Comments on: Top 5 Quotes from Oprah’s article on the Women’s Snowboard ‘Dream Team’

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:34:09 +0000

Third-party heehee attack!

But seriously, folks: I’m 26, have been snowboarding for nine years and I still don’t understand snowboarding lingo (and actually, I still kinda suck at snowboarding). I think it’s all about who you hang out with. I can only imagine what it would be like for an O writer to be totally authentic while writing about snowboarding AND trying to cater to her audience. Impossible? Perhaps.

By: courtney

courtney — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:44:51 +0000

“Mean-spirited” and “couldn’t find the humor in it at all” are just a couple phrases my mom used when discussing this post with me. Yes, the I’m-disappointed-in-you Mom voice is still just as effective at age 26 as it was when I was a teen.

After contemplating Mom’s perspective, I’ve realized this post may come off a little harsh. Ultimately, articles like Kate Meyer’s help spread women’s snowboarding to the masses. And that’s what Lady In Shred is all about – helping girls get stoked on snowboarding.

Note: As supportive as she is, my Mom doesn’t 100% endorse this post. Any hard feelings should be directed at me so as not to ruin any future relationships she may have with Oprah.

By: Kate Meyers

Kate Meyers — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:57:59 +0000

I’m glad you liked the article. I think these women are incredible and I felt honored to write about them. I’m sorry I sound so OLD in print (in actual fact, I AM old, compared to you). And next time, I’ll need to get in touch with you so I sound less like a bad pop song.
Kate