Monday - November 19, 2007
The show kicked off with a disclaimer from Whoopi, who was experiencing “brain-cloudiness” – effects of the drug, Wellbutrin (to kick the smoking habit – but is facing challenges). She didn’t show signs of ‘brain-cloudiness because hot topics were a chuck wagon of sexual tidbits – starting with Queen Elizabeth and her husband celebrating their 60th anniversary! Kudos to anyone celebrating the longevity of a marriage. The ladies, mainly Barbara, gabbed about the evolution of tradition – when the Royal family had to marry a virgin but now Prince Charles is married to a divorced woman. Then, Joy and Barbara drone on and on about the Royal family marrying into the ruling families from other countries. This lackluster conversation dragged on (as interesting as watching paint dry) until Sherry pumped the brakes, asking – “After sixty years, are they still having sex?” As everyone speculated about the Queen of England’s sexual appetite – Whoopi introduced a landmark medical survey about the active sex-life of senior citizens. According this new study: “Sex with a partner in the previous year was reported by 73 percent of people ages 57 to 64; 53 percent of those ages 64 to 75, and 26 percent of people 75 to 85. Of those who were active, most said they had sex two to three times a month or more. Women at all ages were less likely to be sexually active than men. But they also lacked partners; far more were widowed.”
Whoopi revealed how she still wants sex without the hang-ups. Then, Sherry – looking sincerely confused, asked Barbara – “How does a 70 year old woman pick-up a man for sex?” Barbara quickly deflected the question by stating that Whoopi was the one who admitted to wanting sex. Does this means that Barbara falls into the “other” percentage? Lately, it seems that Sherry has been flapping her comedic jaws at Barbara’s expense – which is a hoot to witness!! Barbara urged Sherry to move on to the “daily give-away” (gifts for the audience) which was sponsored by Sears. Looking into the camera, Sherry said, “The Sears catalogue is making a comeback and so is Barbara’s orgasm!” Whoopi hollered, Joy went under the table and Barbara blushed. That made-up for the Royal family’s ‘marriage lineage’ lecture.
After the much needed commercial break – the ladies discussed the Arizona Democrat Presidential Debates where Senator Clinton tackled the gender issue. "I'm not exploiting anything at all. I'm not playing -- as some people say -- the gender card. I'm just trying to play the winning card," Clinton said. "People are not attacking me because I'm a woman. They're attacking me because I'm ahead." Of course, Whoopi and Joy co-signed on the comment as the audience applauded. Earlier in the show, Barbara read an email from Elisabeth (the rebel without a pause-Republican) – reporting that her new son (10 day old - Taylor) received a welcoming gift from Senator Clinton. Because of the gesture – Elisabeth is considering changing her vote. A little bit of kindness goes a long ways!
Below, you can find the article links to: “Senior Citizen’s Sexual Appetite” & “Arizona Democratic Presidential Debate.”
