Tuesday, June 23, 2009

East Coast Interruption: Obama Press Conference

President Obama is in the middle of a press conference right now which is interrupting the soaps for us East coasters. He just spent the last five minutes talking about his smoking habits so I turned off the TV in frustration.

Fans aren't the only ones who get annoyed by these interruptions (when there is no "breaking" news involved). ALL MY CHILDREN's Denise Vasi just tweeted about it.

@denisevasi But seriously how long is this press conference?? I mean, I love me some Obama but he's killing my storyline right now. Grrrrrr

Amazingly, this press conference didn't happen during GUIDING LIGHT here in New York and ruin Ed's return. The network and local affiliate have had a bad habit of spoiling several wonderful GL moments this year.

Alison Sweeney tweeted on pre-emptions as well.

@Ali_Sweeney #DOOL so frustrated by all the pre-emptions lately. TPTB were bummed that fans didn't know in advance We'll try to post info if/when we know

2 comments:

  1. Yes, technically we did know, that is, if you pay attention. Last night when I heard the President would speak at 12:30 it was sort of a no brainer daytime would be interupted. Someone need to get their priorities in order IMO.

    Also, he did not speak for 5 min about smoking. LOL Geesh, he was just answering questions and then showed some annoyance that the question seemed to be more about him that the issue at hand which he put back on track.

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  2. He was answering a question but he did spent five minutes talking about smoking saying he's 95% "cured" and doesn't do it around his family. I don't consider that breaking news at all. As a person who can't stand being around smoke, it was extra annoying for me.

    Somtimes these press conferences are important and there is news or a statement to be made, but once the Q&A starts it tends to become a waste of time for viewers.

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