I have a secret guilty pleasure- except it isn't really a secret*... and though I probably should, I never really feel guilty about it.
Here it is: I watch QVC.
That's right folks. It is lovely. I totally watch. No matter what those fools are selling. As you all know, I thrive being around people. During the off chance I am alone, I don't like it, so... bam, I turn on the Q and it's like instant company- they talk to me.
Ok, so I watch... why? They are just so damned entertaining. They are so excited about whatever they are selling. And they not only attract dynamic viewers such as myself, but they also attract celebrity's to shill their crap live. Among them: Joan Rivers (such a diva), Elton John (diva), Heidi Klum (diva), and the best of them all, your favorite toothy Mormon and mine: Marie Osmond (thankfully, not a diva; she is perfect).
So as I sit watching Lisa, a perky sass with a few too many face lifts trying to get me to buy something I have no need for, I can't help but think "I can do this" (no, not "I can buy this"- but "I can sell this").
As far as I can tell, this is what it takes to be a host:
1.) You have to be ridiculous- check
2.) You have to be charming- check
3.) You must be able to wear a lot of makeup- right, yes, go on
4.) The more animated, the better- check
5.) You have to talk for like 3 hours about crap you don't give a damn about- have you read my blog?
This gig is so doable for me.
*The real secret is that, turns out, I am not alone. Once last year, 1,246,387 idiots called in ONE DAY to order crap off QVC. That doesn't even take into account their website store, which, yes, live streams their tv online! In Zimbabwe? Yes, you too can watch QVC.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
You will absolutely die if you don't buy this POS before midnight, when it turns into a pumpkin and the price triples! Act now.
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I think you've found your true calling in life.
I agree Mare. You've got to do it. You are so capable. They really are so entertaining (and ridiulous).
I'm okay with QVC, but not with HSN. They didn't exactly make it known that I was entering into a once-a-month billing/payment plan.
Count me in, we would be a very dynamic duo and the fans would eat it up!
Funny, hosting QVC has been a lifetime career goal of mine as well! Good luck with that, when I get hired I'll put in a good word for you....only if you do the same :)
My 3 payments of $19.95 are ready to purchase whatever you'll be selling.
"Thats my Girl!"The apple does not fall from the tree!
You and Carlee both! I've never gotten into it, but if you were a host I would totally start watching QVC. :-)
I would buy anyday if you were hosting
I’m embarrassed that I’ve linked people to your blog as my "blog of the day". Simply humiliated.
I remember the night in Easton when we stayed up late at watched QVC. Oh to be doing that again!
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