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7. Glad he's out, the TV world can do with fewer shouty white men
Wed Jun 2, 2021, 08:52 AM
Jun 2021

Absolutely can’t stand his demeanor and schtick, and I always got major diva vibes from him.

On the 20th anniversary of his show, right before he got axed, they dedicated an entire week to “celebrate.” Reminded me of that Trump cabinet meeting where everyone had to praise and give thanks to Dear Leader. Just very self-indulgent and pointless.

Hey Chris, there’s a show on TV that’s been on much longer than you, much more entertaining, and in the same timeslot…it’s called Wheel of Fortune. Guests also seem to have a better time on that show, at least they were allowed to speak.

I also never liked the way he always referred to his wife as “his QUEEN” (emphasis his). Any time there’s that over-the-top, putting-someone-on-a-pedestal talk, I’m going to wonder.

Even when he got the axe, he did it in an unprofessional, me-me-me way, basically saying “peace out MFers” and going to commercial. Steve Kornacki looked shellshocked and did an admirable job hosting the show for the hour. But the fact that it seemed like a total surprise to him further indicated to me that Chris Matthew’s doesn’t give a shit about anyone but himself, much less his hapless crew.

Good riddance.

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Who knows if he crossed the line, but THIS I know Goodheart Jun 2021 #1
Yeah, regardless of his backstage conduct, he was awful on camera. lagomorph777 Jun 2021 #27
I miss Tweety. Evergreen Emerald Jun 2021 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author malaise Jun 2021 #3
He sure knows politics malaise Jun 2021 #4
Ari also makes a dismissive "hmmph" noise sometimes when JoanofArgh Jun 2021 #6
Yes malaise Jun 2021 #8
Better a "hmmph" than his spewing rap lyrics. Paladin Jun 2021 #12
Lol, that annoys me, too! JoanofArgh Jun 2021 #18
It REALLY annoyed John Oliver! PCIntern Jun 2021 #31
I sense that Ari's a micromanager JonAndKatePlusABird Jun 2021 #9
I don't know if he's a pain in the ass malaise Jun 2021 #10
Same here. secondwind Jun 2021 #15
So do I. I watched him when he was on CNBC. I watched when he.. Kahuna Jun 2021 #35
awww is his rich white guy time out over? Voltaire2 Jun 2021 #5
Glad he's out, the TV world can do with fewer shouty white men JonAndKatePlusABird Jun 2021 #7
Well said. Good riddance, indeed, to a major irritant. (nt) Paladin Jun 2021 #14
His treatment of women politicians over the years was frankly disgraceful dsc Jun 2021 #11
he pines for an American era when things went swimmingly for him and his heroes bigtree Jun 2021 #13
I'm less generous. Act_of_Reparation Jun 2021 #34
He did more than just compliment someone to get fired uponit7771 Jun 2021 #16
I liked Chris and I miss him. Tomconroy Jun 2021 #17
I agree. A bit awkward as an interviewer, but always has a contribution to a subject. Poeraria Jun 2021 #21
Me too. Pissed me off at times tavernier Jun 2021 #24
Me too. Yes, he is flawed, but he was genuinely passionate about the issues themaguffin Jun 2021 #33
Tweety's hard on for Bush's "Mission Accomplished" gig did it for me. panader0 Jun 2021 #19
"Mission Accomplished," spitting and interruptions. Paladin Jun 2021 #26
He's a horrible sexist. It's time for that kind of guy to fade away. Scrivener7 Jun 2021 #20
Malarkey. Poeraria Jun 2021 #22
Doorknobs. Scrivener7 Jun 2021 #37
Complimenting a woman is now grounds Polly Hennessey Jun 2021 #23
It really didn't seem like very much. Lower ratings Tomconroy Jun 2021 #25
We are all better off without him. LiberalFighter Jun 2021 #28
That's what all these gross dudes say: "I was just giving you a compliment!" Iggo Jun 2021 #29
Or the ever popular: I was just joking! It was a joke! Scrivener7 Jun 2021 #38
Doesn't exactly sound like he's filled with contrition. For example... bullwinkle428 Jun 2021 #30
Typical for Tweety, he didn't allow Joy to get a word in edgewise during that Sibelius Fan Jun 2021 #32
Chris, you did plenty of things wrong, and they built up to the point where... JHB Jun 2021 #36
Personally, I enjoyed him and was sorry to see the show go. Nexus2 Jun 2021 #39
I like that he annoys people that annoy me BannonsLiver Jun 2021 #40
He is not missed by me. SoonerPride Jun 2021 #41
Translation: "So stop talking about it now." UTUSN Jun 2021 #42
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