Rooney: I'm Glad It's Over

September 27, 2009 5:00 PM

Some people would be thrilled at the prospect of a long, lazy summer break, but Andy Rooney is not one of them. He's happy his break is over.

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by JennaLeeS November 2, 2009 7:59 PM EST: I see all these people getting all railed up over another one of Andy's hilarious segments, and i just can't fathom it. The best part of my week is seeing what witty topic he is going to inform us of. I just wanted to say to the world, I'm in Love with Andy Rooney!; Reply to this comment


by mj_hessling October 14, 2009 11:17 AM EDT: Andy, I hope you don't take these posts too seriously. I, for one,
worry about the future of America whenever I read any posts or comments online. The grammar and the spelling, especially the spelling, of these responses bode ill for any hope of a competitive American workforce. Or maybe only high school dropouts are posting.
Anyway, to address the source of their (not "they're" or "there", OK?) indignation, one would have had a vocation that had paid vacation time, if one had an ejucashun.
Real Americans don't begrudge another American's success, also known as "The American Dream".; Reply to this comment


by wishihadajob October 14, 2009 8:48 AM EDT: This segment actually made me cry.

There are so many of us desperately trying to stay afloat, and this clueless commentary was a slap in the face to people who fear EVERY DAY that the lives they have worked hard for are going to be snatched away forever. I know I do. Over the last 18 months, I have watched everything I have worked for slowly erode away from me.

This segment was so irresponsible and cruel, I'm shocked it was actually aired. If I had any money to spend these days, I'd boycott CBS advertisers in protest, but I guess since I don't, I don't count for anything.; Reply to this comment


by hapowings October 11, 2009 8:47 PM EDT: Andy, You never fail to amuse me. Keep up the good work; Reply to this comment


by Randi5 October 2, 2009 8:27 AM EDT: I was shocked that Mr. Rooney had the utter gall to complain about taking a vacation all summer. My family has not had a vacation in 3 years, sir, thanks to the economy and my husband being laid off. How dare you complain about your wealth to me?; Reply to this comment


by moglislok September 30, 2009 12:28 AM EDT: Dear American citizens,

Mr Rooney is not responsible for your professional or financial misfortunes. He is an elderly free citizen who fought for the freedom of the world and his country and his weekly commentaries is a small payment for his services towards the free rights of man. Despite his old age he still works taking 4 months of holiday per year. If YOU are fortunate enough to reach half of his age you should thank god if you find yourself having half of this mans wisdom motivation and love for ones country. The insulting comments written thus far only shows the character of defeated individuals whose biased judgment translates to anger . Mr rooney served his country and through his commentaries one should be able to get the message provided one has a normothymic non-biased mood.; Reply to this comment


by auntme24 September 29, 2009 1:19 PM EDT: Dear Mr. Rooney,

As one of the fortunate Americans that are still working, I only have time for one remark regarding your latest tirade. If you are so unhappy, trade places for one day with us. Maybe then you will appreciate what you have. For my vacation, I stayed home and did repairs around the house. I did get to spend Labor Day by a friend's pool.

Oh, by the way, get your barber to trim your eye brows. They are disgusting. Who told you that you look good with those things.; Reply to this comment


by bobbbny September 29, 2009 11:59 AM EDT: Andy, for all the years you have been on 60 minutes we have put up with your opinionated and antiquarian observations. Sometimes you have even been insightful and observant, but over the past several years you have drifted further and further from the reality that is America. For us Americans struggling to keep our jobs, pay our mortgage, and put the kids through college, your whining about the tedium of your extended vacation was the last straw. You are overpaid, out of touch, and irrelevant. Retire already and make room for someone who needs a job.; Reply to this comment


by UsernameUSA September 29, 2009 10:55 AM EDT: Geez, Maybe Andy could have helped flood victims or the people living in the sewers in Vegas, or the street people all over the US, etc., etc., etc.
Get a real life like everyone else.; Reply to this comment


by paulaxmc September 28, 2009 6:20 PM EDT: It is unbelievable that Mr. Rooney has the audacity to complain about too much vacation time. This is just another example of how out of touch Mr. Rooney is with the real world. I was laid off from my job over a year ago, and I do my best to survive day to day. It must be nice to have a job to go to. I can only wish for that problem!; Reply to this comment