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Whether it’s about relationships, attraction, or dating in today’s swipe-heavy world, Whoopi often drops perspectives that are both hilarious and surprisingly insightful.
Recently, the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award winner threw viewers a curveball when she suggested they “go to a bar and smell people.” It’s classic Whoopi—provocative yet grounded in old-school wisdom.
Why Whoopi’s Advice Hits Different
Modern dating is a minefield of profiles, DMs, and endless left swipes. It’s more digital than human, more curated than candid. And that’s exactly what Whoopi called out. Her point? We’re losing touch—literally and emotionally.
“You have to be able to reach out and talk to people,” she emphasized during a recent segment. “I think a lot of this has to do with people not connecting.”
And she didn’t stop there. With her trademark blend of humor and candor, she added, “People don’t connect. We always get questions here and I say, go to a bar. Smell the people. And if they haven’t showered, get the hell out!” Then came the mic-drop moment: “Make mistakes!”
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Behind the Humor, a Real Take on Dating Culture
At first glance, Whoopi’s comment about “smelling people” might come off as just another quirky one-liner. But under the surface, it reveals a deeper frustration with how technology has sterilized the dating process.
Dating apps offer an illusion of endless options, but often at the cost of meaningful human interaction.
Goldberg’s suggestion to sniff out a potential partner (literally) isn’t just about hygiene—it’s a metaphor for paying attention to the real, physical cues that tell us who someone is.
In the days before dating went digital, going to a bar and striking up a spontaneous conversation was standard. Now, it’s almost radical.
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Whoopi Isn’t Just Talking, She’s Reminding Us
Whether you love her hot takes or find them controversial, there’s no denying Whoopi is unafraid to speak her truth. She’s not nostalgic for the past—she’s calling for a return to presence.
In a world where people are more likely to ghost than greet, her words ring out: talk to people, mess up, experience things firsthand. Smells and all.
Her advice may be delivered with a grin, but the message is serious: disconnect from the screen and reconnect with your senses. And maybe, just maybe, you’ll find something real.
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