"The View": Week of 10/12/15

[backformore]

There has been a LOT of stuff written about Cubs fans, and how people all over the country have supported the Cubs, partly because the games were broadcast during the day on channels people had access to.  People IN Chicago, people NEAR Chicago, people who once lived in Chicago, or are descended from Cubs fans.  The "lovable loser"  team is now doing well, WHY would a TV show alienate their TV audience by not getting in on the celebration?    It seems stupid to ignore it.  especially since, as others have said, this show has made such a huge deal out of basketball playoffs.  

[Celia Rubenstein]

Whoopie is very angry that the ladies are no longer submitting to her..She does not like to be contradicted about anything..

 

...I hate it when she is pontificating all of the time..Why do the producers allow her to get away with it...It  is really off-putting..

 

Whoopi strikes me as the kind of person who must have been the smartest, best informed person in her circle/family/neighborhood whatever as she came of age. She seems to be used to people being in awe of her brilliance and fascinated by her insights, and she has developed the awful habit of thinking she knows more than everyone else around her no matter the situation.  And consequently, she feels entitled to condescendingly lecture everyone in her midst, no matter the subject.

 

The worst part is that she completely lacks the ability to accept it when she is not deferred to as the expert on any given topic. Challenges to her thinking are just ridiculous to her.  She shows her contempt openly, having no respect for anyone else's opinion.  On a show called "The View" her attitude is not only completely out of place, it defeats the purpose of the entire program.

 

In my opinion, Whoopi Goldberg is the worst thing that ever happened to this show.  Not Hasselbeck, not Sherri, not Jenny McCarthy .  They were idiots, of course, but they were obviously idiots.  But Whoopi's brand of idiocy is more damaging because it is insidious.  Her foolishness passes for wisdom because it is delivered with such confidence, and when her co-hosts refuse to get down in the mud to argue with her is seen as accepting what she has to say as right. When they do dare to voice a different opinion, her willingness to drown everyone out and shut them down is mistaken as winning arguments on the merits.   As a result, her biased, misinformed opinions are blasted over the airwaves to the masses, spreading her tommyrot from coast to coast, virtually unchallenged. 

 

The only remedy is for her fellow panelists to stand up to her and call her out and not back down when she gets rude.  I want to cheer every time one of them puts her in her place, however gently.  I can only pray every time I see it happen that it is a trend and will continue, and eventually it will be come the norm.

 

Given that Whoppi requires being worshipped to even get her to show up for work in the morning, maybe if they do it often enough, she will LEAVE. 

Edited October 14, 2015 by Celia Rubenstein

[Medicine Crow]

What Celia Rubenstein said x 1000!!!!!

[Apprentice79]

Let us all give a round of applause to Celia Rubenstein! Bravissimo!

[CheezyXpressed]

I just saw some of Monday's episode and had a chuckle when Whoopi said, "Have a good Christmas, Chanukkah, and Ramadan."  after they discussed Hilary Clinton.

 

The part that made me laugh was the Ramadan part, because it's currently taking place in the summer now. It's been many years since the three holidays were happening at the same time.

[Foghorn Leghorn]

I actually mentioned her habit while watching the most recent Shark Tank.  It featured NERDWAX, a product to apply to glasses' nose "things" (I don't recall what they're called).  The stuff keeps one's glasses from sliding down.

 

I have mentioned on the forum before about how annoying it is to see her push those friggin' glasses back up every 2 seconds!  Her glasses don't fit her properly! Plus she is probably sweating under the lights and all those huge clothes.   

[Celia Rubenstein]

What Celia Rubenstein said x 1000!!!!!

 

 

Let us all give a round of applause to Celia Rubenstein! Bravissimo!

 

STOP! This is just the kind of thing that turned Whoopi into a monster!!!!  I can feel my head swelling ... I feel the need to lecture people coming on ... I better head back to the Real Housewives of New York thread where people think I am a moron and regain my perspective. 

[RogerFromOhio]

Looks like the Blue Jays pulled it off... Congrats

[Medicine Crow]

Looks like the Blue Jays pulled it off... Congrats

A complete gut-wrencher, but good for them.

[bannana]

Not "all" of Canada has jumped on the Blue Jays bandwagon, sorry :) I am & always will be a Red Sox Fan & currently cheering for the Cubs :)

That's okay, dumddownus, I am secretly cheering for the Cubs too, but it is quite a phenomenom to see our country behind a team from Toronto!

 

 

It really was. Yes, I may be sensitive because I am -- my avatar gives it away -- a lifelong Cubs fan. But if it were a New York basketball team, Whoopi would be screaming in ecstasy. Something out of her interest scope?  Sneer, scorn, stay silent, don't put on the hat, change the subject as soon as possible. She acted like Paula had brought a turd and slipped it into the punchbowl at a garden party.

 

She was also vile on the subject of Jennifer Lawrence bringing up pay discrepancy. Because it's not a new subject, it's not okay for Jennifer Lawrence to mention it? Because Whoopi did it first, no one else can be upset by it?  Whoopi would NOT shut up and talked continuously through everyone else. If I'd been Michelle, I would have put my hand over her mouth. Her ego is totally run amuck. She not only will stifle any conversation that differs from her opinion, she'll also talk over the person so the opposing viewpoint can hardly be heard.  She's not interested in any viewpoint except her own, and the fact that she's not even willing to listen when someone else talks is very telling.  Rude and close-minded, isn't that a great combination for a moderator of a panel show called The View?

 

For what it's worth, I thought Michelle's point that someone young voicing concern about pay discrepancy would reach the ears of a new audience was a good one. I guess Whoopi wants to be the spokesperson for the world.  She is reaching new heights of unbearability. Time to write TPTB at The View again.

This was ridiculous. Whoopi should have been supporting a young woman who is advocating what all women have been advocating for decades. She made it sound like Jennifer Lawrence was wealthy and wouldn't have noticed that she was making less than men.  No, she had a superstar trajectory, so she was grateful, and then she learned that men who are doing the same job as her, acting opposite her, are making more money.  Hey, I went through that realization decades ago and was outraged then.  I see no reason to diminish younger women who are shining a light on this issue.  Whoopi should have been thanking Jennifer for bringing this issue to a younger generation of women.  Women have fought for equal rights for hundreds of years, and the fight goes on.  For old as dirt Whoopi (not much older than me, but she sure acts it) to say, we've been saying this all along you young whippersnapper, who gives a shit, shut up, was just vile and disappointing.

[dumbdownus]

 

That's okay, dumbdownus, I am secretly cheering for the Cubs too, but it is quite a phenomenon to see our country behind a team from Toronto!

Well I was so disgusted at the fans behavior, throwing beer bottles & garbage on the field, hitting a baby on the head during the top of the 7th..... Now all these sheep fans are calling the 7th the best inning ever, at least they could clarify that the bottom of the 7th was good for Toronto, not the asinine fans reaction in the top.....

 

I say "sheep fans" because they are blindly following a sport the majority know nothing about, there, my days rant is over & the mods will probably delete because it is not about the spew :)

[DollEyes]

 Once again, Whoopi shows that her arrogance/ignorance knows no bounds. Her throwing shade at Viola Davis is bad enough, but her dissing Jennifer Lawrence for daring to publically believe that women should get equal pay is beneath contempt. Whoopi's saying that Ms. Lawrence shouldn't discuss sexism in Hollywood just because she's not the first person to be hurt by it is like saying that we shouldn't discuss racism just because we have a Black president. BTW, Whoop, Bradley Cooper, the co-star whom JLaw mentioned in her op-ed, totally agrees with her, so you need to have more seats than the Superdome & the Staples Center, as far as I'm concerned-and STFU, while you're at it.

 

 

Ann Coulter is a She-Beast.

 

  That's an insult to She-Beasts everywhere.

Edited October 15, 2015 by DollEyes

[KLovestoShop]

Forgive me if anyone's a fan, but why in the hell does Whoopie's daughter get a freaking reality show?  Who gives a rat's ass about the daily life of a basic nobody who's not an actor or musician or in any form of the entertainment world?  At least it's on a network that most people have never heard of, Centric.  Bet Whoopie fronted the money for this show.

 

Despite the fact that I'm a Cubs fan, giving Mathew Broderick a Cubs cap was just plain silly.  He's a Mets fan, born and bred.   Yes, he was in Ferris Buehler's Day Off where he was at a Cub's game, but you always see him with his kids at Met's games.  

[Cementhead]

Ha!!  Tuned in during their "discussion" of the Jimmy Kimmel Man on the Street interviews just in time to hear these 2 GEMS coming from Whoopi's mouth:

 

1.)  Before you speak, do your homework.  Because if you don't know what you are talking about you can come off looking like a dope.  (Unless your name is Whoopi Goldberg.)

 

2.) Don't chew gum on television.  Because it looks bad.  (But chomping on bowls of chips and whatever the hell you feel like whilst you are moderating a live tv show is okay.  If your name is Whoopi Goldeberg.)

[Bronzedog]

I missed who the father of Whoopie's friend is, but, was amused by the complete silence when she said her father had worked with Bill Cosby.

[Vinyasa]

Why on earth was there a segment about Whoopi's daughter's reality show?

 

I'm so over reality shows and this is one I have zero interesting in even hearing about it, much less watching it.

[Sunflower Sue]

I noticed the session with Whoop"s daughter lasted more than the few minutes they allow a lot of guests.  BORING !!!!!

Missed a lot of the show because of Obama's breaking news.

[Celia Rubenstein]

I would love to join in the snark on today's show, but when I went to watch it on my DVR there seems to have been a glitch.  Instead of The View there was a long promo for some tedious reality show about two boring ass women, and a series of nail polish infomercials.  I'm not sure what happened. 

[TheGreenKnight]

I didn't see most of the show because of Obama's interruption, but it tuned back in during-- surprise, surprise--Whoopi being loud and lecturing, this time about waiters and tips.

[Kenz]

I don't know how I feel about Paula as a host, because the others are downright rude to her and barely let her finish a sentence. Today she was talking about her experience at working at Red Lobster as a waitress, which was pertinent to the discussion about tipping, and Raven gave her such disgusted looks. Even Joy seems dismissive of her. I feel sorry for her for because they treat her with disdain. She may not be the right fit for the show, but they could at least be polite.

 

The infomercial about Whoopie's daughter's show is just pure nepotism. Are we supposed to be interested in the scene where she can't find her jacket and Whoopie is telling her to hurry up? What scintillating television! I can't wait to tune in!

[Vinyasa]

Instead of The View there was a long promo for some tedious reality show about two boring ass women, and a series of nail polish infomercials.  I'm not sure what happened.

 

If you were a lucky audience member, you would have gotten a free nail polish! And not just nail polish, but some nail polish like non other.

[Celia Rubenstein]

Just a head's up people - there have been some last minute changes to next week's guest lineup.

 

On Monday they are bumping the joint interview with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump so they can show a special segment on Michelle's niece's ballet recital.  And on Thursday, instead of the private tour of the White House Michelle Obama was going to give the panel, they will be broadcasting live from the opening of Joy's third cousin's used car dealership in Secaucus, NJ. 

 

Priorities, people. Priorities. 

[Former Nun]

On Monday they are bumping the joint interview with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump so they can show a special segment on Michelle's niece's ballet recital.  And on Thursday, instead of the private tour of the White House Michelle Obama was going to give the panel, they will be broadcasting live from the opening of Joy's third cousin's used car dealership in Secaucus, NJ.

 

 

Are you sure?  I think the guest will be more Whoopi-centric:  her book, her daughters fabulous reality show, her next stand-up, etc.

2.) Don't chew gum on television.  Because it looks bad.  (But chomping on bowls of chips and whatever the hell you feel like whilst you are moderating a live tv show is okay.  If your name is Whoopi Goldeberg.)

 

 

...and I'm pretty sure we used to see her chewing gum a lot.  Maybe it was before she got her dental problems fixed.

[Former Nun]

Once again, Whoopi shows that her arrogance/ignorance knows no bounds. Her throwing shade at Viola Davis is bad enough, but her dissing Jennifer Lawrence for daring to publically believe that women should get equal pay is beneath contempt.

 

 

I'd like to support Whoopi on this one.  The 13th Amendment abolished slavery 150 years ago.  Obviously there was no further need to fight for civil rights, equality, fairness in housing, jobs, pay, etc.  Everything was fixed 150 years ago--no need for future generations to try to make things better or to even discuss it.  No need for discussions on sexism today either, right, Whoopi?

Edited October 16, 2015 by Former Nun

[Former Nun]

Celia Rubenstein's post at 12:50pm today 10/14 has 35+ "Likes."   That's a fabulous number.  Is it the record?

 

Edited to Add:   ...and counting!

Edited October 15, 2015 by Former Nun

[Medicine Crow]

Celia Rubenstein's post at 12:50pm today 10/14 has 35+ "Likes."   That's a fabulous number.  Is it the record?

I'm pretty sure it is & very much deserved.  I think PTV should have some kind of virtual trophy!  Right Celia?

[Cosmocrush]

 For old as dirt Whoopi (not much older than me, but she sure acts it) to say, we've been saying this all along you young whippersnapper, who gives a shit, shut up, was just vile and disappointing.

Whoopi needs to realize that she is almost completely irrelevant in Hollywood; she's two generations removed from it [ in fact I think Whoopi's granddaughter is about Jennifer Lawerence's age]   NO ONE under 50 in Hollywood is listening to anything Whoopi Goldberg has to say about anything that has to do with the movie industry.  That's the kind of business it is and it's one reason that Jennifer Lawrence has a white hot career, is a huge star and Whoopi is in her slippers bitching about crap on a daytime talk show. 

 

 

Forgive me if anyone's a fan, but why in the hell does Whoopie's daughter get a freaking reality show?  Who gives a rat's ass about the daily life of a basic nobody who's not an actor or musician or in any form of the entertainment world?  At

Do you mean being the daughter of "Academy Award winner Whoopi Goldberg isn't enough for you?  LOL I think you are exactly right Klovestoshop.   I watch reality TV.  I watch good reality TV and good trashy reality TV  but the ones that last more than six episodes have something interesting, a hook.   And personally, I don't find being the daughter of Whoopi Goldberg interesting. 

 

Okay the hilarious part is Alex calls herself an actor and a producer but her imdb.com page is pretty bare for a 40 something year old actress; about five roles are listed including several where she played extras in her mother's projects.   Basically, I think this show is Whoopi's attempt to get Alex off her  payroll and maybe gain some fame.  

 

 

Ha!!  Tuned in during their "discussion" of the Jimmy Kimmel Man on the Street interviews just in time to hear these 2 GEMS coming from Whoopi's mouth:

 

1.)  Before you speak, do your homework.  Because if you don't know what you are talking about you can come off looking like a dope.  (Unless your name is Whoopi Goldberg.)

 

2.) Don't chew gum on television.  Because it looks bad.  (But chomping on bowls of chips and whatever the hell you feel like whilst you are moderating a live tv show is okay.  If your name is Whoopi Goldeberg.)

This is Awesome.  I can't believe Whoopi actually said those things.   I don't think there has been anyone on this show less self-aware professionally although the competition has been fierce.

 

Priorities, people. Priorities. 

Oh Celia, you know this is the best this show can do.  I'm sure no one was bumped for Whoopi Week [her book, a movie she was in 25 years ago, her daughter's reality show] because this show doesn't get those kinds of guests anymore and haven't for a long time.  Invited to the White House? That was something Babs could do but only to see the Christmas decorations. 

 

Even on the very rare occasion where a Hollywood A-lister will accidentally wander on to this stage the interview will rude, inaccurate and cut short.  Maybe the 'new team' will be different.  But I doubt it.  

Edited October 15, 2015 by Cosmocrush

[Foghorn Leghorn]

 

Whoopi is in her slippers bitching about crap on a daytime talk show.

 

LMAO

[backformore]

Jennifer Lawrence has a white hot career, is a huge star and Whoopi is in her slippers bitching about crap on a daytime talk show.

 

Cosmo, this is priceless!  Picture Whoopi, glasses sliding down her nose, legs spread wide, boobs hanging down to her waist, lecturing, saying "HERE'S THE THING.........."  as she tries to impart her wisdom on people who just do not care about anything she has to say.    She's the cranky old grandma (and I'm the same age)  muttering in the corner about how nobody listens to her any more.  

[maggiemae]

Kind of sad not much going on here......this show has become so predictable and repetitive.

Me? I've got nothing about today's show.

Perhaps tomorrow with Joy.....and no Whoopi!

[maggiemae]

It wasn't preempted here on the west coast with the 3 hour difference but no one missed much. And yes....I'm not going to search for the odd network Alex is on to see Whoopi give a countdown walking out the door.....Not that I would tune in if it were on a familiar network to me.

[Medicine Crow]

I think the high point of today's show was Joy explaining the difference between Socialist & Communist, while the rest of the co-hosts' mouths hung open.  Just sayin'.

[maggiemae]

Oh, oh, oh! I remembered Raven said today she would like to do another album but she won't cause she wants to keep wearing clothes on stage......so I guess it won't happen based on talent.

Edited October 16, 2015 by maggiemae

[SunFun]

I would love to join in the snark on today's show, but when I went to watch it on my DVR there seems to have been a glitch.  Instead of The View there was a long promo for some tedious reality show about two boring ass women, and a series of nail polish infomercials.  I'm not sure what happened. 

Laughed so hard, I choked on my carrot stick. I wondered if 'The View' might kill me some day, but not by a carrot stick.

[Celia Rubenstein]

I'm pretty sure it is & very much deserved.  I think PTV should have some kind of virtual trophy!  Right Celia?

 

I don't think they give out such a trophy.  If they did, Whoopi would have won it by now.  She has every trophy they give out.  

 

But I appreciate the sentiment!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pjh1ryvBZBo

[TheGreenKnight]

I think the high point of today's show was Joy explaining the difference between Socialist & Communist, while the rest of the co-hosts' mouths hung open.  Just sayin'.

Wish I'd seen this. I'm sure the other ladies thought liberal, communist, and socialist were synonymous, and were absolutely fascinated by this--to their ears--new information.

Edited October 16, 2015 by TheGreenKnight

[backformore]

Catching up on my View watching (fast-forward, it doesn't take long at all)   Whoopi was downright RUDE to Paula about the Cubs hat.   She looked at the cap as though it was a dead rat, and when Paula talked about the championship, she turned to Michelle and started talking about "where are you doing standup tonight?" 

 

As a Chicagoan, what I saw was disdain for my city.   I'm sure I'm not the only one who saw that.  SOMEONE gave them those caps,  what is the big fucking deal about not wanting to give the Cubs one minute of attention when they are finally having a good season?  You don't have to be a baseball fan to understand the significance.  

 

AND  no mention of the "Back to the future"  prediction?     For those who don't know, in Back to The Future II, Marty McFLy (Michael J Fox)  in his time travel machine, went to the year 2015 and the headlines were that the Cubs won the World Series -  it was meant in irony, a ridiculous prediction of something that could never happen - which makes this Cubs season more note-worthy. 

[RogerFromOhio]

Ann Coulter just slapped down Raven by reminding everyone that she is mean to people based on their names.

 

Raven went silent

[Jpxfactor]

Michelle stop talking over everybody ....you have nothing to say.

[Former Nun]

what is the big fucking deal about not wanting to give the Cubs one minute of attention when they are finally having a good season?  You don't have to be a baseball fan to understand the significance.

 

 

I agree!   I haven't been a baseball fan since I aged out of dating ball players (high school, college,*pro's)...but I know and love an underdog story.  Every year I hope the Cubbies can get to the playoffs.  Seems so AMERICAN to me!  Are there ANY redeeming qualities of a Whoopi Goldberg?

 

*We've had Winter Instructional League and Spring Training in my area for decades.  Young pro players LOVE girls with cars!

Edited October 16, 2015 by Former Nun

[sugarbaker design]

AND  no mention of the "Back to the future"  prediction?

 

 

PF mentioned that several days ago.  They even showed a mini-clip.

 

Ann Coulter just slapped down Raven by reminding everyone that she is mean to people based on their names.

Raven went silent

 

 

Thank god for DVR!  I cannot wait to see that.

Edited October 16, 2015 by sugarbaker design

[MzTori77]

Ann Coulter just slapped down Raven by reminding everyone that she is mean to people based on their names.

 

Raven went silent

I had to rush over here and see who else saw that priceless moment! As soon as Raven got her profound statement in, I was going, "Come on, Ann, this is your chance!! These bitches LIVE to make fun, slam, and criticize people!!" Of course, they only do this to people they feel are deserving of their venom - usually Republicans of any age or gender. I'm neither Republican or Democrat (and no fan of Ann Coulter), but I can't stand a hypocrite. I dont know what Ann was referring to when she slapped Raven down (watermelon something??) but it was priceless.

[Fisher King]

Raven wasn't EVEN expecting AC to bring up the Watermelondria thing. lol

 

Remember, Raven - You only get to pretend you can go head-to-head with people. Ann Coulter is a professional bully with years of experience.

Edited October 16, 2015 by Fisher King

[MatchaLove]

Ann Coulter is just an awful, ridiculous person.  This was obviously not one of her most hateful on-air appearances, but her energy is so ugly.

 

How stupid is Raven to preach about "if you can't say something nice….."  Lol.  That's pretty much all she does is mock and judge…it's actually part of the fibre of that show.  Couldn't believe Coulter pulled out that very current example and hurled it right back at Raven.  Buuurn.

[TheGreenKnight]

The Ann Coulter interview looked like it was going to pass by without a hitch until Ana Navarro asked her question, and then the whole thing shifted. What she said to Raven was a rude way to bypass the question, but I couldn't help laughing.... At least Michelle knew this topic was not one where she should get involved.

 

I hope Padma eventually gets upgraded to regular co-host. She's such a good find for daytime, since she works well in both light and heavier topics. And she could always do a food segment whenever they have time to fill and can't find guests.

 

Joy and Meredith are great at moderating. It'd be wonderful if they upgraded Joy to that role permanently, because they'd both be on TV daily.

Edited October 16, 2015 by TheGreenKnight

[Fisher King]

I was so glad that Navarro challenged AC.  I hate to admit it but I also couldn't help but chuckle when AC turned the tables on Raven.

[Apprentice79]

I was so glad that Navarro challenged AC.  I hate to admit it but I also couldn't help but chuckle when AC turned the tables on Raven.

I liked it because she basically showed Raven that she has no business being involved in grown folks business..She sounded really childish with her pitiful  attempt to read Ann Coulter..Ann who I think is vile with her incendiary remarks actually brought a smile to my face...

[Bronzedog]

Ann Coulter was certainly not as vicious as she is sometimes, but, why Raven would even take her on is beyond me. The Cosby kids are finally speaking out, but, I wonder how much is motivated by receiving no royalties now that the show has been pulled. And, please let Snookie's 15 minutes end!

[Medicine Crow]

I don't think they give out such a trophy.  If they did, Whoopi would have won it by now.  She has every trophy they give out.  

 

But I appreciate the sentiment!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pjh1ryvBZBo

You sure do know how to express your appreciation Celia!!  My all-time-favourite.

[RogerFromOhio]

I had to rush over here and see who else saw that priceless moment! As soon as Raven got her profound statement in, I was going, "Come on, Ann, this is your chance!! These bitches LIVE to make fun, slam, and criticize people!!" Of course, they only do this to people they feel are deserving of their venom - usually Republicans of any age or gender. I'm neither Republican or Democrat (and no fan of Ann Coulter), but I can't stand a hypocrite. I dont know what Ann was referring to when she slapped Raven down (watermelon something??) but it was priceless.

MzTori77 last week Raven was saying that she will not hire someone with a wacky name..... and she used the name Watermelondria to support her judgmental views.

She got smacked down on Twitter for her views of bigotry