HSV and "The View"
On Friday 13th, ABC's "The View" had their "Valentines Edition". Joy Behar and Elisabeth Hasselbeck a host on the show, made some very offensive comments about Herpes. Unfortunately a lot of people be... continue reading »
"Country USA The on The View about Herpes were really, really insensitive and hurtful. I'll never watch that show again."
"Affiliation/Organization NA - Country USA I was very offended by Joy and Elisabeth's on HSV. i live with HSV 2 and live a normal and healthy life. I also am and educated woman with 2 children so being called a looser is very far from who i am as a perso"
"Country USA They need education on the subjects that they speak about on TV. This is unforgivable!!!"
"Country Canada I do not have herpes. A friend of mine does. You are supposed to be strong members of the media, it is your job to provide your views with accurate information, without personal bias, you have really let us down. I don't know how to trust "
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"Country USA It was extremely insensitive to talk about people with herpes in the manner it was done. To not want an STD is understandable, to put down people for being honest about having one is digusting. She should be ashamed of herself."
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"Affiliation/Organization Mpwh Country USA I feel bad for her. This lady obviously has much to learn about life, understanding and compassion. Anyone who can make a comment like that cannot be a happy self satisfied human being."
"Affiliation/Organization all Country USA It's an epidemic everyone needs to be aware of"
"Affiliation/Organization Special Education Field Country USA There are millions of us that have to live with this everyday. Some of us never received the informed consent. Please read the book entitled "The Truth About Herpes" written by Dr. Stephen Sack"
"JOY - WE ALL DESERVE A PUBLIC APOLOGY!!!"
"Country USA I nearly always appreciate slightly warped humor, but this was definitely over the edge. Would you have said this about someone with HIV? According to the CDC, 23% of adults in this country have herpes, although most don't know they have it. "
"please apologize and educate people. i was just diagnosed and i'm still afraid of what this might do to my life. i'm sure there are others that viewed the show with the same situation. we need support, not ridicule. this is probably why more research is n"
"Country USA Pathetic Joy, Pathetic...You really should be ashamed of yourself. You really demonstrated your compassion for those have contracted HSV through no fault of their own."
"Affiliation/Organization LI & NYC STD support counsel Country USA I was a frequent "The View" watcher, even have been to three shows, NOW, I'll watch Dr. Phil and "The View" and all their advertisers (whom I will contact personally) can suck wind!"
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"Herpes is very common. Many people who have it don't know they have it. Symptoms can be so mild, that one would never know. It's fine to say that it would be a deal breaker for you. Most people would agree with you. But it's also a nice gesture to follow "
"Country USA yes get educated! you know thats right even from a kiss you can get Herpes is that ironic or what .... do you know where your spouse's lips or significant other's lips have been? or other people you've kissed....not yesterday or today but eve"
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"Affiliation/Organization Medial Health serivices Country USA Im sadly informed about this."
