Barefoot Contessa' Ina Garten Refuses to Meet 6-Year-Old Cancer

[BERIGAN]

Let's just say I am not impressed by her....

Some TV cook can't find the time for a Make a Wish child??? I'm sure bringing some happiness into one kids life would mean thousands of Cancer stricken children, who watch her show, would want to meet her.

http://www.popeater.com/2011/03/25/barefoot-contessa-refuses-sick-kid/

Edited March 26, 2011 by BERIGAN

[CJ Shearn]

It's sad that it's not very compassionate. Maybe she couldn't handle meeting a child with cancer? She should focus on making another happy than herself.

[Chuck Nessa]

Family history might be involved but otherwise, she's stupid.

[Big Wheel]

One week later, we learn what was basically obvious from the beginning: that celebrities have gatekeepers who do not tell them about every single request they deal with.

http://www.chow.com/food-news/77531/the-high-tech-smearing-of-ina-garten/

After a good four solid days of online drubbing, the Los Angeles Times finally adds the perspective that should have been included in the first report: Garten's.

The Times writes: "Garten gets about 100 requests per month, and wasn't aware that the request had been made or rejected. Touched by the young fan's desire to meet her, Garten is calling Enzo today to speak with him and invite him to join her at the Food Network studios, according to a statement released on Garten's behalf."

Additionally (and also relevantly): "A source close to Garten said that the Barefoot Contessa believes charity and public works are part of duty as a public figure and that she works extensively for a variety of causes, including battered women, cancer patients, AIDS awareness, and animal rights. 'She was personally devastated' by all the criticism, the source said."

[Son-of-a-Weizen]

http://www.chow.com/food-news/77531/the-high-tech-smearing-of-ina-garten/

"Spurred by one-sided reports on sites including TMZ"

Issue the TMZ crew members a pair of shorts, t-shirt & sandals....and ship the lot of 'em over to Fukushima to assist in clean-up operations at the damaged reactor.

[Brownian Motion]

http://www.chow.com/food-news/77531/the-high-tech-smearing-of-ina-garten/

"Spurred by one-sided reports on sites including TMZ"

Issue the TMZ crew members a pair of shorts, t-shirt & sandals....and ship the lot of 'em over to Fukushima to assist in clean-up operations at the damaged reactor.

And 3 jeers for Berigan, for bringing it to our attention.