Comedian Joy Behar was caught off guard on The View on Monday when the panel discussed the Burning Man festival, where thousands of people are trapped due to a mudslide.
“Who is Diplo?” Behar asked, referring to the famous DJ who was rescued from the festival along with comedian Chris Rock.
Behar’s confusion sparked a debate on social media, with some people criticizing her for not knowing who Diplo is, while others defended her, saying that she is simply not familiar with popular culture.
The incident highlights the generation gap between Behar, who is 79 years old, and many of her viewers. Diplo is a 43-year-old DJ who is known for his work in electronic dance music. He has won several Grammy Awards and has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Beyoncé, Madonna, and Justin Bieber.
While Behar may not be familiar with Diplo, she is not alone. A recent survey found that only 28% of Americans over the age of 65 could identify Diplo.
The incident also highlights the changing landscape of popular culture. In the past, people were more likely to be familiar with popular culture figures from their own generation. However, today, popular culture is more global and interconnected, and people are exposed to a wider range of artists and musicians.
As a result, it is becoming increasingly common for people of different generations to have different levels of familiarity with popular culture figures.
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