Whoopi Goldberg's Controversial Super Bowl Remark: Race and Humor in the Spotlight
SCANDAL ROCKS THE VIEW: WHOOPi GOES TOO FAR, CRITICS ROAST HER
The drama never ends on The View! In a jaw-dropping exchange that's got everyone talking, Whoopi Goldberg sparked outrage with her latest stunt. During Monday's episode, the feisty actress suggested Super Bowl attendees pretend to be another race to troll Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Yes, you read that right!
The conversation started when Joy Behar jokingly referred to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem as "the one who shot the puppy" while discussing ICE agents being present at the game. Whoopi, never one to shy away from controversy, chimed in with her infamous advice: "Everybody, get a little cocoa butter, sit in the sun, that's the first thing. And then - this is probably the only time you can ever do this - give yourself a Latin accent." She went on to say, "See if she can tell who's who."
Behar cleverly referenced how Jewish people during the Holocaust would wear the Star of David to blend in and avoid persecution. The panel's remarks ignited a firestorm online, with many calling out Whoopi for crossing a line.
"Hey so, I knew the ladies on The View were crazy, but this... this is next level," one Twitter user exclaimed. Another added, "If it had been a white person saying what she said, everybody would be up in arms about it."
Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly weighed in, writing on X: "I hear this is racist." Others chimed in with scathing criticisms:
"Why is this program still on air? Who's paying for it?" one critic asked. Another wrote, "Selective outrage strikes again. These people & Whoopi Goldberg are lunatics."
The backlash has sparked questions about whether The View will be canceled. We can't help but wonder if the show's producers have lost control of their stars' behavior.
But that's not all - just hours later, Donald Trump took to social media to call the NFL "crazy" for booking Bad Bunny as its halftime performer. It seems the 31-year-old rapper has become a lightning rod for controversy.
Bad Bunny's selection for the Super Bowl performance was announced after weeks of speculation. The NFL typically announces the artist in Week 1, but this year, it was revealed that Taylor Swift was considered for the coveted spot. In fact, Commissioner Roger Goodell had long teased the pop superstar to perform at the show.
But what really got Bad Bunny into hot water was his comments about ICE's presence outside his concerts. He explained during an interview: "Man, honestly, yes. There were many reasons why I didn't show up in the US, and none of them were out of hate — I've performed there many times... All of (the shows) have been successful. All of them have been magnificent."
However, when asked about ICE's potential presence at his concerts, Bad Bunny replied: "And it's something that we were talking about and very concerned about. Like, f*g ICE could be outside (my concert)."
The controversy surrounding Bad Bunny's selection has sparked a heated debate about the NFL's choices and the artist's politics.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that ICE agents will indeed surround the Super Bowl in Santa Clara, saying: "Yeah, we'll be all over that place. People should not be coming to the Super Bowl unless they're law-abiding Americans who love this country."
Bad Bunny's selection follows weeks of speculation over who would perform at the biggest event of the year. The NFL typically announces the artist for the halftime show in Week 1.
But what do you think about Whoopi's stunt, Bad Bunny's comments, and ICE's presence at the Super Bowl? Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #TheScholarlyNote.
And if you're wondering who exactly will be performing at this year's Super Bowl halftime show... well, it looks like we'll just have to wait and see!