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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FLUFF?! No way. I remember the exact moment on 9/11! I was curling my hair on the west coast, getting ready for work and watching the news. I thought it was a horrible accident, I cried and sat down on my bed and my son came to see what was the matter, we watched the second plane hit together, horrified. My son put it together before I did and he was a 7th grader. He said, "We are at War now". Just that simple and it made it finally get through my thick head because I wasn't thinking yet.
Never forget. I won't, and I don't want ANY networks to offer "fluff" instead of memorial. It's an outrage.
So they didn't want to air the minute of silence, ok(not a very smart choice on their part), but why have the kardashian lady instead?? I mean, of all the people they could of chosen, they chose her??? How about having one of the survivors or a family member of one of the deceased on talking about how their life is today and how they are doing well despite what happened. Though I am all for a moment of silence, that is definitely something I would have been interested in seeing. Why anyone wants to watch that woman talk about anything is beyond me.
I also completely agree with Sigh.
Although I personally know of two people who were lost in 911, I could understand that one network might not carry a 911 tribute. However; think that the Kardashians are awful and would rather not see them on TV at all.