I love watching television. There's just something about staring at a screen and believing everything I see on it is so much better than real life. I actually came up with a rule for my TV watching habits about a year ago. The rule goes, if a certain show makes me dumber for watching it, I can't watch. Therefore, no VH1. I do make exceptions however (Jersey Shore, Real World, even though those are on MTV) because the humor in some shows actually makes me more intelligent (in terms of pop culture knowledge).
Recently, I've been glued to CNBC (the channel definitely passes my rule). The programs on the channel follow the day's market and then at night when the market closes, it usually goes to special programming (Biography on CNBC is one of my favorites). In terms of access, CNBC has great interview segments with major business leaders around the world. Their TV personalities are extremely knowledgable and know how to play the part as well as look the part.
Any casual or serious viewer of CNBC will notice the undeniable sex appeal of their female anchors. Perhaps they've caught onto the trend that sex sells (tried and true since the Stone Ages) because many of the veteran personalities have been "sexing" it up as of late. A key example is Erin Burnett (pictured above on the right). Burnett is a 34-year old former businesswoman who co-anchors Squawk on the Street. From her background, one might not expect Burnett to be your typical knockout. She graduated from Williams College and worked as a financial analyst for Goldman Sachs before moving into media. If you check her out from back in the day, you will certainly notice Burnett has a very "cute" look, but not necessarily a "sexy" one.
One of Burnett's colleagues is named Amanda Drury. Mandy, as she is affectionately called, hosts several shows on CNBC. A recent addition, Drury comes from the Land Down Under, graduating from the University of Melbourne and working for CNBC Asia before her arrival in the states. As opposed to Burnett, you can tell Drury has always been the hottest girl in the room wherever she is. CNBC execs are not shy about letting Mandy go on the air with suggestive clothing (pictured above on the left) and male viewers (and some female I'm sure) probably don't mind to say the least (my friend and fellow blogger informed me how his office does not allow his coworkers to watch CNBC anymore because anchors like Drury are too distracting and decrease productivity).
Burnett and Drury both are bonafide eye candy. No one can deny this fact. Whereas Drury (imagine the girl pictured above with an authentic Australian accent and incredible business knowledge) is the "I know I'm hot, you can only have me in your dreams" kind-of-girl, Burnett is the girl who has just realized how attractive she really is and wants everyone to know it (the smartest girl you know, who can rock a business suit and make you think she's the coolest girl you know as well). Personally, I really think guys' preference for Burnett or Drury comes down to the classic blonde vs. brunette debate. Most guys I know say, "I'd fuck the blonde, then marry the brunette." What proper language indeed. But to be honest, this is what all guys talk about. Some guys are for blondes others brunettes. Me? I like both, but nobody likes a waffler.
So in the debate that is Burnett vs. Drury, I will have to side with Burnett. Although blondes may have more fun, score one for the brunettes in this case.
Recently, I've been glued to CNBC (the channel definitely passes my rule). The programs on the channel follow the day's market and then at night when the market closes, it usually goes to special programming (Biography on CNBC is one of my favorites). In terms of access, CNBC has great interview segments with major business leaders around the world. Their TV personalities are extremely knowledgable and know how to play the part as well as look the part.
Any casual or serious viewer of CNBC will notice the undeniable sex appeal of their female anchors. Perhaps they've caught onto the trend that sex sells (tried and true since the Stone Ages) because many of the veteran personalities have been "sexing" it up as of late. A key example is Erin Burnett (pictured above on the right). Burnett is a 34-year old former businesswoman who co-anchors Squawk on the Street. From her background, one might not expect Burnett to be your typical knockout. She graduated from Williams College and worked as a financial analyst for Goldman Sachs before moving into media. If you check her out from back in the day, you will certainly notice Burnett has a very "cute" look, but not necessarily a "sexy" one.
One of Burnett's colleagues is named Amanda Drury. Mandy, as she is affectionately called, hosts several shows on CNBC. A recent addition, Drury comes from the Land Down Under, graduating from the University of Melbourne and working for CNBC Asia before her arrival in the states. As opposed to Burnett, you can tell Drury has always been the hottest girl in the room wherever she is. CNBC execs are not shy about letting Mandy go on the air with suggestive clothing (pictured above on the left) and male viewers (and some female I'm sure) probably don't mind to say the least (my friend and fellow blogger informed me how his office does not allow his coworkers to watch CNBC anymore because anchors like Drury are too distracting and decrease productivity).
Burnett and Drury both are bonafide eye candy. No one can deny this fact. Whereas Drury (imagine the girl pictured above with an authentic Australian accent and incredible business knowledge) is the "I know I'm hot, you can only have me in your dreams" kind-of-girl, Burnett is the girl who has just realized how attractive she really is and wants everyone to know it (the smartest girl you know, who can rock a business suit and make you think she's the coolest girl you know as well). Personally, I really think guys' preference for Burnett or Drury comes down to the classic blonde vs. brunette debate. Most guys I know say, "I'd fuck the blonde, then marry the brunette." What proper language indeed. But to be honest, this is what all guys talk about. Some guys are for blondes others brunettes. Me? I like both, but nobody likes a waffler.
So in the debate that is Burnett vs. Drury, I will have to side with Burnett. Although blondes may have more fun, score one for the brunettes in this case.
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