In an interview on ABC, Whoopi Goldberg parked debate after hitting out Gen Z and Millennials who ‘only want to work 4 hours’ a day.
On 8 November, during an interview on the BBC chat show, Whoopi Goldberg didn't hold back as she criticized millennials who, according to her, "only want to work four hours."
On the program, the discussion between Goldberg and her co-hosts revolved around whether the American dream looks different for Generation Z and Millennials, and Goldberg's strong reaction sparked a lively debate among the co-hosts.
Alyssa Farah Griffin, one of the hosts and a millennial (people born between 1981 and 1996), herself 34 years old, expressed her generation's perspective, highlighting the challenges they have faced.
She said, 'We've been in war for my entire generation. Forty-nine percent of people are living with their parents. Our American dream is different.'
Additionally, she also mentions the housing crisis, financial crisis, and the impact of 9/11 as defining factors for millennials.
The discussion became heated during the segment when Whoopi Goldberg criticized millennials who 'only want to work four hours.'
Goldberg, the prominent star, intensified the heated discussion as she responded to Griffin's comments.
She scoffed: 'But, I'm sorry, if you only want to work four hours, it's going to be harder for you to get a house,'
Goldberg shared her personal experience of hard work and the lack of options for her generation
Alyssa defended her generation, acknowledging the statistical evidence that millennials are likely to be worse off than their parents.
In response, Goldberg fired back, drawing from her own experiences: "'And you know what? People pick it up, and they do what they do and they raise themselves. And this is what you've got to do. It's called being a good citizen.'
The exchange between Goldberg and Griffin highlights the different perspectives on the American dream and the work ethic of Millennials.
While Goldberg emphasized the importance of hard work and personal responsibility, Griffin drew attention to the unique challenges her generation faces.
This lively discussion invites deeper reflection on generational differences and the pursuit of the American dream.