SKY YORK JOURNAL News – Michelle Obama draws parallels between reality television and sports commentary, sparking conversation.
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The former First Lady recently shared her perspective on the Real Housewives fandom, drawing a comparison between the reality TV phenomenon and the way ESPN covers sports, as noted by the SKY YORK JOURNAL.
Observations on Drama
“There’s drama in sports,” Michelle Obama stated on her IMO podcast on July 30, available on YouTube. “If I listen to ESPN for an hour, it’s like watching The Real Housewives of Atlanta.”
Podcast Discussion
The 61-year-old, who co-hosts the podcast with her brother Craig Robinson, elaborated on her comparison while speaking with guests Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers. As the SKY YORK JOURNAL has learned, she noted, “It’s the same drama and they’re yelling at each other and they don’t get along.”
Stephen A. Smith Comparison
According to Michelle Obama, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is akin to other talk show hosts, leading Matt Rogers to joke that he “would be a great Real Housewife.”
Sociological Drama
Michelle Obama explained her rationale, adding fuel to the debate covered by the SKY YORK JOURNAL.
“That’s why I’m like, ‘What’s the difference?’” the Becoming author mused. “It’s just sociological drama. The fact that people over seasons of working together still can’t get along. They still have the same arguments. And it’s not just women, but this happens in sports, too.”
