I was thinking the same thing; she looks like a late-80's claymation character.

I would be surprised if such an article - or perhaps book - isn't in the works already.

It also struck me that this could also function as contract renegotiation fodder, as I expect they feel they can now lowball the boys a bit on price.

I've been involved with creative work (publishing, etc.) for a long time and the unfortunate fact is that a person's creativity has a lifespan; eventually the writer runs out of things to say and can no longer find the voice that made them want to say it. Those who continue to grind out product can usually only manage a hollow approximation of what made their work appealing. I dunno if George is exactly there, but it sure looks like it.

I used to enjoy watching Laura Foy on G4TV.com (that was the name of the show.) It's a shame they've evidently screwed this version up, but honestly I couldn't see the point of reviving G4 now, all relevant programming is taking place on streaming channels.