An old clip of a conversation between The View host Whoopi Goldberg and actor Hasan Minhaj has resurfaced and now Twitter has sparked another debate. During an episode of HBO’s The Shop: Uninterrupted, which originally aired in Feb. 2020, Minhaj vocalized his criticism of the Democratic party.
“You have two existing parties. You got the new woke party, that movement and then you got the establishment and they’re eating each other alive, that’s the truth,” Minhaj said.
Goldberg disagreed with Minhaj and instructed him to stop listening to what the media is telling him.
“Here’s the thing that you’re missing. We’ve been doing all that work that all these five-year-olds say ‘Well y’all haven’t been doing that’ bulls**t. How do you think apartheid changed? We did that. That’s what Joe Biden did. Nobody does everything the way you want them to do it," Goldberg affirmed.
"But God damn do not put down the people whose shoulders you’re standing on. You are standing on our shoulders and we are holding the line and for people to say you’re uninspiring. F**k you uninspiring. What are you inspiring?” Goldberg continued.
The elders let these young “progressives” know what time it is…
— Chanteezy ????♉️ (@iamchanteezy) June 27, 2021
Some people thought Goldberg rightfully put Minhaj in his place, however, others said Goldberg’s way of thinking is outdated and dismissive.
One Twitter user acknowledged that while the clip is old, it's shocking to see people still triggered by their conversation.
So many people still triggered by this over a year later lol. https://t.co/KUsPChz5LG
— Sam from Delacroix, LA (@Kennymack1971) June 29, 2021
Hasan was right. Whoopi is wrong. Have a horrible day!
— L. Fisherman (@D0MXNXQUE) June 28, 2021
Another Twitter user said he believed Goldberg was wrong but Minhaj should've spent his time highlighting the unfair treatment some people received while working on his show.
Caught up on why Whoopi, is trending. Yeah she's wrong but Hasan Minhaj could also address all those WOC who spoke up against the inequality they faced on his show. Either way, I have a dream where I can afford a space so big that I could have a romantic partner and sleep alone.
— Amelia R-N (@AmeliaR_N) June 29, 2021
And so many folks are praising this shit…like I’m so fucking confused… pic.twitter.com/ncYZz9cGpx
— △⃒⃘ (@longlxvewilliam) June 28, 2021
Another Twitter user said Minhaj's look said it all.
That look on his face at the end. You can tell he's use to hearing his own voice and everyone agreeing with him. Whoopi told him.
— My Dogs MaggieDog and Cashew????????⚖️ (@Elizabe37915545) June 27, 2021
I’ve heard Whoopi give this much-needed lecture to a few different people now, and I love every variation of it. They need to hear her!! ????????????
— Nicole on Wheels ♿️✊???? (@holyspacemonkey) June 27, 2021
One Twitter user argued that the older generation is stubborn and can't accept a different way of thinking.
younger generation: makes a valid and fair critique
older generation: completely ignores it, takes offence, refuses to admit any change is necessary and basically pulls "back in my days…"
— ???? ???? (@nonxdinx__) June 28, 2021
Whoopi Goldberg claiming she and Joe Biden ended apartheid is ridiculous and offensive to the memory of Nelson Mandela and all the ANC freedom fighters. pic.twitter.com/3H9ED6ALRj
— Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa ✶ (@CDRosa) June 29, 2021
While many people criticized Goldberg's comments, others stated that she is no expert on the subject matter and that she is not responsible for ending apartheid.