Comedian Takes on 'The View’
Comedian Robert Smigel's puppet act "Triumph The Insult Comic Dog" made a bold and controversial appearance on ABC's daytime talk show "The View" on Friday. The long-running comic puppet took aim at the show's hosts, particularly Joy Behar, and its reputation for being hostile to certain co-hosts.
Before launching into a bit roasting various GOP politicians, Triumph took no prisoners as he tore into the ladies of "The View." Behar, in particular, was a favorite target, with the puppet saying he had performed at her 80th birthday party and describing it as a wild night, with an open bar and an open casket.
Triumph then took a jab at Behar's age, playfully quipping that she was "so old" she could run for president and still be old enough to watch "The View." The puppet also jokingly referenced Behar and Hillary Clinton, saying that both of them had gotten so drunk they fought over who got to sniff Clinton's chair. Behar's reaction to this joke was a mix of shock and amusement, while the other hosts and the audience found it hilarious.
But Triumph didn't stop there. He went on to poke fun at the show itself, saying that despite being a place where women feel safe, they are not safe from each other. This was a nod to the show's reputation for being a hostile environment, particularly for the token conservative co-host, which has seen many come and go over the years.
Triumph then set his sights on Alyssa Farah Griffin, asking if the show was affected by the actors' strike and implying that the co-hosts don't genuinely care about Griffin's opinions. This joke got a gasp from Griffin, but the other hosts found it amusing.
In the next segment, Smigel appeared by himself to discuss his new animated movie "Leo." However, the conversation quickly turned back to his controversial appearance as Triumph on "The View," where he made jokes about Republican presidential candidates Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy. He quipped that Ramaswamy was going "all the way," only to appear on "Dancing With The Stars."
The appearance of Triumph on "The View" sparked a mixture of shock and laughter from the hosts and the audience, showing that even though the show may have a reputation for being controversial and hostile, it can still maintain its sense of humor. With Smigel's puppet act, "The View" once again proved that it is not afraid to take risks and poke fun at itself. And for that, they earned the applause and laughter of their viewers.