Just 30 minutes ago, the online community was in an uproar when Oprah Winfrey – one of America’s leading inspirational icons – suddenly posted a powerful and indignant article, aimed at her longtime friend Gayle King and the all-female astronaut team on the latest Blue Origin flight.
In the post, Oprah did not hold back her emotions when writing:
“Do they think this is an inspirational message for women? It’s just trash packaged in flashy packaging. I don’t see courage here. I see a carefully choreographed performance, polishing the image without touching the substance.”
Who is the target of the attack?
What shocked the public was that Oprah directly mentioned Gayle King, her close friend for decades. Gayle is a CBS anchor who has been heavily involved in the coverage and promotion of Blue Origin’s first all-female spaceflight, which has been hailed as a “historic step” for women in space.
The flight included six women from a range of backgrounds: science, media, business and education. In pre-flight interviews, the crew spoke of their “inspirational mission” and “breaking gender barriers” in space.
What Oprah saw behind the event?
However, Oprah’s emotional post suggests that she believes the event was not as real as the media is making it out to be.
“I didn’t see innovation. I saw a multi-million dollar PR campaign with familiar faces, chosen for their image, not for their ability or real commitment to women around the world.”
She went on to criticize the inclusion of celebrities or influencers in scientific events, instead of giving opportunities to real female scientists who have been working quietly for decades.
“There are thousands of women of color, indigenous women, immigrant women – who are researching, inventing, teaching day and night. But they are not included in this space show. Why is that?”
What will happen to the relationship with Gayle King?
Oprah’s public criticism of Gayle is causing many to worry that the close relationship between the two will be broken. Although Oprah did not mention their friendship in the article, calling her by name and implying that Gayle “is also part of the performance” has made many people feel surprised and disappointed.
Comments on social media quickly exploded. Some people supported Oprah, saying that she “dared to tell the truth”, exposing a media campaign that was a formality. Others defended Gayle King and the female astronauts, saying Oprah was being too harsh and letting her emotions get the best of her.
Conclusion
Gayle King has not yet responded to Oprah’s controversial post. Blue Origin has also remained silent. However, it is clear that this post will continue to cause a stir in the media and feminist community. The question is: Has Oprah gone too far? Or is she just saying something that many people are avoiding?
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Here is a 600-word hypothetical article about Vice President Kamala Harris’s attention-grabbing statement regarding the all-female Blue Origin flight, in the style of political-social news, rich in drama:
Kamala Harris shocks by criticizing the all-female Blue Origin flight: “Girls think this is an inspirational act? Crazy! This is a toxic act…”
Washington, D.C. – Just an hour ago, US Vice President Kamala Harris made a shocking statement regarding Blue Origin’s all-female flight – which was hailed by the media as a “historic step” in women’s empowerment.
Her statement came during a quick press conference where she was asked about her views on the space event that has attracted global attention. Instead of the praise that many expected, Ms. Harris stunned the audience:
“Girls think this is an inspiring act? That’s crazy! I think this is a toxic act disguised as a feminist message. And I will not stand by and watch this continue.”
“Inspirational” or “Toxic Propaganda”?
The flight by Blue Origin – the space company founded by Jeff Bezos – sent six women from different fields into space for the first time. Described as a “milestone for women”, the event was enthusiastically welcomed by the media, politicians, and showbiz world.
However, Kamala Harris – who has been a symbol of women’s achievements in politics – said the move was a “publicity stunt”