An audience member during a recent episode of the ABC show “The View” called Whoopi Goldberg an “old broad.” It happened on Wednesday’s show when Goldberg and her cohosts took their seats to begin the show and the audience member shouted the words and Goldberg was taken aback.
We’re happy to see ya’ll. Cool, well, go on and have a seat, she said before addressing the heckler.
“Did you just call me an old broad? Yeah?” the 67-year-oId actress said to the heckler.
The camera then showed a woman who was wearing a large fur hat.
“She said, ‘You old broad,’ and I was like, hey, it’s Wednesday, and I am an old broad, and happy about it,” the host said before cohost Sunny Hostin said that being an “old broad” was better than “the alternative.”
The aIternative is not attractive to any of us, the stress said. “We all want to be old broads and old dudes, you know? The show’s cameras continued to show the woman again and again for the entire episode.
Goldberg caused controversy in December after making controversial statements again.
She had to apologize again for the comments she made about the Holocaust. As she was promoting her new movie “Till,” about a young black child who was viciously mur**red by a gang of white men in 1955, she was asked by a reporter about the comments she made on the show.
Earlier this year, Goldberg was suspended from “The View” for claiming the Holocaust was not about race. She apoIogized for the comments but in a new interview with the U.K. paper The Sunday Times, it appears her apology may not have been sincere.
“Remember who they were k!lling first. They were not killing racial; they were k*lling physical. They were k*lling people they considered to be mentally defective. And then they made this decision,” the actress said.
Journalist Janice Turner explained to Goldberg, whose real name is Caryn Elaine Johnson, that there were race laws the Nazis created against Jews and said that “Nazis saw Jews as a race.”
“Yes, but that’s the killer, isn’t it? The oppressor is telling you what you are. Why are you believing them? They’re Nazis. Why believe what they’re saying?” she said.
“It doesn’t change the fact that you could not tell a Jew on a street,” she said. “You could find me. You couIdn’t find them.”
“But you would have thought that I’d taken a big oId stinky dump on the table, butt naked,” she said, in reference to her comments that got her suspended from “The View.”
My best friend said, ‘Not for nothing is there no box on the census for the Jewish race. So that leads me to believe that we’re probably not a race, she said. But on Tuesday, a representative for Goldberg sent a press release that showed the host apologizing for the comments.
Trypophobia
Trypophobia is a relatively lesser-known psychological phenomenon characterized by an intense aversion or fear of clustered patterns of small holes, bumps, or irregular shapes. While not officially recognized as a distinct mental disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), trypophobia has gained attention in recent years due to its prevalence and the emotional distress it can cause in individuals who experience it.
People with trypophobia often react strongly to images or objects that exhibit repetitive and closely packed small holes, such as lotus seed pods, honeycombs, or certain types of coral. The term “trypophobia” itself is derived from the Greek words “trypo,” meaning “hole,” and “phobia,” indicating an irrational fear. It’s important to note that trypophobia is not limited to specific shapes or textures; it encompasses a wide range of stimuli, and triggers can vary from person to person.
The fear response associated with trypophobia may manifest as feelings of discomfort, anxiety, nausea, or even panic attacks. Some individuals may go to great lengths to avoid situations or objects that could trigger their trypophobia, impacting their daily lives. While the exact cause of trypophobia remains unclear, researchers speculate that it may be linked to evolutionary factors, as some dangerous animals and plants exhibit similar patterns in nature.
Social media and the internet have played a significant role in popularizing trypophobia, with numerous online communities sharing images and discussions related to this phenomenon. The widespread dissemination of trypophobic triggers has led to increased awareness and recognition of this condition. However, it’s crucial to approach the topic with sensitivity, as exposure to triggering images can genuinely distress individuals who experience trypophobia.
Despite its prevalence, trypophobia remains an area of ongoing research, and professionals in psychology and psychiatry continue to explore its origins, manifestations, and potential treatments. Understanding trypophobia can contribute to more compassionate and informed discussions about mental health, promoting empathy and support for those who grapple with this unique fear.
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