So the world is riveted on the announced departure of Katie Couric from the Today Show, and since I routinely lament her (lack of) contributions to journalism I figured I had to weigh in. While 49-percent of people are sad about it (according to one poll), I for one could not be happier. Granted, I highly doubt Meredith Viera will inspire as many pre-9am expletives from me (it's good to get your heart rate going as early as possible), but anyone who can conduct an interview without acting like a giddy teenager will be preferable to the woman who has spent the past 15 years flirting her way to the top.
A comment by Susan Sarandon on Couric's departure struck me in particular: "It will be great when it's not such a big deal when a woman gets a good job." I'd like to add to that, "It will be even better when women like Katie Couric quit perpetuating the myth that women must behave like bimbos to get those jobs." So I say good-bye to the days of the interviews in which Katie answers her own questions for the joy of hearing herself giggle and good riddance to the unabashed gushing over male celebrities. After all, it's the Today Show, not TRL!!
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