Oprah? God? Who is Who?

I stand outside of the "Oprah" circle. Based on what I read, hear, watch and see, I am apparently the one person on this planet that is not a part of, nor wishing to be, the "World According to Oprah"! The latest piece of wisdom to come from Ms "O" is in regards to the uproar of the book, "A Million Little Pieces". A book I have not read.

As an outsider from Oprah's world, I use the words puzzled and mystified to describe the "World of Oprah". A book endorsed by Oprah (called "Oprah's Book Club"), will skyrocket to best seller. (Personally, if I am about to buy a book and I see it is an "Oprah Book Club" selection, I refuse to buy it)!

Oprah likes some product? Why, it is THE product to have. What is Oprah's opinion about this or that? For if SHE gives anything a Thumbs Up, then it is gospel.

Again, being an outsider from Oprah's world, here is what I observe.

Internet clubs, the ones I belong too anyhow, continually talk about Oprah almost as a higher power, a celestial being!! No matter where I am in "real" life, the store, work, you name it, I hear about "Oprah" and what incredible thing "happened today". ("Did you see Oprah"? is a familiar refrain no matter where I go, and I'm not the one being asked)!!

When I see clips of her shows, not counting the controversial issues, like Tom Cruise jumping on the couch, or the Frey fiasco, it is when she is doing one of her "giveaways". What I see when the camera's pan the audience are people who appear to be in lifes dispair, in great need (of what?). People who appear to worship the ground she walks on. She is the Savior. Is this considered "normal" behavior?

Many people went to help out after Katrina. Many stayed and are still there. Oprah pops up, hugs, tears etc, and it is like the second coming!

I used to watch Oprah. When she was a human being. Back in the '80's. I'd catch her show when she was struggling with life's issues, or working on weight etc. I stopped watching when Oprah changed for format. I've only caught a few shows in the past decade or so, but from all I see, read and hear, I feel like I have not missed a show!

Oprah! It appears it is all about her. Now she is backtracking on the Frey book fiasco. But is it totally unselfish? Or is it to save face in the view of the backlash of emails she got when she defended Frey on Larry King? Now I hear that the publishing world is going to "rethink" what they publish!! My understanding is this is basically happening since Oprah took to task not only Frey, but the publishing world for merely believing authors of non fiction books instead of checking stats.

Now I'm not opposed to this. But once again, it is OPRAH who, with one show, has caused this.

I do have to say to Oprah! Girlfriend, you look MARVELOUS!! When I saw scenes from your show on Thursday, all I could think of is to ask you who has worked on your face. You've always been lovely, but now you absolutely glow! Oprah. You share everything, or so I've been told. Please share with me your cosmetic surgeon. You can email me at the email on my blogsite if you wish to keep it quiet.

If Oprah were anyone but Oprah, would she be getting the accolades? Or would people be wondering about the "cult" following this person has established?

I even hesitate to publish this post, for lightening might strike me down. I DID though, put Oprah's name in "Gold". Maybe this will help?