“cuz that worked so well for Ted Danson”: Internet reacts as Whoopi Goldberg suggests Super Bowl attendees should color their faces

Renowned American comedian and television presenter Caryn Elaine Johnson, commonly known as Whoopi Goldberg, is in the news, making headlines.

According to Fox News, Goldberg made a comment in which she suggested that the 2026 Super Bowl attendees, especially white Americans, should use color to darken their skin and learn Latin American accents to check whether ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents target them as illegal immigrants on her popular chat show, The View, which she co-hosts, on October 6, 2025.

Following the 69-year-old Goldberg's recent comment, the internet took the opportunity to react to it and has also shared its opinions. Goldberg, who is also an actress and an author, had a complicated relationship with Hollywood despite being the recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including an Academy Award, a Tony Award, a Grammy, and an Emmy as well.

However, The Color Purple star Goldberg's recent comment comes right ahead of the February 2026 Super Bowl in California, which will be headlined by Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny.

During the October 6 episode of The View, Goldberg, along with her other co-hosts on the show, was discussing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's comments in which she made it clear that ICE agents would be present at the Super Bowl, after the Perro Negro singer, Bad Bunny, declined to perform in the United States. As per the Daily Mail, during their conversation, Whoopi Goldberg jokingly said:

"Everybody, get a little cocoa butter, sit in the sun, that's the first thing. And then - this is probably the only time you can ever do this - give yourself a Latin accent."

Goldberg further added:

"See if she can tell who's who"

While Goldberg's comment is doing the rounds on social media, the internet shared its reactions to what she had to say. A netizen on X (formerly Twitter) regarding Goldberg's comments said:

"Yeah, cuz that worked so well for Ted Danson." a social media user said

Here's how the internet reacted to Whoopi Goldberg's recent comment

While the prominent comedian turned actress and TV presenter, Goldberg, jokingly suggested that Super Bowl attendees should color their faces, the internet was quick enough to share their reactions and opinions on the matter. Check out below how the internet reacted:

"Whoopi Goldberg's colonoscopy. The Superbowl half-time shows have always been too long, too expensive and weak AF. I'll be watching the 'Turning Point' half-time show instead!" an internet user said

Caryn Elaine Johnson (aka Whoopi Goldberg) is quite familiar with an individual applying make-up/foreign substance to one's face to become someone they are not...right?! wrote an X user

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"Whoopi Goldberg goes full racist and tells people to wear Latinoface at the Super Bowl in order to confuse ICE. Fire Whoopi. Cancel The View." said a social media user

"Whoopi Goldberg just suggested people wear black face to the Super Bowl in protest of Trump. I’m confused. I thought black face was a bad thing, but I guess not?" wrote an internet user

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