As if the nation’s collective shock wasn’t enough with Whoopi Goldberg and Megan
Rapinoe announcing their intentions to depart America’s shores, Joy Behar, co-host
of The View, has thrown her hat into the ring. “l don’t get any respect either,” Behar
quipped during a recent episode, suggesting she’s contemplating joining her
colleague and the soccer superstar on their quest for a more understanding
homeland.
Each of these women has had her share of the limelight — and not always for
universally adored reasons.
Megan Rapinoe, long celebrated as a linchpin of the U.S. women’s soccer team,
faced a storm of criticism after a missed penalty kick in a crucial game. What
should’ve been a mere momentary blip in an illustrious career became a national
point of contention. The missed goal turned metaphorical, a sign, critics said, of
Rapinoe’s supposed distractions and misplaced priorities.
Whoopi Goldberg, renowned for her straight talk and no-nonsense approach on
The View, has had her fair share of foot-in-mouth moments. While her candidness
has won her legions of fans, her “loud mouth,” as some critics label it, has also
landed her in hot water more times than she’d like.And now, Joy Behar. Often seen
as the comedic relief, her remarks have not always landed well with audiences
across the political spectrum. She’s been the subject of countless memes, talk-show
discussions, and even heated family dinner debates. In light of the recent
announcements, Behar’s feelings of marginalization have come into sharp focus.
