Joy Behar says Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' is 'anti-feminist,' prefers Beyoncé

[Teletubby 119,306]

Joy Behar has labeled music legend Dolly Parton's hit "Jolene" as anti-feminist following the release of Beyoncé's 2024 reinterpretation of the 1973 classic.

"I like the subject of Beyoncé taking over the lyrics," the 81-year-old told her View producer Brian Teta on Wednesday's episode of the Behind the Table podcast.
"Because the original thing with Dolly Parton is so, like, anti-feminist, worrying about some good-looking woman taking your man. If it's so easy to take your man, then take him."

She went on the praise Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter iteration of "Jolene," which shifts the narrative of Parton's version. Instead of pleading with a potential mistress not to take her man, Beyoncé's take on the tune lands more as a warning than an emotional plea. "You don't want this smoke, so shoot your shot with someone else. You heard me," Beyoncé sings on the track.

"Beyoncé says, if you take my man, you're going to be in a lot of trouble. I say, go ahead, take my man. Take him," Behar observed. source

 

[TwistedTeeth 1,156]

Oh, she's from The View so we don't have to take it seriously. Literally did not recognize Joy Behar until I searched her up.

[Elohim 1,033]

I am extremely tired from all this woke talking  why can’t a classic song be a classic and people will leave it alone with their stupid opinions. We are talking about an old song, obviously it’s gonna have different morals in it, in this case no one’s getting hurt.

[Head Empty 22,637]

It being feminist or anti-feminist is a non-issue. The beauty of a song like the original Jolene is just how vulnerable and raw it is. It's not meant to be social commentary, it's meant to be earnest.

[Bronco 1,993]

I mean this is a total bs reading - neither are feminist anthems, but only one is actually attacking the other woman lol 

[lasagna 2,033]

joy behars unbearable so im not surprised with this stupid take

why do we have to bash the original just to praise beyonce theyre both amazing versions

[Helxig 39,765]

[Chromatography 9,560]

huh? beyonces version is catty and trashed jolene how is that feminist 

[BellaFahmi 311]

just saying sh!t

[King of the Fall 2,276]

[Guillaume Hamon 5,574]

How about we let women say how they feel without telling them if it was feminist enough?

A song isn't a pastor preach, it's just a reflection of your feelings, right or wrong. Art will not be free if they have to mind lyrics like politicians with their campaign speeches.

Edited April 5 by Guillaume Hamon

[misha4ever 1,035]

1 hour ago, Elohim said:

I am extremely tired from all this woke talking  why can’t a classic song be a classic and people will leave it alone with their stupid opinions. We are talking about an old song, obviously it’s gonna have different morals in it, in this case no one’s getting hurt.

is not even woke, feminism isn't a modern take either and she's wrong about Beyonce's new lyrics too.

[weed 67,366]

Lol @ her comments as well as the GGD reaction

[bionic 38,425]

Given Joy's first husband left her for his side piece, this is not a surprise

[JessFletch 1,686]

The ladies on The View are often like us ladies.

They always need to talk, and they usually sound self-important.

edit- call me Joy lol

Edited April 5 by JessFletch