Meghan’s latest Archwell podcast- Paris Hilton

[susan12345678]

Having started threads on earlier editions of the Archewell podcast, I felt compelled to comment on the latest - an interview with Paris Hilton - on the theme of the Bimbo.

I’ve not listened - but have read a summary - and the premise strikes me as rather hypocritical.
Meghan apparently mentions taking part in a diplomatic motorcade in Argentina during an internship at the Embassy, a role she claims to have received for her intelligence and education, but neglects to mention that her uncle arranged the (very brief) role for her or the small matter of failing the diplomatic exams. The implication seems to be that she should have been destined for a stellar professional career but sabotaged these possibilities by taking on ‘bimbo’ roles in a short-sighted effort to pay the rent.

The truth of the matter is that she may never have succeeded in a more intellectual or professional career and being a ‘bimbo’ actually served her extremely well - after all, she is someone of middling talent and would never have gained the prominence she has, or access to a wealthy husband, without these ‘bimbo’ roles.

In general, one only has to look at Instagram, Only Fans, Sugar Daddy sites to appreciate the true scale of the ‘bimbo’ economy which was Meghan’s natural habitat. It’s not going anywhere- and it’s an amusing conceit to imagine, now that she’s in her 40s and safely married to a rich man, that it was all somehow beneath her all along

It seems quite odd to start an entire thread about a podcast that you haven't actually listened to.

You could not make this up! I did not listen to a podcast but I’ll get heated up based on what I’ve read about the podcast and rumours I’ve heard about Meghan plus I’ll throw in some sexism and voila.

Just why?

I understand that anyone can start a thread about anything they like without having a degree in the topic. Other posters can then give an opinion or not. Or have II misunderstood the purpose of this site?

This is going to be the format of these podcasts so shouldn't be surprising now. What other commentators have said and I'd agree with is that MM would do well to just focus on her guests but that isn't the sole purpose of these podcasts (to discuss these issues facing women through her guests greater lived i experience) which I think we all know by now.

The topic/guests are interesting so the podcast isn't without merit but the sometimes really quite tenuous shoe horning in of personal anecdotes can make the podcast disjointed and as we have seen mean all the takeaways are what MM says (with her usually in some victim role or other)

Her job in deal or no deal was to open a box ultimately so I don't think anyone could go into that role assuming their thoughts on world affairs would be needed, even when asked to banter with the contestant - needing beautiful women to open the box in the first place is more problematic (hence the U.K. version of using other contestants is better IMO) - also she stayed for 35 episodes to feel objectified when 1 surely was enough.

Ultimately I'm not sure I believe she left because she was made into a bimbo, it's more likely she left for another opportunity which is the reason any ambitious actress in Hollywood would do that show - to be a stepping stone.

Now onto Paris. Like lots of people who appear to want to make money off their looks and sexuality (looking at you love island, TOWIE) if there wasn't a market there wouldn't be a demand so it's a societal issue that still needs addressing (I actually think in some respects we now make young men into bimbos in a misguided idea we are equalising things when we really should be stopping it altogether)

Two last things quickly as my comment is already too long:

1. So called bimbos who are successful have built wealth and careers to look after themselves and their family so good on them actually
2. This really isn't a modern phenomenon is it? I'm pretty sure there were cave woman bimbos - as long as male desire is #1 and women feel disenfranchised we might always see some women trade off on this

Before this thread I couldn’t remember the last time I’d heard the term ‘bimbo.’

Maybe listen to the podcast and try again

You're right, anyone can start a thread about anything they want.

However, I believe it is perfectly understandable to think it odd that someone would want to start a conversation about something they aren't able to contribute fully to. I wouldn't start a thread about a tv programme or film I hadn't watched, as I'd be contributing nothing of substance to the conversation, similarly, a book. I have gone to book clubs where I haven't read the book, and joined in on conversations, but I wouldn't start a book club, not read the book then start sharing my opinion based purely on my assumptions of what the book may be about.

How absolutely bizarre to have formed an opinion strong enough to warrant starting a thread over something you haven’t listened to.

That really is odd behaviour.

Why not listen to it and then discuss it?

Oh dear, more of 'megains truth' rather than the actual truth again ... oh joy

I'm sorry but this made me lol 😆

Meanwhile there is a cost of living crisis here and a woman in America and her podcast is the main news here. Shows how incredibly powerful this woman is.

Absolutely this, some of her podcasts appear to be dealing with issues that just are not current.

Did her stint on Ellen, not so very long ago, make her feel smart, I wonder !

Don’t listen then. What’s the problem? Loads of people are listening and are happy with her podcasts. The podcasts are doing extremely well.

Go out, live a full life. Forget about Meghan.

The reporting on the podcast is very mixed, including in the broadsheets. But there’s an underlying tone of sarcasm detectable.

Sorry Sheenqueen - can't stop laughing 😂

Let's just say I'm pretty confident I do a lot more than you

I thought the comments made by Meghan in the podcast spun out quite a few topics that it would be really interesting to discuss - the fact that there are so many jobs out there where women are solely cast to be decorative; the fact that these roles are nonetheless highly sought after; that the Deal or No Deal “suitcase girl” was seen by Meghan’s colleagues as an opportunity with a capital O; that Meghan must have gone into it with her eyes open (and it was prominently featured on her Wikipedia entry until it was edited a couple of weeks before her relationship with Harry was made public); that Meghan was certainly capable of an alternative career given her degree from Northwestern and her family contacts but chose to go into acting; that she spent a decade building that career and her CV with roles that were also largely decorative because that is the nature of the industry; that all of these options were only opened to her because she was blessed with physical beauty which meant opportunities were open to her that were denied to many; the whole impact that being physically attractive, both positive and negative has for women in today’s workplace - all really interesting points that I’d love to discuss. Can’t see it happening though, which is a shame.

@Sheenqueen - I think it's more about the sheer ridiculousness of a woman who took a job and moans about it making her feel like she didn't have brains ... that's what the job was! No job on a game show is going to be about your brains! if that's the case then why not get a job as a university professor or a
Doctor etc .. any job where you're using your brains not your looks ... oh yes, you can't because you're not qualified 🤔 ... and she still isn't qualified, in fact she's worse than her deal or no deal days because at least then it was an honest penny for something she could do!
The papers balance all the crappy news about the state of the world with something that makes people laugh ... it's not with her though it's at her

I still can't get over the fact that this diplomatic intern job was secured by her uncle who then failed to get an invitation to her wedding. It's that sort of behaviour which leads me to dislike her.

Frankly I could not see the point in either listening to or discussing a podcast by a second-rate former actress whose views are of no importance to anyone apart from the gossip columns. Surely we have better things to do with our time

Just so tiresome when people actively choose to click on a thread, after reading what it’s about, only to declare how uninterested they are in the thread. Nobody is forcing you to read or comment.

Agree . And the sneering tone …..
Claudia Jordan ( former Deal or No Deal girl) has made an interesting statement about the show launching her career .

It seems quite odd to start an entire thread about a podcast that you haven't actually listened to.

I read a summary, that’s enough to form an opinion. I struggle to listen to Meghan’s voice because she sounds so insincere to me & it grates.

another does eyed meghan bash. seeing as the op hasn't listened to it, I can join this thread as I haven't.