Today surprised viewers today when it opted to air an interview with Kris Jenner instead of the moment of silence in memory of 9/11, as it had done in years past.
Given the fact that just about every other network chose to pay homage to the attacks at 8:46 am, it first seemed like an odd choice going with the matriarch of the Kardashian clan. An unexpected move? Yes, but not necessarily a bad one.
President Obama and the First Lady led the moment of silence at the White House, which the other two morning shows covered. Today's decision not do the same may have been an attempt to appeal to those who found it just too much to bear.
The endless stream of stories about the September 11 terrorist attacks can be emotionally trying for many. It's not as though they don't care. The entire nation was shaken by that unbelievable tragedy. Rather, taking an occasional break from the non-stop news about it may feel necessary to get through the day.
After all, isn't that the entire point of reality TV -- to provide a mindless escape. We all know no one does that better than the Kardashians. For those watching Today, Kris certainly didn't disappoint. She talked about the importance of changing out your breast implants when you get older, working out, and daughter Kim Kardashian's romance with Kanye West. Yes, it was fluff, but perhaps much needed fluff at that particular moment.
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Too much to bear? Millions of Americans have no choice but to bear this day after day, including those who lost loved ones in the attacks and those who are serving in Afghanistan or who have loved ones serving in Afghanistan. The Today Show's decision was distasteful and disrespectful, and so is this article.
Isn't this the same network that opted to air a Michael Phelps interview instead of a tribute to the subway bombing victims during the Opening Ceremony for the Olympics?
I don't really care, my life doesn't revolve around 9/11.
@chill -- I would hardly say we are still publicly dwelling on 9/11. I would venture to say that the majority of Americans hardly think about it at all on a daily basis; I know I don't. I don't think it's too much to ask for a major news network to take a minute, like all the other major news networks, and air a moment of silence. If anyone wants to not dwell on it or escape the sadness of this day, then turn on E! or Bravo or any other channel that isn't a major news network. NBC effed up, as usual.