This week I’ve had several “is that a joke?” moments. I realized that each of them boiled down to the same question. See, I’ve been in positions where I’ve had to hire people. I’ve supervised, I’ve managed. I’ve even had to fire people. So I know the process, the ins and outs. My question this week: who on earth thought this would be a good hire?!
I caught the opening of the Miss America pageant on TLC. The “Wha?” moment for me - the introduction of the judges. Rush Limbaugh was introduced as the judge representing ”the field of communications”. How does he qualifiy as an expert in the field of communications, an expert qualified to judge the communications of others? Because he’s been on radio and television? Big whoop. His disapproval rating is almost double his approval rating. His inaccuracies are numerous and legendary. His resume includes accusing Michael J. Fox of exaggerating his Parkinson’s symptoms. He spews verbal diarrhea and that makes him equipped to evaluate the competency of others. Who the hell hired him?
Ellen DeGeneres is the new face of CoverGirl. Look, I’m a cynic and skeptic by nature. I see a mascara commercial and know those lashes are synthetic. I see flawless skin and know it has more to do with an airbrush than a foundation. But really. While I know I will never look like Drew Barrymore, Halle Berry or Evangeline Lily, I also know I will never want to look like Ellen. Is she repulsive? No. But she is in no way, shape or form, what I aspire to look like. C’mon, be honest! Who, for the love of cheese, would ever say “Boy, I wish I had Ellen DeGeneres’ fabulous, creamy, youthful skin.”?
And finally, Sarah Palin is joining FOX as a political commentator. Sigh. Somehow, being a governor who bungles, bumbles and stutters her way as the VP candidate on the presidential ticket, pretty much costing her party the election, and then crowning it all with her resignation from the governor’s office, makes her the perfect person to comment on other politicians. Well, actually, maybe it does. She is also going to host something called “Real American Stories” about Americans who have overcome adversity. You know, those Americans who are forced to do their hunting on foot, in the woods, without a helicopter.
I think I may just apply for a neurologist position. I do, after all, work in marketing.
