Whoopi Goldberg mocked for suggesting great stripper name inspired by Tucker Carlson on 'The View'
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: 'The View' kicked off on an unusual note the morning of February 15 when moderator Whoopi Goldberg interrupted herself while introducing the first Hot Topic of the day. She had a sudden thought of a "great stripper name" inspired by Tucker Carlson.
In fairness to Goldberg, the topic at hand was Carlson himself.
The hosts found humor in the fact that Russian President Vladimir Putin seemed to have outmaneuvered Carlson during their recent meeting in Moscow, with Putin even expressing his dissatisfaction about it.
'The View' hosts react to Whoopi Goldberg's 'Tucker Putin' stripper name idea
The segment on the show began as Goldberg said, "This is crazy, okay? Tucker Carlson basically handed a megaphone to one of America's biggest threats by airing his social media sit-down with Russian President Vladimir Putin. And get this, even Putin criticized the interview."
"Yeah, he was on Russian state TV and said he wasn't fully satisfied with Tucker, who didn't ask the tough, probing questions he expected. Then Putin went on to express his preference for President Biden, calling him more predictable," the host continued.
As Goldberg posed the question, "Did Tucker play right into Putin's hands?" she was suddenly struck with an idea.
"Ooh, I'm gonna change my name! I just thought of a great stripper name," she exclaimed.
Her co-hosts, puzzled by the sudden turn, inquired about the words that sparked her inspiration. Goldberg clarified with a grin, "Tucker Putin!"
The name elicited hearty laughter from the hosts, particularly as Goldberg playfully imagined the introduction of this fictional character, Tucker Putin, onto the stage.
Netizens react to Whoopie Goldberg's stripper name suggestion
Social media was quick to react to Goldberg's great idea, with one saying, "She's just hilarious. So funny. Get it?"
Another chimed in, commenting, "Whoopi… TuckerPutin NEW stripper stage name", followed by several laughing emojis.
"Putin laughing at our downfall. Putin Said he rather see Biden as president because Biden predictable," another took a direct dig at Putin.
Putin laughing at our downfall. Putin Said he rather see Biden as president because Biden predictable. https://t.co/D7o6UzR7hE
— tondoo (@tondoo45) February 15, 2024
Another sect of people said, "The view is jealous that Tucker Carlson gets hundreds of millions of views while they barely can reach 3 million."
The view is jealous that Tucker Carlson gets hundreds of millions of views while they barely can reach 3 million
— Lenny (@LennyDotCom61) February 15, 2024
Others echoed a similar sentiment, saying, "How is this crappy show still on television. It’s time to cancel this show ABC!"
How is this crappy show still on television. It’s time to cancel this show ABC!
— steve kopacz (@sabresbillsfan) February 15, 2024
How does anyone think this group of cackling hens have any authority to speak to any of this?
— Shanita Burrows (Me/Myself/I) (@shane46359) February 16, 2024
"How does anyone think this group of cackling hens have any authority to speak to any of this?" wrote another.
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