[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

Its happened twice now to Oprah - one of the richest and most recognisable women in the world - what do you think this is?

I just dont see how it has to be racism. Maybe she doesnt look 'rich'. Thats nothing to do with race, if I went to an expensive bag shop theywould probably turn me down.

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

I just dont see how it has to be racism. Maybe she doesnt look 'rich'. Thats nothing to do with race, if I went to an expensive bag shop theywould probably turn me down.

With respect, you're not one of the richest women and most recognisable in the world though. I doubt she didn't look rich. I think the shop assistant simply didn't recognise her and it has happened before but it is interesting that the assistant assumed she couldn't afford it. Just like the assistant at Hermes who didn't think Oprah looked rich enough to be let in the store after hours.

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

With respect, you're not one of the richest women and most recognisable in the world though. I doubt she didn't look rich. I think the shop assistant simply didn't recognise her and it has happened before but it is interesting that the assistant assumed she couldn't afford it. Just like the assistant at Hermes who didn't think Oprah looked rich enough to be let in the store after hours.

Thats a totally different incident, and I dont even know about that, so its hardly fair to say that because its happened this time its proof of anything. That incident may well have been racist

From what we know about this though, there is nothing in the story that says to me that its racism. From looking around it appears the store are saying it was a misunderstanding due to the shop assistants lack of english skills. Though obviously they would say that either way.

Also, the most recognizable bit doesnt really apply? As if they knew who she was, they wouldnt have refused would they..so they obviously didnt recognize her.

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Thats a totally different incident, and I dont even know about that, so its hardly fair to say that because its happened this time its proof of anything. That incident may well have been racist

From what we know about this though, there is nothing in the story that says to me that its racism. From looking around it appears the store are saying it was a misunderstanding due to the shop assistants lack of english skills. Though obviously they would say that either way.

Also, the most recognizable bit doesnt really apply? As if they knew who she was, they wouldnt have refused would they..so they obviously didnt recognize her.

If they knew who she was then they would definitely not have refused her. Oprah is gold to that kind of shop and to be mentioned on her show is like its own ad campaign. Oprah has got unknown authors to number one on the best seller list by endorsing their novels. Nuff said. I think you - like them - don't realise how powerful Oprah is. They would have kissed her ass for sure if they'd have recognised her.

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by GiRTh

If they knew who she was then they would definitely not have refused her. Oprah is gold to that kind of shop and to be mentioned on her show is like its own ad campaign. Oprah has got unknown authors to number one on the best seller list by endorsing their novels. Nuff said. I think you - like them - don't realise how powerful Oprah is. They would have kissed her ass for sure if they'd have recognised her.

Yeah..still doesnt prove its racism though

I'm not saying it definitely wasnt, but to be so sure that it was is a bit silly. Could happen to anyone.

She should have just bought the whole shop out after that comment. Would be pocket change to her

[GiRTh]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Yeah..still doesnt prove its racism though

I'm not saying it definitely wasnt, but to be so sure that it was is a bit silly. Could happen to anyone.

She should have just bought the whole shop out after that comment. Would be pocket change to her

Racism is very hard to prove. We all know that.