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Why Whoopi Goldberg and her Banana Shoes are Worth Watching On The View

Updated on March 17, 2015

Ms Whoopi

Whoopi Goldberg is often referred to as "Ms. Whoopi". She is one of the few EGOT recipients, meaning she has received at least one each of the Emmy, Oscar, Grammy, and Tony awards. Yes, that is quite a feat.

She is well-known for playing an outspoken psychic in the movie Ghost and for her outrageous personality. In 2007, she joined the panel of the television show The View and is a must-see part of the talk show's personality.

Whoopi.
Whoopi. | Source
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Say what?! | Source

She is Herself

A main reason why Whoopi Goldberg is worth watching on The View for her original personality.

She is confident in herself. She stays true to her personality throughout the show, even if doing so is not the most popular action with the show's staff and viewers.

For example, Goldberg has remarked during cooking segments in the show, upon tasting the food, that she does not like the flavour. She does not pretend to like items; she is true to her self. She says that she does not eat vegetables and is comfortable with being a larger-sized woman.

Even if her views on the "Hot Topics" segments are not popular, she still says them. When Bill O'Reilly was a guest in October 2010 and upset both her and fellow panelist Joy Behar, Goldberg and Behar walked off the set of The View . Goldberg does not keep her disagreements to herself. She speaks her mind and is respected for doing so.

Moderator Skills

Another great reason to watch Whoopi Goldberg on The View is for her skill as the show's moderator among the panel hosts. Goldberg takes the show to commercial breaks and transitions well between topics. Often she uses funny lines to switch between conversation topics.

As moderator, Goldberg also keeps both fellow hosts and guests on-topic. She ensures all guests are given adequate segment time within the show by keeping the beginning "Hot Topics" section of the show to a certain time limit. She also plugs many products or guest promotions that need to be added within segments in a meaningful way. Her genuine attitude helps encourage people to tune in to watch The View.

She is sharp.
She is sharp. | Source

Humour

She is a funny woman. Known well for being a stand-up comedian, this concept is not illuminating.

Whoopi Goldberg brings her humour to The View. She opens talks about bodily functions and the press went wild when she appeared to fart on one of the episodes.

Best of all, Goldberg never seems to get embarrassed. She laughs at herself just as hard as the people around her laugh.

Openness

Goldberg's openness with many topics also makes her both a great addition to The View and a reason to watch the show regularly.

For example, she talks openly about owning a vibrator and speaks with humour about being married several times for short periods. While many people shy away from their mistakes, Goldberg brings them to viewers' attention in order to educate others and bring laughs into the equation as well.

Her Shoes

If your only reason for watching The View is to see Whoopi Goldberg's shoes, you will not be disappointed. She certainly has her own sense of fashion.

The shoes are custom made for her and are eccentric. Imagine bright colors and wild patterns. Imagine wooden soles and large-heeled runners. You have just described part of Goldberg's shoe collection.

Yes, Whoopi Goldberg even has "banana" shoes. They are shaped like peeled bananas around her ankles. I am serious!

And So...

Whoopi Goldberg's shoes are unconventional, as are many aspects of her personality.

Her openness to many topics, her ability to laugh at herself, and her creative transitions between show topics are all reasons to watch her on The View. Get ready to laugh, learn about issues, and check out her shoes as well!

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