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Kathie Lee Gifford attempts to kiss Molly Sims

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Julia Miranda

Today on The Today Show, Kathie Lee Gifford kind of kissed two girls and I really, really didn’t like it. In an attempt to demonstrate a devastating male kiss, Kathie grabbed her co-host Hoda Kobt, and her guest, supermodel/actress Molly Sims, and got centimeters away from their petrified lips.

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Um, ew.

In this internet age, it seems that the path to temporary cultural relevance is having an emailable video clip. Nowadays, stars like Kathie Lee Gifford have to compete with drugged up 7-year-olds like Internet sensation “David After the Dentist” for attention. Knowing this, I’m convinced that television personalities try to push the envelope and create “eye catching/watercooler/emailabale moments” on their programs.

The Today Show may only get several million viewers to watch their entire show, but if they make an “emailable moment” then they are guaranteed to double their viewership, at least for those 45 seconds.

And as PETA’s recent stunt has shown us, what better way to get attention than lesbianism! Good times. What’s next — Elizabeth Hasselbeck pecking Sherri Shepherd?

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If I ever get that clip in my inbox, I’m canceling my internet.

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    • Submitted by
    Julia Miranda
    on February 18, 2009 - 3:30pm.
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    monica_ca's picture

    Molly Sims!

    Submitted by
    monica_ca (685 posts)
    on February 18, 2009 - 4:50pm.
    We went to the same high school.....but Kathie Lee Gifford *shudders*....she just kinda scares me.
    Cullen's picture

    Dunno why, but...

    Submitted by
    Cullen (87 posts)
    on February 18, 2009 - 4:54pm.
    eew.  that really gives me the heebie jeebies.
    Psychopractor's picture

    So weird

    Submitted by
    Psychopractor (83 posts)
    on February 18, 2009 - 5:30pm.
    I actually saw this in the Cafe at my school. It was on as I was walking in, and as soon as it happened a bunch of guys sitting at a table started laughing hysterically. It looked so awkward. Not something to watch when I'm eating. Lol.
    Astrogirl's picture

    Talk about awkward

    Submitted by
    Astrogirl (190 posts)
    on February 18, 2009 - 5:47pm.

    Its a cheap, contrived, exploitative stunt and really smacks of  desperation. Even the queen of awkward inappropriate touching in interviews, Liz Feldman, wouldn't subject a guest to that level of discomfort. And that's the key; Liz is funny and does it within the boundaries of comedy to get laughs.

    Kathy-lee was trying to up ratings by simulating sexual contact and noone was sure how far she was willing to go to create a bit of nookie for the horney fans. It was lecherous and I wonder if she would have been able to get away with it if she were a male interviewer. Me thinks not. Yet another tv moment to show the wider community how "weird" and "unnatural" lesbianism is. Thanks Kathy for the extra helping of sleaze.

    "I tell you what I'd like to do next - I'd like to f*cking murder somebody... You maybe." - Bette

    Sara's picture

    ewww. ew. ew. ew. ew.

    Submitted by
    Sara (87 posts)
    on February 18, 2009 - 5:48pm.

    ewww. ew. ew. ew. ew.

     

    Rae's picture

    hahahaha

    Submitted by
    Rae (63 posts)
    on February 18, 2009 - 5:52pm.
    I just can't stop laughing...it's just soooo redic!
    Melissa Hsu's picture

    That last graphic is brilliant.

    Submitted by
    Melissa Hsu (not verified)
    on February 18, 2009 - 6:01pm.

    I don't think it was a ratings ploy, or attempt at going viral. Just Kathie Lee being...out there and strange, o_O. 

    I think she's had the Jessie Spano treatment. 

     Inkblots

    Astrogirl's picture

    LMFAO

    Submitted by
    Astrogirl (190 posts)
    on February 19, 2009 - 12:59am.

    "I think she's had the Jessie Spano treatment." 

    Too true! I also think she could do with an extra large helping of Ritalin.

    "I tell you what I'd like to do next - I'd like to f*cking murder somebody... You maybe." - Bette

    TruMischief's picture

    SNL

    Submitted by
    TruMischief (877 posts)
    on February 18, 2009 - 6:03pm.
    Oh to be a writer at SNL about now.  The material for them seems to almost write itself!
    Aya's picture

    Get to cancel your internet

    Submitted by
    Aya (796 posts)
    on February 18, 2009 - 6:56pm.
    I beleive Sherri and Elisabeth are alot closer to kissing eachother than you think.
    PandaButt's picture

    Not a news show

    Submitted by
    PandaButt (23 posts)
    on February 18, 2009 - 7:09pm.
    It saddens me that the "Today Show" is considered "news."
    coco chanel's picture

    joel mchale

    Submitted by
    coco chanel (61 posts)
    on February 18, 2009 - 7:17pm.
    is gonna talk about this on friday...lol
    Hank's picture

    >_<

    Submitted by
    Hank (1497 posts)
    on February 18, 2009 - 8:43pm.

    it looks like some long tongue's about to come outta KLG's mouth and stab through the other chick's eyeballs or something. 

     

    ___   __ _____ __ _____ _ ___ _ ____ _

    I got a dick like a mule...with a big dick.

    http://ichasethedevil.blogspot.com

    Astrogirl's picture

    Bwah!

    Submitted by
    Astrogirl (190 posts)
    on February 19, 2009 - 1:09am.

    More evidence of the Jessie Spano treatment Inkling was talking about. I commented on Spano at the restaurant in the last L word ep looking scarily like one of the reptilian people from the old sci fi series "V". Spano's eyes were frickin' telescopic (Tina: "Excuse me waiter? There's an eye in my soup").

    ...Or the bleech these blondes are using on their roots has shrunk their scalps and they've lost the use of their eyelids.

    A love note to Craazy Jenny:       You are as pretty as a picture... I'd really like to hang you.

    GreenBean2's picture

    Hang on..

    Submitted by
    GreenBean2 (153 posts)
    on February 18, 2009 - 9:39pm.
    Am I missing something? What's wrong with this...is Gifford some sort of Hasselbeckian? She looks pretty good...from the side. Molly Sims eyes are dead, seems she's not interested but Gifford is...ok I'm staring at the picture too much.
    Kiseki's picture

    what's wrong?

    Submitted by
    Kiseki (206 posts)
    on February 18, 2009 - 11:05pm.
    Greenbean, Kathie Lee Gifford is the damn antichrist! She was Hasselbeck before Hasselbeck was Hasselbeck. Hasselbeck version 1.0. A HIDEOUS WOMAN! Ugh!
    GreenBean2's picture

    OIC

    Submitted by
    GreenBean2 (153 posts)
    on February 18, 2009 - 11:38pm.
    Ooooh I see I see. I don't really know who she is. I just know of the name...mainly because Kathy Griffin jokes about people confusing the people with Gifford.
    myconversefart's picture

    *ew*

    Submitted by
    myconversefart (10 posts)
    on February 19, 2009 - 6:29am.
    *ew*
    sparrowhawk445's picture

    ugh

    Submitted by
    sparrowhawk445 (42 posts)
    on February 19, 2009 - 9:22am.
    I grow weary of this exploitation
    Chele_3D's picture

    Kathie Lee...UUUGGGHHHH

    Submitted by
    Chele_3D (262 posts)
    on February 19, 2009 - 9:22am.

    Have you seen this ...she hits Kathy Lee spot on, especially the eye thing.

     http://www.hulu.com/watch/56640/saturday-night-live-today-show

     

    Renee's picture

    Can't wait to see this on SNL

    Submitted by
    Renee (232 posts)
    on February 19, 2009 - 9:57am.

    I've never watched this show...but the skits with Kristen Wiig and Michaela Watkins (who is SUPER hot) playing them are HILARIOUS. I'll be they could make this one great.

     

    ~Renée

    ALEJANDRA's picture

    I dont usually watch this program but...

    Submitted by
    ALEJANDRA (48 posts)
    on February 19, 2009 - 11:48am.

    I really think it is a pitty that they have to go and use this kind of circus for free publicity. Totally agree with all of you...Plzzzzz...

     

     

    EverytimeYouCloseYourEyes's picture

    shudder.

    Submitted by
    EverytimeYouClo... (125 posts)
    on February 19, 2009 - 3:48pm.

    this really grosses me out. Kathy Lee grosses me out.


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