Talk:Samantha Brown

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I am doubtful that the Samantha Brown to whom Bob Dylan refers in his song is the same Samantha Brown who appears on the Travel Channel and who is the subject of this article. --Lazylisa 07:26, 7 December 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Humor Illustration

I understand that some users want a picture in the article to illustrate Sam's quirky humor. But couldn't somebody get a better picture than the one showing a close-up of her feet? Nygoodliving 05:21, 22 November 2006

It is a pretty funny picture. How better can you illustrate humor? 69.118.244.33 04:47, 30 January 2007

Actually that pic doesn't really illustrate her humor, unless you assume a certain context that only Sam Brown fans might know about. But just suggesting that "somebody" get something "better" isn't very helpful. And of course, remember that even though there may be pictures available that are more obviously humorous [1], it doesn't mean thay can be used in Wikipedia. x 16:15, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

Well, I have to say that the image does illustrate her humor, because it's a bit silly. 69.118.244.33 04:36, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

Again, it's only because you're familiar with the context of what Sam is like on her shows. x 17:02, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

Let me word it differently...since you seem to know how Sam uses her sense of humor on her shows, then you likely have an assumption of what that photo might be about, where she's just Sam being a bit wacky. But for someone not familiar with her style, it may not come across as funny, just odd. So, yes, as long as you understand her style, it is indeed an example of her humor; but to someone who doesn't know about her, it doesn't illustrate it to them (an illustration and an example aren't necessarily the same thing). x 19:15, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

I disagree. I think it's clear that the photo is slapsticky and you don't need to know a thing about this person (I don't) to see that it's humorous. It's the forced perspective that is amusing. Not sure what all the fuss is about. Larry Dunn 21:08, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

No "fuss", just clarifying (jeez). But sure, if an objective eye does understand it enough in the context of the surrounding article, cool. That's why we have a talk page. x 22:44, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

Why the "jeez?" It does seem a bit of a fuss to have this lengthy a discussion of a funny picture, but what's a little fuss amongst friends? :-> Larry Dunn 21:53, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

Ah I see ... you say it's a fuss because you think the discussion is moot because the conclusion is already obvious, yes? Understandable. However, I think you're also caught up in a presumed context about the image, which is what I was really discussing, not the image per se. I do know that if I saw that pic with no context or background, I could conceive of a lot of things it could be about that aren't necesarily comedic. But again, if the article provides enough context for it to work, then great. x 16:56, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

I didn't say the conclusion was "obvious," I said that it is a fuss to have this lengthy a discussion of it. I also think there isn't much utility to parsing out "the image per se" from "the context of the image." By th way, regarding your penultimate sentence, what else could such a silly image be about other than comedy? Larry Dunn 20:10, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, I should have worded it "you say it's a fuss; it seems it's because you think the discussion is moot because the conclusion is already obvious, yes?"

isn't much utility to parsing out and what else could such a silly image be about
To respond, I would only be repeating what I've already said. x 20:48, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

As would I. Still curious though as to how that image can be seen in a way quite different from humor. Larry Dunn 22:30, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] A better main image

The image of Sam's feet was originally posted to illustrate a particular point about her style of humor. Moving it over to being the main image negated the reason it was posted in the first place, and definitely does not improve the article, as it barely shows what she looks like in a useful way. So I moved it back in the spirit of keeping the original intent, and in prep to provide a better main image, which I will do if someone else doesn't first. So patience please. x 22:43, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

Well, I've posted a screenshot from Great Hotels which I think is pretty good, but will keep looking for something better. x 10:16, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks -- looks good to me.Larry Dunn 20:11, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Pinnacle Bank

I removed this text until someone could fix the overall writing, and possibly verify or at least cite.

Samantha is also a spokesperson for the US Bank Pinnacle Annual Awards. She gives a guide of the resort that the Pinnacle Awards will be held, much like she does in her television shows. Recently the award ceremony was held at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona. The 2007 awards will be held at the St. Regis in Hollywood.
x 17:35, 15 March 2007 (UTC)