Drew Barrymore's interview with Kamala Harris was a cringefest. As for why that is, answers may vary

A couple of years ago Drew Barrymore posted an Instagram video of herself giddily strolling in a downpour, hair soaked and laughing hysterically. “Whenever you can, go out into the rain!” she says before bouncing up and down and chirping, “Do not miss the opportunity!” That, I believe, revealed a dividing line in our common consideration of the sunshiny child actress turned daytime talk show host, in that while most people might have found it to be adorable and life-giving, more than a few folks probably reacted with, “Ugh, no to this.” There are many good reasons to avoid deluges, most having to do with the amount spent on one’s hair. You may think this doesn’t relate to Vice President Kamala Harris’ ill-advised appearance on Monday’s episode of “The Drew Barrymore Show.” You’d be wrong. We need your help to stay independent Subscribe today to support Salon's progressive journalism Another dynamic is one that marginalized folks may have picked up on immediately, owing to Harris’ physical reaction to Barrymore’s “Momala to the nation” comment. Many years ago, perhaps around that same time Albright made a cameo appearance in Rory Gilmore's dreams, Barrymore announced to the planet, “I don't want to be stinky poo-poo girl, I want to be happy flower child.” Every day of “The Drew Barrymore Show” depicts her striving to live up to that life goal.