If you haven’t heard, I’m extatic that lefty lady Rachel Maddow is getting her own show on MSNBC starting next week. But in preparation of her upcoming prime time newsy-talker, Maddow is rumored to be getting a few “suggestions” from the suits at the network. According to Page Six:
MSNBC loves the chatter of liberal pundit Rachel Maddow, but not her look. Maddow…is being subjected to a network makeover. A source says an entire “glam squad” has been hired for the openly gay Maddow, and she has been asked not to wear her Drew Carey-esque glasses again. There’s even talk of “putting her in a skirt.
Um, effing lame. Why does it matter what she’s wearing, as long as it’s fit for the air? Its not like she’s dressed like a bum, or a lumberjack. Do they really think people aren’t going to tune in because she’s not dressed like Katie Couric, who isn’t taken seriously as a journalist, anyway? Will making her wear a skirt help her think harder or something? Are pantyhose the magic key to getting “Middle America” to keep on watching a lesbian spout current events?
From what I know, people were pining for Maddow to get a show as she is (and as I hope she will remain to be). TV execs are lame, Maddow is gorgeous, so suck it, pants haters!
UPDATE: Maddow replied on TV Newser on Wednesday:
I think it’s hilarious that Page Six just runs stuff that they make up. What a great job that must be! Not intimidated — thanks for the question, Ron.
I reeeeally hope this is true!!
