Oprah Winfrey Thinks She’s Understands Men. Really?

Oprah Winfrey again demonstrated her complete cluelessness about men today with an article on her website entitled, “The male brain — how it’s wired.” Using evolutionary biology, behavioral psychology studies, and polls to declare obvious facts about men and present them as pearls of hidden wisdom, she groundbreakingly concludes the following: That men see cars as an extension of their bodies (really?), that they like to sleep around (no?), and that testosterone fuels their love of sports (shut up!)  If this is news to anyone, then they either have no common sense, a third grade understanding of science, or have simply lived with their eyes closed to reality up until this point.

How about this tasty bit of wisdom from the author, Captain Obvious Carol Mithers:

Fine, but does he really have to shriek “Kill him!” when the other team’s quarterback is about to get sacked? Yes, he does: If you’re a guy, watching your team win increases testosterone levels.

When the article was linked to CNN.com and people other than Oprahites read it, they left some angry comments about the article’s utter BS. Take reader “Wind”who says:

What a pointless article… Maybe Oprah.com never talks about something science (sic) but all these are no brainers … WOW… men have testosterone??? What’s next? The earth is round?

Indeed. Several other commenters left similar remarks stating that the article is filled with obvious conclusions, stereotypes and half truths supported by flawed scientific studies.

The sway Oprah has a over certain sectors of the female population is akin to that of a hippie cult leader. Oprah says it, and her followers do it. If Oprah recommends a book on her show it instantly hits the bestseller list, (even if it is total crap like James Frey’s A Million Little Pieces.) Do you really need Oprah to tell you John Steinbeck’s East of Eden is a good book?

We suppose it is easier to wag a finger at men for being different than some women would want them to be, rather than try to understand them. Oprah and her ilk want men to be villains or emasculated castrati (we’re looking at you, Steadman.)

Look, men are motivated by three things: sex, food, and power. It doesn’t matter if we are talking about President Obama, the janitor at your office, or your Anyguey staff, it holds true for all men. How we deal with those motivations and how much we give in to those urges are what demonstrates the caliber of our character.

Get with the program, Oprah.

The Male Brain–How It’s Wired [Oprah.com]