal fan base of lonely housewives that take every word she says as absolute gospel.

That's exactly it. Her fan base is lonely and low self-esteem housewives who rely on someone to look up to and someone to tell them what to do or buy.

dav3 · 11-23-2007, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by frostyimpressions

who rely on someone to look up to and someone to tell them what to do or buy.

This can be said for the majority of the American public.

D · 11-23-2007, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tony404

If she gets people to read its a good thing.

porntertainment · 11-23-2007, 09:49 PM

All I need to do now is get Oprah to endorse my book and I'm pretty much a guaranteed millionaire.

papill0n · 11-23-2007, 10:18 PM

because more people give a shit about what oprah has to say than you

11-23-2007, 04:24 AM	#1
hateman So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,623	How and why does Oprah Winfrey wield literary power? Why, with a wave of her hand, can Winfrey cause any book, however shitty, to became and instant bestselling sensation? Why, when Winfrey takes personal offense to a book she may or may not have featured in her book club, do the authors appear sniveling on her TV show and "stand trial" against the judgment and authority of Winfrey? Are they required by law? If she doesn't "pardon" them, will their careers be truly fucked? Is she that important to publishing houses, and more important, people who purchase books? If she had a "gravy club," where every episode different recipes for gravies were compared, I would permit her some authority-- but not books. What kind of culture allows The Oprah Winfrey Show to become, in effect, the most (economically) important literary journal in the land?

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AmeliaG Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,568	I think any webmaster should know that eyeballs = power. __________________ GFY Hall of Famer AltStar Hall of Famer Blue Blood's SpookyCash.com Babe photography portfolio

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FakeNick Confirmed User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 739	because she is black and can actually read unlike the rest of the race __________________ this is my sig, it is the only one i have which is why it is mine

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Malicious Biz So Fucking Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Put Shoe On Head Plz Posts: 4,575	because she has a HUGE and rabidly loyal fan base of lonely housewives that take every word she says as absolute gospel.

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Scootermuze Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 4,513	She was sued by the beef guys in Texas because of a single statement she made about never eating a hamburger again.. They said she caused beef sales to drop noticably... As stated, she has a very loyal fan base.. Have an author on her show and it's pretty much an automatic best-seller..

11-23-2007, 07:34 AM	#6
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	If she gets people to read its a good thing.

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headless ghost Confirmed User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 893	its just like the "sheep; on gfy. no difference. sheep herding I think they call it.

11-23-2007, 08:47 AM	#11
CheneyRumsfeld Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,341	its very simple, really. you are just not smart enough to figure it out. you, like most of the idiots on here are cute and rather amusing when you try to think. just don't hurt youself.

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sumphatpimp Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,235	Oprah is the lead cunt all the other cunts follow. you are a webmaster and didn't know how this works? surfer!

11-23-2007, 09:49 PM	#21
porntertainment Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Internet Posts: 151	All I need to do now is get Oprah to endorse my book and I'm pretty much a guaranteed millionaire.

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papill0n Unregistered Abuser Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 15,547	because more people give a shit about what oprah has to say than you