The Pioneer Woman: Selling a Fake Image of Domestic Bliss?

Gail Lee Spies Baker, aka Sarakanne, aka Marlboro Woman, aka BaileyGreen2010, aka Taylor5622, aka Hilary Jamieson, consistently demonstrates that she possesses the same infantile level of maturity of her baby-idol Trump.

Need proof? Well, stand by for demonstration!

Just a reminder to everyone that Gail Lee Spies Baker of Houston, formerly Tulsa, tried to ruin one woman’s life.

So agree with Kim. Why the need to knock down a successful, happy woman? I don't see folks doing this to successful business women.

When I see articles like this, I always suspect it is a personal problem of the writer. Normal, happy, well adjusted people are happy for the success of others. They don't feel a bitter need to knock them down.

I am surprised people can get away with bashing her so publicly . You would think her company would put a stop to it, especially those bloggers. One is actually a subscription service. I say what is real? House hunters is scripted, most TV programs are. It's good entertainment and I enjoy The Pioneer Woman.

Rich, I am not sure Oprah and Ree are the same, meaning comparing apples to apples so to speak. We all know Oprah went from reporter to talk show host to media mogul. The lifestyle stuff goes with that. A tad 'look at me", but it is no secret Oprah owns her own cable network, magazine, and syndication distributor. She is not presenting herself as an "average" person. I find her power, wealth, and influence amazing given that she came from nothing. A true American dream rags to riches story.
My wife watches Pioneer Woman, and that is how I became aware of her. I also work in the television industry, so when I see the program all I can think of is how well lit interiors or exteriors are, how many boom mics out of sight there are, or how almost everyone is wearing a wireless microphone hidden on them, and how uncomfortable the kids and or guests look when conversing in "real" and 'candid" moments. Multiple takes are sometimes required, of that I am certain, so I imagine only the most common dullard actually thinks anything is candid or unfolding in real time when they watch this show. That is what irks me when I catch a glimpse of this. Even her husband looks a tad annoyed when they have to play out a "spontaneous" lunch brought out to them on the ranch, or a dinner with family. Like no one is aware of the lights or reflectors or multiple cameras present.
Ree is making tons of dough, and good for her. People obviously see value in what she writes about and or the recipes she imparts on air. People find some value in what she has to offer.
I believe the people who you state are "jealous" are perhaps looking at the domestic ideal being presented by two people who were born wealthy, and have taken that fortunate pedigree, and added even more to their pot. They are anything but average, Ree having been raised in a country club, and her husband a descendant of a wealthy cattle ranching dynasty. I do not begrudge them that, nor do the some of the people who you mention may be jealous of them. I just find it a tad disingenuous that nothing of their fortunate birthright is mentioned when they present their version of domestic bliss. Caveat emptor, buyer beware, and it is after all the consumers responsibility to separate the wheat from the chaff when ingesting this television program or her blog.

Of course she's a figment of your imagination - it's a television show and a blog. It isn't an Anderson Cooper special on the real lives of cattle ranchers. Nor does it purport to be - and she presents herself in no such way. I was unaware that people who grew up with money weren't allowed to find their niche in homemaking. And heaven forbid be educated and enterprising enough to capitalize on it. Like reverse nepotism right? You can't blog about being a SAHM and "accidental country girl" if you came from money and married money - gasp, the horror! It sounds like most of the critics need to seriously examine their motives because that seems to be the common thread.

The biggest problem with Ree Drummond is that she's pushing a totally toxic, psychopathic way of life. Cattle ranching is one of the most environmentally destructive industries on the planet and the level of animal cruelty is off the charts. I watched her ONE TIME and had the overwhelming urge to slap that phony, simpering, plastic smile right off her face. The woman is absolutely repulsive, as is the rest of her family. Why the hell can't we have role models who are compassionate and are invested in caring for the planet; teaching people the deliciousness of plant-based foods where cruelty, torture and death aren't involved; sustainable gardens and eco-friendly lifestyles? This planet is rapidly being destroyed due in large part to selfish, greedy, psychopathic morons like Drummond.

Thank God you recognized this and called her out. I just can't stomach anything about her.

Hi everyone. Kimberly Anne Drummond Thomas was born October 10th in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. She attended The Hockaday School and Oklahoma State University. Kim's the first cousin of Ladd Drummond and she currently resides in The Woodlands, Texas. When Kim's not shaking down parents for team meal expenses, she pursues those "secrets to keep him." But it's her unhealthy fixation with The Marlboro Woman that dominates her life. Kim devotes every waking moment to stalking TMW and exacting vengeance.