Oprah, QANTAS and Australia!

[NM]

I wonder if Oprah will be flying the A380 to Australia?

Maybe she could ask John if she can hitch a ride in his 707?

 

[MissBurrill]

Just saw this on oprah.com She has a few different Australia only calls for people on her site.

AUSTRALIA ONLY - Are you in need of a make-over?
Are you, or someone you know, a serious fashion disaster? Have you had the same look for decades and don't know where to turn for a stylish upgrade? Are you clueless about fashion and the latest hair and makeup trends? Do you want to turn in your fashion-clueless neighbors and friends for a makeover? Are you truly embarrassed by your parents or family member's serious lack of style?
Please include photos of the people you are submitting, tell us how long they've been living in this look and why you think they deserve a makeover. Respond only if you are willing to appear on TV and live in Australia.

 

[Princess Fiona]

Julia Gillard? Now there's a case for Oprah's fashion police

 

[cove]

Yep lets nominate Julia!
Good pick up Princess Fiona.

 

[Postcode]

Just saw this on oprah.com She has a few different Australia only calls for people on her site.

AUSTRALIA ONLY - Are you in need of a make-over?
Are you, or someone you know, a serious fashion disaster? Have you had the same look for decades and don't know where to turn for a stylish upgrade? Are you clueless about fashion and the latest hair and makeup trends? Do you want to turn in your fashion-clueless neighbors and friends for a makeover? Are you truly embarrassed by your parents or family member's serious lack of style?
Please include photos of the people you are submitting, tell us how long they've been living in this look and why you think they deserve a makeover. Respond only if you are willing to appear on TV and live in Australia.

Well the description of what the big O is looking for sounds more like Abbott to me, judging by endless pics and comments on the media of his attempts to test the detection abilities of AQIS.

 

[cove]

Yes Postcode Canberra could supply us with quite a bit of selection choice.
Nominate them both so we could get a day off from their relentless ideas on how to spend to max out the budget this year.

 

[Princess Fiona]

Yep lets nominate Julia!
Good pick up Princess Fiona.

And here's the evidence:
Exhibit A

Exhibit B

I think Oprah's team would love her

 

[drewbles]

And here's the evidence:
Exhibit A

Exhibit B

I think Oprah's team would love her

These shots remind me of a Martin & Molloy sketch from the mid-90's voiced by Pete Smith talking about ladies in need of business attire. It went along the lines that people like Carmen Laurence, Joan Kirner and "those Greens Senators" all shopped at a place called "The Female Premier" and proceeded to state that they had a "disappointingly limited range of mismatched, awkward and often boxy and unflattering outfits for the professional woman of today". It's great to see that Julia still shops there

 

[samh004]

I registered for tickets, but didn’t like that I had to name my guest, luckily if I’m selected, I can change my guest up until December, but does anyone know when the draw actually happens?

 

[Oneworldplus2]

http://static.oprah.com/pdf/oprahsaustralianadventure_general_ticket_faq.pdf

The Oprah Show from Sydney, Australia
Audience Ticket Information

Q. When and where will the taping in Australia take place?
A. The Oprah Show from Sydney, Australia will be taped on Tuesday, December 14, 2010, at the Sydney Opera House. There will be two tapings on December 14, 2010—a “morning” show and an “evening” show.

Q. Is there an age requirement to attend the taping?
A. Everyone attending either of the tapings must be 18 years of age or older to attend and may be required to present a valid photo I.D. to enter the taping.

Q. I have received a confirmation to attend The Oprah Show from Sydney, Australia on December 14. How do I know where I will be sitting?
A. You will be receiving an email confirmation with all the details about attending the taping, including your seat information. Your actual tickets will also indicate what seat/section you will be assigned.

Q. I have received a confirmation for the Australia taping, but I don’t live in Australia. How do I handle travel and accommodations?
A. Tickets through Oprah.com are simply your admission to the taping of The Oprah Show from Sydney, Australia. You are responsible for your own travel to Sydney, Australia, and accommodations while there.

Q. How do I get the actual tickets for The Oprah Show from Sydney, Australia? Can I have my guest pick up my tickets? Or, can I have the tickets mailed to me?
A. This is a ticketed event. If your ticket request is randomly selected, you or your guest as listed in your request must be available to pick up your tickets at the designated location in Sydney one to two days before the taping.

Q. Can I make name changes to my ticket reservation?
A. You may change the name of your guest; however, the lead name (the person who submitted the request for tickets) cannot be changed at any time. Please email the Audience Team (email address is provided in your confirmation information) to make a name change.

Q. What is the dress code for these tapings?
A. We recommend you wear bright colors; you will be on television! Protect yourself from the sun—bring sunscreen and hats. Wear comfortable, protective footwear since you will be seated in a crowd. And, come prepared for weather changes, as we will tape the show rain or shine. Umbrellas, however, are not permitted.

Q. Can I bring a gift for Oprah—perhaps some Australia mementos?
A. Unfortunately, no gifts, cards, letters, etc. will be accepted at audience check-in.

Q. Is the Sydney Opera House Forecourt wheelchair accessible? What if I have special needs?
A. There are designated viewing areas for special access guests. Please email The Oprah Winfrey Show’s audience team for instruction with any special access needs in advance. Please refer to your confirmation sheet for details.

Q. Will I be allowed to bring food or snacks into the Sydney Opera House Forecourt?
A. You will be with us for an extended period of time, so it is highly recommended that you eat well before you join us and bring a small snack. Bring your water bottles! Water trailers will be available on site to refill water bottles.

 

[samh004]

http://static.oprah.com/pdf/oprahsaustralianadventure_general_ticket_faq.pdf

I read that, and unless I keep missing the one bit, no where does it say when the ticket draw will be, just when the taping is.

 

[odysseus]

I read somewhere on their site when applications opened up when the draw would be. From memory, it is a couple of days after e.g. Tuesday.

 

[samh004]

Well I can’t offer a spot to anyone, but good luck everyone else!

Thank you for your interest in attending The Oprah Show from Sydney, Australia.

Unfortunately, we were unable to accommodate your request(s) for this ticket reservation window due to overwhelming demand. We will email you if more tickets become available for these tapings of The Oprah Show in Sydney, Australia.

 

[maggies1]

Sam, I just got the same email. :evil:

The response must have been overwhelming, I was on the website when it opened and it took me 30 minutes to register.

maggies1

 

[MissBurrill]

Oprah rejected me too.

Now to wait for the call tellimg me Oprah is fulfilling my bucket list, reuniting me with some long lost relative then giving me a makeover.

 

[Leecy]

I got tickets!!!!!! So exciting! I have to go and pick up the tickets in person in Sydney a day or two before the show - I got into the evening taping.

 

[cove]

Leecy please rub shoulders with Julia as she is nominated in the poorly dressed category for the show. Tony was a maybe for a starter in this category.

 

[Leecy]

Leecy please rub shoulders with Julia as she is nominated in the poorly dressed category for the show. Tony was a maybe for a starter in this category.

LOL! Sounds like an awesome idea!

 

[Ewing]

Oprah's army arrives in Sydney - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

I guess she didn't want to join her viewers on the flight after all:

Winfrey is set to arrive in Australia by private jet sometime this week

 

[samh004]

Oprah's army arrives in Sydney - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

I guess she didn't want to join her viewers on the flight after all:

I can’t remember where it was noted about her carbon footprint flying in on her own jet

I wonder if she would have had the A380 not had any problems.