Lance Allred (left): the worst morning-show guest ever.
The recipe for being a good guest on a morning talk show seems fairly straightforward: be smart but not brainy; be glib but not pretentious; and always, always, always, remember to take a cue from the host and give them what it is you’re there to provide: easily digestible sound bites that somehow explain how something is an immediate threat to the lives of the viewer and/or the viewers’ children.
In this regard, Lance Allred is a total failure. And we couldn’t be happier for him. …
This article appears in Apr 9-15, 2008.
Bravo, Lance!! Put those simple minded beauty queens and their brain-dead audience in their place!!
Coming from the same community in Montana that Lance came from, I have to say that Lance did a good job of not giving the media the misrepresented, generalization, and bullshit sensationalism that they were after. It is unfortunate that they had to cut someone off who is intelegent, open minded and objective enough to express sound insight concerning the matter.
I’m not sure that I would define Allred’s responses as eloquent, but his point is certainly well-met, and I’d love to hear him talk at length (maybe I’ll just buy his book). I imagine there are reprehensible acts going on in some of these communities, but there’s probably many who wish only to provide for their families and live a righteous life (in their own fashion). I wish we could limit the number of Nancy Grace types, and add some nuance to the media. For now, we’ll have to listen to the screams “SEX WITH CHILDREN!!” “ABUSED AND RAPED AT POLYGAMIST COMPOUND!!”
Yah… right. “Bullshit sensationalism.” That’s the ticket.
This was ridiclous… his point was “well-met”? What the hell are you talking about? This was a joke and a worthless interview, where Allred certainly did nothing to help the cause several of you apparently think is not disgusting. He sounded about as dumb and brainwashed as he likely is… and couldn’t even help provide any clarity.
Awful.
I, too, was raised on a polygamist compound. I, too, was horrified, disgusted, and forever traumatized by what I saw and experienced. But you’ll have to wait for my biography — coming soon to a bookstore near you! — to read the prefabricated, sanatized version of each and every sordid episode.
Way to go Lance! What the average reader doesn’t know, is that CBS did the bait and switch on the poor guy. He thought he was being interviewed regarding his recent NBA contract, his accolades on being the first deaf player, and his book…basically a “feel good” interest subject. Literally as he was waiting for the interview to begin, he’s made aware of the lead in feed about the polygamist compound raid.
For being completely caught off guard, and totally unprepared, I think he did outstanding.