Originally Posted by
broms
I side 100% with Bourdain on this and a lot of his comments. Paula Deen's show is broadcast at very potent times and appeals to a larger mass (no pun intended) of what some Americans have come to serve their families on a regular basis.
I was never a big fan, but felt that keeping her diabetes a secret this long is a swindling of her fans, publishers, cookbook owners, etc. - anyone who makes a breakfast, lunch, dinner, or $$ off of her name prior to announcement. It's no secret what kind of food she cooks and promotes, and whoever knew about her condition purposely kept it quiet to keep sales up.
I think Paula's strategy is all about putting and keeping dollars in her pocket. I am sure she can reinvent herself but unless she gets a handle on her hand to her mouth and show visible proof that she is improving her health I do not see how Paula can effectively be a role model or spokesperson for diabetes. When someone says Oprah Winfrey is endorsing blah blah blah diet I ask them why would you take diet advise from her? Oprah has yo-yoed for years and is heavy still. For me to take someone seriously in the role model department they need to be living what they say.