'Just wasted time': Internet divided as Whoopi Goldberg's jail revelation sparks controversy and laughter on 'The View'

MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY: During a recent episode of 'The View,' Whoopi Goldberg unexpectedly caught her co-hosts off guard when she casually referenced her previous encounters with jail, quickly suggesting that it was all said in jest.

The unexpected incident unfolded amid the discussion of the day's final Hot Topic, leading to an unconventional twist in the conversation.

Typically, the topics are predetermined, but Goldberg announced that they had collectively decided to choose a topic randomly for the last segment.

'The View' co-hosts weigh in on the hypothetical dilemma between Appalachian trail and jail time

To choose the topic, a bag was actually lowered from the ceiling, containing an assortment of new Hot Topics.

Goldberg randomly selected one that presented a hypothetical scenario: "Would you prefer to hike the Appalachian Trail alone or spend six months in jail?"

This question sparked a comical dilemma among her co-hosts, with Sara Haines entertainingly contemplating the jail option, jesting, "I’m actually considering jail right now!"

Sunny Hostin, drawing from her past as a federal prosecutor, opted for the challenging hike.

When Haines inquired about Whoopi's choice, the moderator quipped, "Well, I've done both."

This remark surprised and amused the other women, with Alyssa Farah Griffin jokingly responding, "Of course you have!" Meanwhile, Joy Behar expressed genuine confusion and curiosity, seeking further details.

Goldberg dismissed the inquiries, asserting, "It doesn't matter, does it?" Nonetheless, she pledged to divulge more information when Behar persisted.

As the conversation continued, Whoopi took a moment after a commercial break to clarify her earlier comment, emphasizing her humorous intent.

"I'm a humorist. So stop lookin' it up!" she said, playfully suggesting that searching for truth in her jests would be fruitless.

Viewers react to Whoopi Goldberg's humorous jail-time revelation

After Whoopi Goldberg made her statements, viewers found themselves in a state of duality, torn between conflicting perspectives.

One viewer reacted by saying, "Whoopi Goldberg 'Well I've done both,'" highlighting the humor in the sentence. 

Another said, "Whoopi's face," commenting on his facial expressions while making the revelation. 

However, another saw a different perspective to Goldberg's statements, saying, "I usually enjoy Whoopi inserting herself, but claiming she did BOTH and refusing to say anything about either was a tease that just wasted time."

"You guys are crazy. You say you don’t want to talk about it, then you talk about it! Great day in the morning!" another viewer joked. 

"That was fun....," another chimed in. 

"I doubt whoopie has gone hiking," commented one viewer. 

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