Topic: The Dress

Rumors circulate that ABC is preparing to remove Whoopi Goldberg from "The View" regardless of the election outcome. Reports suggest Goldberg is unhappy with the show's new set and has moved her personal offices nearby to secure a private dressing room. The hosts interpret these "diva" stories as a coordinated effort to prepare the public for her departure.

The debate over inauguration attendance is framed as a form of psychological warfare similar to the "blue dress/gold dress" viral phenomenon. The hosts suggest that the media and political establishment may be testing their ability to manipulate public perception by forcing people to choose between two conflicting realities. They argue that comparing Trump's inauguration to the historic 2008 election of the first black president is an inherently flawed metric.

The popularity of the Rent the Runway app led to a fashion faux pas at a high-society wedding where three different women wore the same Badgley Mischka gold lamé dress. While the service allows users to access expensive haute couture for a fraction of the retail price, it lacks a tracking mechanism to prevent multiple guests at the same event from renting identical outfits. This contrasts with the custom, unique gowns typically provided to celebrities for events like the Oscars.

The hosts analyze the viral "The Dress" meme, debating whether the garment is blue and black or white and gold. They suggest the rapid global spread of the image was a coordinated test of psychological programming and social media speed. The discussion touches on how people defend their perceptions and the potential dangers of such mass influence.