Whitney Drolen’s “Wardrobe Malfeasance”

Malfeasance. Noun.\mal-'fee-zen(t)s\ "Unjustified Wrongdoing by Public Official"

September 10, 2010 11:10 AM

Whitney Drolen is the traffic reporter on the CBS Morning Show from 5 to 7 a.m.

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It’s not a wardrobe malfunction, because traffic reporter Whitney’s in complete control. I like to think of it as malfeasance, because I don’t think there’s a real reason to do it, especially if you’re a fashion role model like she is. (There, that covers all the bases: see ‘malfeasance’ definition, above.)

Every day, as CBS2 News at 4:30 a.m. is getting under way, Whitney walks into the studio wearing her work wardrobe… wrapped up under some ridiculously huge “snuggy”-thing that looks like a monk’s robe, if the monk lived at the very top of the mountain in Tibet. A polar expedition would take this thing off, saying it makes them too warm. It has more insulation than a potholder factory. You get the idea.

I look at her like she’s crazy. She returns the favor. She says the studio is cold. I say it’s just right. Now, I understand that her traffic center (backstage) is not as warm as it is under the lights, but really…. Whitney’s a football fan, so her giant wrap has a sports motif. I’m trying to get her to model it on the air. $5 says it’ll never happen.

John Hagg

Kent – You still make me laugh… even since you were at KNBC. If Whitney models her faux “Snuggie” on air, please advise.

John Hagg in Mission, KS
Curt Mahler

Kent:

She is one of the best parts of your morning team and we who rise early appreciate how amazing she looks that early in the morning!
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gene

kent, whats up with whitney wearing that charger jersey??? i thought that she’s a stealers fan.
Bill F

Kent – I work in an office where I am one of the only men and they are the same way. They are always freezing and I think it’s just right! I will say that we love Whitney out here and she and Lisa make my day everyday in the morning. They are both gorgeous! Have a great day!
Doug

Kent,

You’re right that “snuggie” is a bit out of the norm for the news, but you have to admit her outfits underneath are what it’s all about.
Bill

Kent – I work in an office where I am one of the only men in a sea of women! They are always cold and I am always running hot! Speaking of H.O.T.T. Whitney and Lisa are very H.O.T.T. They make my day every morning! Thanks
Jane

Whitney could wear a potato sack and still look gorgeous, and I ought to know, I’m her Mom (and the one that purchased the questionable “snuggy” for her).

Bob Beall

Way to go MOM

Mike

Whitney is Great, thank you Jane
High desert Jim

Whitney replaced Amelia and Vera and I am much happier. She can deliver a SIG ALERT with such charm that I am almost looking forwart to it.
Give this reporter a raise and keep her on the morning news!
She makes my morning bearable.
Thanks Whitney for getting up so early.
The moose

I’d tune in to see her no matter what she wore …. YOU on the other hand, well there’s no contest, you’d have to go …..