After discussing with other co-hosts whether it's better to be anorexic or bulimic, Joy Behar says, 'We understand that bulimia is a serious illness. We're just trying to have some fun over here.'
- Nov 20, 2015
AceShowbiz - "The View" offended people again. On Thursday, November 19, the panelists made insensitive jokes about eating disorder and angered some viewers, who quickly took to Twitter to criticize the hosts for their tasteless jokes.
It began as Joy Behar asked, "We were just discussing whether it's better to be bulimic or anorexic backstage, what do you girls think?" Co-host Michelle Collins replied, "Definitely bulimic. You get to enjoy the meal."
Collins then pointed to two audience members who seemed to agree. "She's nodding," Collins said, adding, "We have two bulimics here, they agree."
This, of course, triggered reactions from viewers who didn't think the jokes were funny. One Twitter user, @WithaSideofHope, wrote, "@TheView so disgusting that you would sit there and actually make the comments you did about eating disorders. It's not a joke! #TheView."
After the show returned from commercial break, Behar took some time to apologize. "We always offend someone on this show," she admitted. "We're, like, always in trouble, the comedians in particular. We understand that bulimia is a serious illness. We're just trying to have some fun over here."
Candace Cameron Bure added, "Please know that while this is in jest, as someone who has dealt with eating disorders, so I don't want to make light of anyone that has is, but we were talking about it."
Behar added, "We were kidding." Collins further stressed, "We're always kidding. No, but it's a disease and it's very serious."
