Gwyneth Paltrow defends her awful website Goop
Gwyneth Paltrow is unhappy about criticism of her god-awful website Goop.
“I think the people who are criticizing it or criticizing the idea of it, don’t really get it, because if they did, they would like it,” Paltrow told People Magazine. The magazine said that Paltrow believes the criticism stems from the fact that she’s doing something new and different. “I think that people like people to stay in their ‘box’ – they like people to stay how they are.”
Actually, that’s not it, but where do you start. The longest line of text on the first page is the copyright statement. The advice is at times wacky, and the tone is regularly condescending. As one newspaper said, “Why is it called Goop? Perhaps ‘Any Old Load of Rubbish’ and ‘Learn From Me, Ungrateful Peasant’ were both taken.” It takes three clicks to read anything longer than a paragraph, despite the site adopting a minimalist look…and I could go one.
Paltrow is a talented actress, but that talent doesn’t extend to the web.
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Posted: February 26, 2009
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Feb 26, 2009
I honestly don't see anything wrong with it. Well we all know that she's an actress but it doesn't mean that she can't be anything aside from being an actress. Just let her be with whatever she wants to do. As long as she's not hurting anyone then that's fine.
Feb 28, 2009
Don't read the motherfucker if you don't like it. YOU are the elitists. Dumb pricks.
Mar 12, 2009
I couldn't disagree more. Anytime someone in this country admits they eat anything but McDonalds, shop anywhere but Wal-Mart, or enjoy anything but a keg-stand at a bong party they are told to stop acting elitist, or to be real. This is why so many Americans are turning fat, slovenly and obnoxious. I think this website is a breath of fresh air, and my friends and I adore it. Finally, something other than bad slapstick comedy and Rachel Ray’s “Fatten your ass with my 30 second Mac-and-cheese”. It’s good to see some people still enjoy the finer things in life, and have enough class to share their experiences tastefully. Team Gwyneth, all the way.
May 24, 2009
I like Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow, her acting, her husband's music…haven't heard or seen her do anything I don't like, yet (not that she has to please me). Seems to be a classy and sophisticated person.
Jul 24, 2009
I like Goop. At times, yes, it does sound like she's being a little condescending, but I doubt she means to be. Some of her advice is a little out there, but I love her recipes and reviews places to travel and of eco-friendly products. The only thing I would tell her to change are her reccomendations of expensive clothes. We can't all afford $600 coats, Gwen. (Nor would I want to, because that's just too much cash to drop on one item!)