Whoopi Goldberg | 10/14/2008 12:00 am

How to Drive Whoopi Goldberg Crazy

By Whoopi Goldberg

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In response to: What do people always say to you that drives you crazy?

"You are so articulate."

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You are very well versed in being able to respond from all points in a conversation. Is that better? lol Linda

By Linda Myers on 10/14/2008 12:12 am

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You mean, the unspoken “for a black person,” Ms. Whoopi????? Oh, what a huge surprise! I’m sure you have an elegant way to diffuse your slap reflex by now, huh? I remember someone once asked Gloria Anzaldua how long her people had been in this country, and she responded, “On my father’s side, four generations, and on my mother’s, 10,000 years.” Or perhaps the other way around…. Sigh. There is hope, but it is like watching paint dry, isn’t it.

By Mugsy Peabody on 10/14/2008 12:16 am

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Hi Mugs - what do you think of thedailybeast.com ? So far I’m kinda disappointed. Maybe my expectations were too great. m

By Michael Salling on 10/18/2008 3:55 pm

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What do you think of my new Avatar? Betcha can’t guess what it is.

By Michael Salling on 10/18/2008 3:56 pm

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Well, I’m thinking it’s still too “boy” oriented for me — the ole male point of view I am up to here with, you know? But it’s far more interesting than most of what’s out there….. HuffinPuff is still my fave, I think. I mean, other than the London Times on line, etc. Mostly I’ve read The Financial Times for the past year….

By Mugsy Peabody on 10/18/2008 6:05 pm

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Um, sorry, of course if you want the real news, it’s still The Onion.

By Mugsy Peabody on 10/18/2008 6:06 pm

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what’s wrong with ‘Mother Jones’?

By gulliver fourmyle on 10/19/2008 1:06 am

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True ‘nuff. There are places if you really want them, aren’t there.

By Mugsy Peabody on 10/19/2008 1:23 am

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Ah, face it Woopi, you are..LOL That’s what I love about you! (Wink)

By Joan Brown on 10/14/2008 12:22 am

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……..and this drives you crazy because? I’m thinking of how drunk drivers are my “crazy” point….or people who hurt children and animals….being articulate is an okay thing …really. Makes it possible to have a say in things.

By Micky Mc on 10/14/2008 12:23 am

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I’ve heard her say this before in past interviews. I believe she’s referring to, as Mugsy already mentioned above, the tendency of some people to be surprised at how “articulate” she is…for a BLACK person (because when a white person is well-spoken, it’s hardly worth mentioning). It’s sort of a backhanded compliment, if you will… That’s how I interpreted it, anyway. I could be wrong.

By Kryssi K on 10/14/2008 12:37 am

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I think you’re right about your interpretation of what Whoopi means, Kryssi. As a matter of fact, on my part, speaking as a Caucasian female (that’s what they make me check in those boxes) I wish I could express myself as well as Whoopi, but then, I would be Whoopi and it wouldn’t be the same. I love you, Whoopi! I watch you every day on The View just to keep my brain straight! Maggie

By Murphy Mac on 10/14/2008 9:52 am

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OOOOOOOOOH I’m so with you with drunk drivers and animal abuse…even still go to PROTESTS…yup and hold signs…You’re a good person…you care about people…My stepson was killed by drunk drivers…………….and animal abuse…..no tolerance for them either…puppy mills is my big thing these days! B

By Bernadette Rocks on 10/16/2008 12:43 am