Oprah on Being a Recent Victim of Racism

[@veeseee128]

SHE IS A BILLIONAIRE. SHE CAN BUY WHAT EVER SHE WANTS. SHE COULDA BOUGHT THE STORE AND EVERYTHING IN IT.

[@baronbull3741]

she is black ,end off ,one day you will see put money on it

[@thosebastards8112]

The shop wouldn't allow the sale to opera. Remember when she lost a lot of weight? now she's fat again and now her money won't be able to buy her an extension on life. what a waste of life. if I were her I'd lose weight and try to live longer to enjoy my wealth. what a waste.

[@foxfire9320]

+Vern Tran Waste? She's done more with her one life so far than most of us could do with fifty.

[@thosebastards8112]

+foxfire9 Waste. I'm talking about her being over weight will lead to complications with her health, it's a fact that overweight people have a shorter lifespan healthier people. I'm not disputing the she has done a lot for 9ther people, but the saying goes you have to help yourself before you can help others.

[@AndySaenz]

But then she would give them validation and feed their egos if she did that...

[@reggiethecommenter9137]

4:10 Amen Oprah. This is why I don't use the n-word and get angry when other black folks do. You put it perfectly.

[@aloquia2587]

Reggie Lee you get angry ? lmao you not suppose to use it anyway

[@VAIBJJ]

I agree, she's articulated something I've been feeling and she puts it perfectly.

[@danieltempleton2887]

Amen. Ames.

[@JDWBS]

Same way I am as well.

[@crystalsherman8896]

Me too. I can't stand it

[@AndySaenz]

If this happened to one of the world's wealthiest women, imagine how the average minority groups of people are treated in Europe? WOW

[@einstein5169]

It's a CLASS thing, not a race thing! My Mom was 1st generation American. I know.... Oprah can't tell the difference because she is applying Mississippi black thinking to Swiss culture.

[@joanketelby752]

Average minority groups of Europe are the new colonizers of Europe.

[@renatofabbro5263]

@@einstein5169 So they could guess her class by the way she looked even though she was in full Oprah dress wearing her Donna Karan skirt? That doesn't make any sense. It was obviously about race.

[@paulbaker1505]

That's if it happened. Why not name and shame. Because it's lies. And if it was true that would be worse. She has done what she has always done. Spin a story for her own gain.

[@sretnazvijezda400]

OPHRA is blind And spoiled trader.

[@tarashaw3077]

It choked me up when she said why she doesnt say the N word.

[@cecilhenry9908]

+Tara Shaw 'White Supremacy': just means White people control their lives, their society, their identity and their future as Whites. Ending 'White Supremacy': just means this woman (and the state) controls your life, your future and everything..... and forever.

[@GARY84ROCKS]

Choked you up? Some oddball take on the N-word? Listen to Oprah less... you'll be happier.

[@dexterexpose2045]

@Mike Gee shame on You Mike Gee. It is not scholarly to name call. And her race is not inferior. Also you are blaming the victim. You do know minorities have been and still at times have been unjustly treated. Moreover. Many minorities have been pioneers in many inventions and accomplishments. Yes they are dearly viable people.

[@joefrog1996]

Meanwhile most black people try to "own" it by saying it a lot.

[@cowboyanimal_1]

Why? Just date a black dude if you like being choked

[@zevilgehannivani256]

One thing I notice she didn't act out or go ratchet she thought with her brains first before her emotions. I agree it was racism, in this and no she wasn't racist against all caucasians she's stating that racism still exist. Even sexism against women in high chairs. So the truth is the truth.

[@byronhicks7326]

Yes, agreed fully

[@zevilgehannivani256]

some of these people don't watch the clips well lol!

[@rufftymez659]

Zevil Gehannivani Or don’t want to admit their racist that’s why they defend it then play victim once u call their ass out. Racism and all racist people need to be rounded up and out to death for holding humanity back. Fr

[@mariarojas4205]

Oprah, when I was was young ,growing up, some family members called me niger or black. I told myself, "I don't care ,I love myself forever & my honey brown color ". All kinds of put downs, cold shoulders & deprivation of being included in my original family followed me all of my life..Yeah, relied on God & one of my closest sister 4 love& acceptance. I'm 60 now& my mom has me sleeping in her porch.I had a room 4 rent that ended on 1-31-20. I had no time to look around 4 a new place to live because of covit-19. I'm proud to have my lovely color of skin ,even thou I'm still treated badly 4 some reasons.We have alot in commom, I love U.

[@makena.cherry]

Hope it gets better ❤️

[@chrigael5911]

God bless you!

[@shakti666]

everyones treated badly, the world is shit stupid

[@sathyay5180]

Everyone is Unique just like you and I. Lots of love

[@ninjastorm540]

damn lol i would love to see the look on that sales person's face if they later realized who she was and let a billionaire walk out like that lol

[@willkittwk]

You sound Jewish.. Oi vey all the money we lost on the schwartzie. Lol

[@handgun12]

It came out, that she lied. So stfu!

[@dannypalmer9346]

ahahahahahahahah

[@adhdlivingyourdreams9515]

I would have live to see Operas face if she saw the lady later on that night and she had purchased the bag for herself. As it was on sale or the last one lol

[@neetrab]

@Dave Custer what are you mad for? Calm all the way down...stupid

[@darlaneadeau6941]

Unfortunately I'm a empath so I can feel how others feel around me. Usually it's white women who have issues with me for 2 reasons 1- I'm Native 2- I'm poor. So when I get in a room with rich or well off people I don't know which they're uncomfortable with but I definitely feel it. It has caused me to loose on opportunities because I get nervous.

[@shakti666]

Thats your own psychological projection.

[@antmlova1]

people's comments prove that racism still exists

[@bighands69]

There are black people who dislike white people there are white people who dislike Asian and so on. But a person who decide not to take a bag down from a display that costs 30k is not racism it is fear of a stranger.

[@cheryllayne8013]

#bighands69 Hello? It's not a fear of a stranger. Let's see the fact the bag was displayed on the shelf which means it's meant to be sold. According to your theory all customers are strangers which means whoever could be able to get the bag and which means they would sell it to a person who looks eligible which means Oprah didn't SOMEHOW.

[@Audveo]

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[@taroman7100]

Racism will only get worse as resources become more scant

[@dannyyismanoe2020]

Not only towards african-americans but also towards asians

[@alexpaxton1336]

2:00: "Full Oprah Winfrey gear". Pretty cool phrase

[@bubbleworship]

Haters will say ANYTHING, Trolls will say anything - I'm not some crazy Oprah fan, I don't even get the show where I am... but here is a sensitive, intelligent, driven woman who is WISE. Her words, and her story are profound. We need more role models like this.

[@corhydron111]

Why would you not show a client an item just because you think they won't be able to afford it? Like, what's the worst that can happen? At most they'll just check the bag out and not buy it. If you're already helping an individual client and you're watching over them, how are they supposed to try and steal it? (Whether they actually are poor or it's just your racism is a whole other story.)

[@Alchemist1330]

SO, I'm a biracial Swiss citizen, and in Switzerland if you are a person of color they think you are going to steal their stuff. The lady didn't want to give her the bag because she thought she can't afford it and wants to steal it. Yes Switzerland is very racist.

[@franscineperson7588]

She was too Black FOR WHITES ONLY

[@shakti666]

Thats exactly why this anecdote never happened.

[@sqtuck]

@@shakti666 You must be living under a rock if you don't think these things happen.

[@guylindquist338]

Because she is doing her job? Do you walk into a bank and say let me hold onto 50,000 dollars I'm thinkn about taking our a loan? Jesus, does anybody use their brain anymore? In the day and age of smash and grab and you think workers can just hand people 20,000 dollar purses to play with? And no, it is not a sin to not recognize the rich spoiled brat that is Oprah Winfrey.

[@SHSGRAD90210]

What's up with the "N" word. The interviewer kept asking the question ! The last word.... Oprah truly is amazing to me!

[@A.J.8.8.8]

She was really pushing to get a story but Oprah didn't give it to her thankfully. You could tell Oprah was not impressed the second time she asked her

[@jenfehr1]

I could listen to Oprah talk all day long. All of the fascinating stories that woman must hold..

[@05tconley]

OMG I was thinking that as well. What an intelligent woman she is. I would love to sit and pick her brain one afternoon over iced tea :)

[@fitwill73]

I think Oprah is amazing and carries herself with so much class. She has made this world a much better place for ALL people regardless of race. She has shed light on different issues to help the entire world. What an amazing selfless act that many of us should try to emulate. She's one in a million and that's why God has blessed her tremendously.

[@les2408]

Oprah was a once in a lifetime star. I am really going to be sad that my daughter won't be able to grow up with her show the way I did. I learned so much!

[@bk818]

She is little sweetie. That a man can eat how sweet it is. You're a real sweetheart, Oprah

[@stephandierking4685]

All lies ! You now have worthless garbage in your head !

[@vidaklicko]

I worked in retail for many years. That this situation really happens.

[@myimperfectdiary890]

As a black person, once you experience for the first time you will never forget it.

[@honeyhernandez91]

Yes , just recently my mother and I went to a Thai restaurant. My mother loves Thai food , so we went. When we were walking in , this white man who was walking out says " You guys shouldn't come in here , because it's too expensive. " At first I thought he was looking out for us so we asked him " did you eat here ? " he said yes. So when my mother and I sat down to look at the prices , the prices were reasonable. Then that's when it hit me. He said it because he simply looked at us and thought we couldn't afford it .

[@lolajuliet3]

108 dislikes? What did she possibly say that people could dislike. She's incredibly articulate and poised, and gives off a very warm vibe. Some people are really effed up on the Internet.

[@quetzalamaru]

yeah, she is so cool. She drove that conversation, handled business, but I think inside she is angry as hell.

[@singsungify]

She gave off such a very warm vibe while accusing a sales woman who couldn't defend herself. She never even allowed the saleswoman to give her side of the story. Some warmth.

[@queline213]

Iola, I believe there are people on here that just don't understand because they have not been and will never be in a situation like this. So for the most part, they will judge based on their ignorance. I don't say this to offend anyone, but that is the best word to describe this mentality. Oprah is smart and she knows better than to get angry over such things. You all are talking about that that poor sales woman. If it wasn't racism, it was, nevertheless, still rude and distasteful. Oprah handled that with class. You all don't care to hear about stories like this, but why come here, and why would you comment? Oprah is going to continue being Oprah. She's not worried about that lady or what others have to say. To tell you the truth, I wouldn't have been angry with that lady. When you know who your are, and you know there's no one on this earth that needs to validate you, then you don't become angry with such nonsense. I don't care if someone calls me the N word, and I don't care if someone doesn't like me for the color of my skin. Some Blacks do not come to this mindset in life, and it's sad. They care too much about what others think about them, and I really believe this is why most Blacks are defeated in life and oppressed. White men don't keep them oppressed, they keep themselves oppressed because they don't believe in themselves, and they truly believe they are a worthless N word.

[@EH_888]

Dave Dorsey Black people have been lynched, ridiculed, have been referenced in a derogatory manner throughout America's history.. We are STILL victims of racism today. The only difference is that whites are more subtle in their approach because they know that there's no way that they'd get away with things they've done in the past presently. Were those people allowed a chance to defend themselves? I think not. Your comment was an example of hypersensitivity and the unwillingness to become aware- qualities that are plentiful among whites.

[@odorukaru9420]

Being black is an issue

[@PR0xD3M0N]

Can someone tell me why racism exists? Or even why we're having to fight for discrimination rights and just basic human rights in general?

[@waynech9472]

raceandcrime I doubt Oprah, with her degrees and billions of dollars, is concerned about any set of questionable statistics or books detailing how inferior she is because she is of African ethnicity. As a matter of fact, I doubt that any black person who has achieved success and beaten the odds gives the rhetoric found in your sources any credence at all. Why should they? So tell me Raceandcrime, what have you done to better your community, to show your white superiority, how many degrees have you earned? How many businesses have you established? And don't tell us what white people as a whole have accomplished, what have you, as an individual brought to the table. We already know what Oprah's done to demonstrate her superiority over you and your kind.

[@stenton911]

white people are afraid of the blacks that are displayed on television. These are the same blacks from whom the majority lives in the city, are victims of the 1984 crack epidemic (I've done my research). When these blacks are displayed on television, that is where the stereotypical mindset comes in. I'm not saying all whites are racist. I had the opportunity to live in a suburban area with all kinds of different people. There has been a gradual attack on american citizens and we're all effected differently based on our wealth and reality.

[@raceandcrime]

stenton911 "victims" of the crack epidemic? or at the forefront of CREATING the crack epidemic? THE COLOR OF CRIME go to that website bro, as to fear of black men, brain scan studies coupled with image variation and testing shows ALL people are the most afraid of the young black man, your brain can't lie... they were shown pictures of old white women, and a variety of people and the brain lit up with the most fear when young blacks were pictured, male of course --- this is good evolution and good survival on the part of humans

[@stenton911]

raceandcrime I'm assuming they weren't shown pictures of young Hispanic or Latino gangsters, or white gangsters for that matter. I wonder how their perspective would have changed then.

[@raceandcrime]

***** Ken Hamblin, "the black avenger", who is/was a conservative black on the radio, called it DEALING WITH YOUR BLACKNESS... those blacks that do are kind of obvious...

[@ThEEnlightenFemme]

The way Oprah described what the word means to her and why she doesn't use it, was on point.

[@oldskoolmama3]

That is so profound Oprah, I wish all of today's black youth could here your perspective on this word. It makes me sad that I have used it, calling someone it in anger or, making a joke with my family members. It truly is an act of love as you have said, to never use that word. Now I understand why. Thank you. in your very special way Ms. Midas, you have taught me another very important life lesson. It should be a life lesson class.

[@JoseahBonito]

Oprah truly serves as a beacon of tremendous strength & I just admire her 4 how well she handles ugly situations. #YASSS!!

[@einstein5169]

Strength? Petty, just can't get over it. She should have dealt with it then and there, or called store owners/managers. That's how normal, rational people handle it.

[@sararummel8767]

I wish you wouldn't Oprah is the biggest bigot around and she doesn't care about people of color. Oprah is nuts

[@karlaitchison1159]

Shes a sicko harvey buddy, lock her up fullstop.

[@charlesbutler8095]

I'm wondering if she is more offended that the lady didn't know who she was.

[@kathymcdaniel9027]

+Charles Butler If that were the case, wouldn't she have gone back into the store and stated... "I'm Oprah Winfrey."???

[@charlesbutler8095]

+Kathy McDaniel Not really. If it was me, I would have walked out, then went on television and spoke about it. There are cameras everywhere. If I was a black celebrity and got into it with someone in a public place, it would be all over youtube. The classier action is to walk away.

[@kathymcdaniel9027]

That's your perspective. And... as you said... and I quote "if that were me". Question... Did Oprah NOT walk away? At what point did she not "act classy"?? Was it when she said, "You're probably right. Maybe I can't afford it..". (then left). Enlighten me, please...

[@kathymcdaniel9027]

I could be misinterpreting what you mean. Are we saying the same thing?

[@charlesbutler8095]

+Kathy McDaniel I think you are misinterpreting. My point on her actions is that I would have done the same thing. I wouldn't want to add to any negative black celeb stereotype. However I do still wonder if she was more offended that the lady didn't know who she was.

[@suzannehemensley8138]

The younger generation are not blame. The hatred has been bred into them by their Grand Parents and Parents.

[@newhorizonsintuitiveguidance]

Yes, this is true for many. One white mother said to another she is going to make sure her son hates a certain group of people all because she does. That being said there will come a point and time when that child will be able to make a conscious decision whether or not to continue that hared.

[@flclub54]

very classy Oprah. Thank you

[@messily1456]

The epitome of class. I adore her.

[@danieltempleton2887]

Amen Excellence Excellent

[@novam5816]

I would’ve pulled out a wad of cash and flipped thru it and then said....“You’re probably right”

[@marcuswier9837]

It's more satisfying when people discovery who you are, than when you tell them or show them

[@shakti666]

Yeah either way its a fiction story

[@RoderickYoungearle]

Oprah I have a problem with you not outing the store and sales lady...you need to stop protecting people like that....

[@neetrab]

She probably been through something like that b4 and regretted how it went down, which is probably why she doesn't put too much energy into wasting time with stupid people.

[@Albanian_traveller]

Store's name is "trois pommes". It's on a road called Bahnhofstrasse and it's in Zurich.

[@morgand8727]

Most people if they were going to repeat this allegation wouldn't hestitate to name the store. Oprah, has mentioned this story many ,many times seems strange she leaves out a very important fact.

[@crystalgrose]

OPRAH IS A TRUE LADY OF CLASS.

[@mangaman6833]

More like gold medalist of the victimhood olympics.

[@rufftymez659]

One Pun Man Always some hatin ass racist. She will have more than your inferior ass ever have lmao

[@karlaitchison1159]

5 yrs later and oh your Harvey Weinstein buddy are ya hmmmmm ya fukn sicko

[@JodiannWalker77]

"I come as one, but stand as 10,000." Very interesting.

[@rufftymez659]

Jodiann Walker yes

[@elizabethkofuma8249]

Thank you Oprah that is what I always think when I hear the word and you have put it in prospective for me

[@writelearnlead]

When was this video posted?

[@kymmiisha]

I'm hypnotised by her curls! Her hair looks yummy

[@laurasmith1078]

Yes!

[@hejla4524]

Lucky you're not white otherwise that would be deemed a highly racist comment.

[@danieltempleton2887]

Seal Save NPS

[@nathanielblumberg5567]

Thank you so much Oprah for sharing your thoughts on the issue of Racism. One step at a time, our world will continue to become a better place - when the world will live as one.... God Bless you! - Nathaniel

[@einstein5169]

No, she is NOT making it better by creating an international incident. She is causing more division. That is not going to move us toward living as one. She needed to have the store owner/manager take the shop clerk aside and deal with it one on one, or correct the young woman's attitudes or treatment of her customer. THAT is how you heal the division. By educating people or showing them why the behavior or actions are inappropriate. Finding out what really motivated the rudeness, and NOT making assumptions about it. Not by shaming them on social media where a bazillion people can cackle about it. And then if you're the rude store clerk, you can never make amends for it. (Assuming it really happened the way O said it did). When you're shopping at stores where things cost $38,000 per item, the store clerks probably won't show many customer a lot of things unless the customer thinks they "pass muster." Standards in Europe and esp. Switzerland are different. There is a lot of "old money" there. If you're not part of the "old money" crowd, you will be treated differently. It's a class thing, not a race thing! Am not saying the snobbery is right, nor the classist attitude. Tina Turner lives in Switzerland, doesn't seem to have an issue with living in a predominantly "white" European nation. Oprah is endlessly looking for offense and racism everywhere she goes. If you go looking for offense in others, you are likely to find it! No, Oprah, you are clueless about Swiss culture. This is not about racism, this is about YOU and your inability to grasp the context of the situation and how people shop in very high end stores in Europe. Oprah rules by bludgeoning people who displease her. Not by negotiation or mature behavior.

[@sergioalba4516]

Oprah is truly inspiring ❤️

[@BillyGollnerMusic]

Oprah inspires me every day.

[@Reece29287]

Inspires you to be a coward crybaby?

[@Allie_Ok]

i love oprah and ireally find it odd how close this story is to the one she spoke about experiencing during her rome trip. the fact that she shifts in her seat uncomfortably makes me nervous. but what makes me more nervous is how this could happen not just once, but twice as she says it has. i have no doubts that racism exists because ive experienced it first hand. but i especially feel saddened that a particular race can be associated with poverty and various other unfactual assumptions. But more so im saddened that even in the hight of her glory, some cant see her for who she trully is. shes helped so many. and regardless of your own personal views on this video, you gotta respect a woman that selfless. Thanks Oprah. p.s. give us more detail next time if you can so i can differentiate between the two stories and learn something new! not that youre reading this, but ill send ya the mental note!

[@dinky..]

I noticed the uncomfortable shifting in the seat too....unusual for her! I've not heard the Rome story. But that is curious. If we assume she's truth telling...maybe she's simplified both stories so they are easy and quick to tell and to grasp. And so...they end up sounding quite similar? Just a thought! I like that you sent her a mental note 🙏😊 with how spiritual she is, I'm sure she received it xx

[@LutongBahalaNa]

You know what? since this kind of thing seems to happen a lot im starting to think that this is the stores strategy to make a sales. Customer will buy not because they really want it but because they wanted to prove something.

[@FeelinErie]

Argh, I wish she named the store!

[@mumusil]

+FeelinErie the name of the store is TROIS POMMES

[@BPEntertainment1]

The person of the store has a different story. She said nothing happened. She knew it was Opera & was very excited to have her in her store. Opera told this story more than once. In one of her stories, she said to the employee, "Do you know who I am? And the employee said no & Opera said, "I am Opera Winfrey. Have you seen my show?" On another story she told about this store, Opera had the handbag/purse in hand & the store wouldn't let her buy it. They said they couldn't sell it to her. The employee of the store said nothing happened. Opera asked to see the handbag, she got it for her & she bought it. She felt honored to have Operah in her store.

[@user-hu8qv8bx8z]

@@BPEntertainment1 And where are the sources for that?

[@user-hu8qv8bx8z]

@@BPEntertainment1 In fact I even did some research, and the store salesperson herself even claimed herself “I simply told her that it was like the one I held in my hand, only much more expensive, and that I could show her similar bags" and “It is absolutely not true that I declined to show her the bag on racist grounds." So basically admitting she declined to show Oprah the bags, while of course negating the fact that she was racist like any racist would. Now why would she say such things if your account of the story is true? 🤨 Source: nationalpost.com/scene/oprah-cannibalized-me-shop-clerk-in-zurich-handbag-scandal-says-tv-host-is-lying-about-racist-incident

[@wmiller7208]

Where is the full video?

[@AlexL001]

Every time listen to Oprah is like a mind refreshing.

[@ArlithCake]

She told her she "Could not afford" the other bag. That's the difference. There is a difference between "hey, this will save you money." and "Hey, you can't afford that."

[@JaysSilence]

This woman is a gift 2 this earth i love how she express herself so classy

[@globetrotting2628]

I've run into snobby salespeople, too, and I'm white. Many can't afford what they are selling so they just want to be rude to other who can afford. I remember walking into GUCCI in the early 2000 and I was wearing some Gucci shoes, belt and was holding a Gucci handbag. One of the young male sales associates started questioning if I was wearing counterfeit goods. Needless to say, he wasn't wearing anything Gucci, cept maybe his socks. I then told him, no, I purchased all the things I am wearing at Gucci. He then said that it was impossible because they didn't sell a belt like that there. When I asked for his manager, the manager had to correct him and told him that yes they did sell the belt, but it had been sold out for several months and so it had been taken off display. Sometimes it has nothing to do with racism....They are just envious and trying to find a way of insulting you for being able to afford the things they can't.

[@MG-yp7tb]

what store is it? why not name it for all the world to see? why protect them? show em low life, uncultured, I'll mannered people how life in 21st century is lived. This sales staff would be a Twitter thug tweeting out N words after office hours

[@phuture01]

it was Trois Pommes in Zurich

[@thegritch42]

She says she was "in full Oprah Winfrey gear". And the Oprah show isn't shown there. Like it would have made a difference if the clerk had known who she was. Racism doesn't change because you see yourself as famous, or well known. True racism would have gotten her the same result if that woman had recognized her. She has spoken of this incident in several interviews so it bothered her more than she let on at the time. I wonder if it bothered her because she sees herself as above being treated racially because she is Oprah Winfrey and this woman did not recognize her. Or is she truly saw it as a random act of pure racism.

[@Churros1616]

It has nothing to do with her being famous. what she meant by that is she didnt look like she just got out of bed or like a hobo.. She was in 'Full Oprah Winfrey gear', she looked presentable and she even had a Donna Karen skirt on. Let me tell you Donna Karen is not cheap. So based on her looks there was no reason to refuse her to show that bag, so it obviously was racism. Of course It bothers her, because racism is always a bad thing.

[@thegritch42]

That was my point. The clerk was racist. It wouldn't have mattered what she wore. And I wouldn't recognize a Donna Karen skirt unless I read it on the tag. I was just saying Oprah acted like if she were wearing something different or the woman had recognized who she was it would have made a difference. I don't think it would have. Because that woman was racist, and Oprah's color wouldn't have changed no matter what she was wearing.

[@Churros1616]

thegritch42 oh yes I agree with you;).

[@RonnieMX]

Truthfully the only time I hear the "N" word spoken aloud is from black people on television, usually comedians. I don't think about the word nor does it come to my vocabulary, It seems to me if you want the word to slip from memory and the lower class vocabulary, the people that use it have to stop, especially the ones most offended by it. I know of racism as a victim of it. First as an English speaking person growing up in Quebec "Linguistic racism laws" Bill 101 and Bill 78. Then in the USA as an immigrant. But to all you hateful people kept busy by a negative closed mind, I say my best revenge has been success. While you were focused on hatefulness and negativity, for all it's efforts, it left you with nothing but worrying about the bills. I'm laughing and planning my next adventure.

[@RainDrifter]

You sound like a decent, intelligent person. Good comment.

[@kenllacer]

This made me rethink my plans to live in Switzerland. So much for the best view in the world.

[@aliciacoburg155]

Not all Swiss people are like that.

[@woaod]

Johnny Midnite its ok, we dont need you :D

[@sstewas986]

First I want to start off saying I liked Oprah's interview. But it seems like no matter how vile and nasty other races are us blacks are always voted as the worst. But all this can be overcomed.

[@darioghidoni7740]

Shayne Stewart, Stop crying to be around white people. Stop forcing yourself on white people. Boo...hoo....hoo...White people don't want to be around you. Learn some shame and stay away for them.

[@sstewas986]

Interesting comment, but I didn't say I wanted to be around you.

[@glenblack2140]

Wow, it's amazing that Dario thinks he's the ambassador for all white people everywhere. Because most of the white people I know including myself would think he was a complete fucking tool that should shut the fuck up. I'm not even going to bother to respond to him directly because obviously he's unworthy of attention. Shayne, I'd just like to say, I'd be fine with you being around me because you seem like an intelligent person. Dario however should learn some shame and stop assuming his uneducated opinions matter.

[@darioghidoni7740]

Glen Black? Oprah is a real princess! Do you remember the princess and the pee? They knew she was a princess because she slept on 10 beds on top of each-other and she could not sleep because there was a pee underneath. Well Oprah could not sleep even if there was no pee. She would imagine it there and say it was (hehehe) racist to have it there. Have a nice day!

[@sstewas986]

Thank you Glen, your comment made my day.

[@pattismutzki731]

Can we just please call it discrimination instead of racism. The store clerk had judgement in her eyes. Why was it specifically racism?

[@amEAGLEBABY5]

...doesn't matter whether someone is discriminating or being racist it runs on the same house basically ..I would still feel some type of way with either one ..I mean come on get real 😒

[@Zulu369]

Someone can find out the name of that store.

[@jdmking9687]

Barneys the store has a history with profiling and racism

[@Tom-qd3cs]

KZbinx I presume it's " Trois Pommes. "

[@tyrome10]

TOM FORD store

[@d16024]

She did the right thing. The employees get commission on the sales and if they do shit like that, pls don’t spend your money.

[@jhoustonburns]

People's comments on here are mortifying.

[@slothful2039]

@Dave Custer So Oprah goes to a store and gets racially profiled and it's somehow her fault? Racist logic lol.

[@renatofabbro5263]

@Dave Custer How is she racist? Clearly you are. She was absolutely racially profiled.

[@karlaitchison1159]

@@renatofabbro5263 fukn ay shes a racist and harvey Weinsteins sicko buddy

[@renatofabbro5263]

@@karlaitchison1159 How is she racist? This question still hasn't been answered.

[@jackspring7709]

Sales people are obliged to tell people what the price of an expensive item is: she already knew who Oprah Winfrey is and she already knew Winfrey is very wealthy. It's a real pity to see someone I used to respect slandering a completely innocent retail manager in such a scurrilous way.

[@ladyvann6136]

Indeed they do...and its why many want to sweep under a rug what's really going on. They don't even what to talk about it smh :( They want things to remain the same because many feel if we do talk about it, then they will lose power. But the truth is the light and it will set us free ! Blessings to Oprah and all others who speak up and keep it honest and real :)

[@GAfriq]

Wonderful interview! Exemplary behavior in that Zurich moment! lol Ima try a lil harder! Thanks O! Love ya', God bless you!

[@polygonDust]

Something tells me you've never been to a store & denied equal service because of your skin color. Come back when you have. At this point, it's the clerk's word against Oprah's. Oprah stated in the video that the clerk refused to show her the bag because she assumed she couldn't afford it. She would have no reason to lie about that (the clerk has plenty of reasons to lie in order to save face & her job).

[@wakanda6547]

True! but Oprah used that story for Italy, as well...so which is it?

[@MauriceRivers415]

@@wakanda6547 It could easily be both, as both countries are known for having a racist element.

[@deathdesire6358]

Something weird about this video...the bag story...she said she had a similar experience on another video i think years ago. Seems like the same story in a different setting. Racism exists, yes...but I don't see that happening to someone of her status twice. Just something that rubbed me the wrong way. But the reasoning behind people using the N word was very wise and emotional and deep...and was absolutely moving.

[@jimmixed777]

This happens all the Time to Black people. I have a black friend, we live in Germany, and whenever we go to one of this expensive stores, they tell her to her face it could be to expensive for her. Never told me that - they dont say it in an unfriendly way, they would never say we dont think you can afford this here because youre black...but still. How can you say that?!

[@andrewmunlin2115]

You wouldn't understand. You're not black.

[@ionia2376]

Wow Oprah is just amazing. Her insight and the way she handles things is second to none.

[@AtlHokiegirl]

Why is the follow-up question surrounding racism always start with "How did that make you feel?" How do you think it would make you feel?

[@friend4gaara]

What an amazing woman.

[@NubianGirl]

first comment that i like thank you these people are hating because they are broke

[@darioghidoni7740]

You are diverting from the fact that Opera thinks the whole world revolves around her. If she feels that Europeans are racist--which they are but not as hateful as Opera's people where everything is a con, a lie and a hustle she can go vacation in Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Congo, Botswana, Nigeria. Tell her to go there--no racism there. But stop going on television crying!

[@darioghidoni7740]

Opera is just angry that white women realize she is black first! White women always felt that she had a great compassion for them--but the real truth is she thinks they are spoiled and she is 100 percent pro-black first, second and third. Notice that she doesn't talk about the Genocide in South Africa. Pull up: White genocide in South Africa by David Duke

[@jazzmine2913]

+A belLA lol...yup!

[@jazzmine2913]

+Dario Ghidoni What a load of nonsense, lol

[@rottentrotten]

this whole conversation about race and someone not knowing who she was would not even be an issue if the clerk would have just sold her the bag. that is called hitting the Nail on the head!

[@HienTruong-hj3qf]

Didn’t Oprah have a similar shopping incident like 5his in Italy 🇮🇹 aswell Tho JS

[@SOUNDROTATION]

Yep. That time she was with Gayle, her daughter and her makeup artist Reggie

[@luisnieves8242]

it's the same story, depends on what city she remembers at the time ,it's happened to countless people, she isn't that special.

[@neetrab]

@@luisnieves8242 no it's not the same story. The other story, she was with her friends and she wanted a different type of bag.

[@salemkhan9108]

I visited swiss last week and some of citizens have no respect to other ethnicities, whether you are black, Arab and Asian. Overall, I really liked the country despite, bad treatment toward tourists. Question is: Am I going back to this country. The answer is Hell NO

[@ocsorrells]

I totally disagree with Oprah on this one, I believe that was a teachable moment.

[@mollykollmann4093]

She just said that true power (of racism) is being able to have power over someone else. That’s exactly what she’s doing right now

[@drakep.5857]

Uh, what? She meant whenever you are oppressing someone. She isn't oppressing anyone. She's just rich.

[@marcusg7201]

Oprah, thanks for sharing this unpleasant experience and apologies upfront for my honesty but, it was good it happened to a powerful woman like you that then spreads the word about Swiss racism.

[@luisnieves8242]

the store clerk knew the big O would snatch and run, her reputation precedes her.

[@cynthiadeg9206]

I’m a victim of racism too: yours. Now when do I get paid?

[@joshuaosburn9543]

It seems that she was discriminated against based on a financial assumption. She made it a racial issue.

[@50hellkat2]

ism on the end of any word is usually because someone is looking for something to put somebody down.

[@jennifercampbell-klomps5549]

The interviewer’s obsessed about asking the question “Do you get called the ‘n’ word?” 😀

[@toshirox2]

I know that was kind of annoying. Racism manifests in a multitude of ways. After George Floyd, we have come to understand you don't have to be Ed Norton American History X to be a racist.

[@David.lovesU]

I'm white and my black friends call me nigga all the time, My little feelings don't get hurt we need to stop whining about Petty stuff

[@faithfrederick4576]

@@David.lovesU your feelings don’t get hurt because you are not black..

[@David.lovesU]

@@faithfrederick4576 my daddy is black my momma is white. I'm a light skin afro. I follow and donate to Dr Umar Johnson you should too✊🏿

[@poetrhode]

we really don't need to label everything as an "ism". there exist jealousy, hate, ridicule, ignorance, fear, etc. etc. granted that racism and sexism do exist.

[@francesparker1800]

Oprah is not the only black person that has been hurt through racism. Enough already Oprah! Just live your life and be thankful and be grateful.

[@byjingobob]

Big respect for keeping her control while she is being patronised by this sales person.

[@deencaan8342]

i wish she had gone back in had a "pretty women" moment ... lol

[@jeankelly368]

Oprah puts herself in these situations. I believe she feels people are against her when it is actually self imposed. She is a drama queen. She needs to stay in her circle of friends she feels comfortable with. Sad....

[@grailsnail]

I am imagining being a black, overweight teenager hoping to find inspiration from Oprah, reading the comments here. I think I'd start drinking heavily.

[@frank.9286]

She should have run for president and if she is in the future #OprahForPrez2020

[@loveylove337]

I L O V E & ADORE THIS WOMAN ♥️👏🏻💯 Even when she is being degraded & grossly mistreated, SHE STILL GAVE THAT OL GAL GRACE & wouldn’t mention the name! I’m like Bethenny Frankel MENTION IT ALL 🗣🎤🎯📣🔈📢

[@reggiethecommenter9137]

2:20 forget the racism stuff. I think she just squeezed out an air biscuit!!!

[@toshirox2]

What an eye, you nailed her!

[@exdoode]

I agree that you may be able to tell, but it's sometimes not that easy. I'd always give the benefit of a doubt until I'm reasonably sure.

[@JV-eh3lh]

Totally on the same page about the N word

[@Research0digo]

What movie???

[@jillybean9563]

Oprah is such a strong and classy lady. So much respect for her 👏

[@jackspring7709]

She accused an innocent person of racism towards her. Retail managers are obliged to tell customers the price of an expensive item, regardless of how wealthy they are: she knew who Oprah Winfrey was and knew she was very wealthy: she would have said the same thing to any famous white multi-millionaire. For Winfrey to slander her in such a way shows to me that she has no class. I did respect her before that incident, by the way.

[@jillybean9563]

@@jackspring7709 If she knew who Oprah was, then wouldn't she want to make the sale? She didn't know who Oprah was, and she was rude for assuming that she couldn't afford it. If retail workers are obliged to give the price of an item, then she was wrong for not giving it. Oprah did absolutely NOTHING wrong in this situation. 🤦‍♀️

[@jackspring7709]

@@jillybean9563 Of course she wanted to make the sale, but don't understand - she is obliged to openly state what the price of an expensive item is regardless of how wealthy her customer is: she knew exactly who Winfrey was and knew that Winfrey is wealthy. It was Winfrey who accused her of racism and slandered her and her store all over the world. Where I grew up false accusations, libel and slander are all WRONG - not just wrong they're despicable, whether or not you think they're okay. Kudos to the store for not suing her, at least they have a sense of decency. Smh.

[@jillybean9563]

@@jackspring7709 You're confusing the hell out of me. You keep insisting that the retail worker is obligated to state the price of an item regardless of price or wealth, but she in fact did NOT in this case... she would NOT state the price of them items, so she is the one who is in the wrong here, not Oprah

[@adisa6927]

@@jillybean9563 exactly. The fact that people defend the retail worker says a LOT about them and how they probably view other blatantly racist situations.

[@sherryleslie8614]

I can’t believe there are people in the world out there, that behave like this! I’m 60 years old, and was raised in Toronto. My parents raised me to believe that we are all equal. No one is beneath you. I raised my children the same. Why can’t people just treat people like they want to be treated.

[@sweetvanillamd]

Go Oprah!

[@mjric89]

Of course it's happened. You know that scene in pretty woman where the snobby clerk is mean to Julia Roberts (a white woman). If it had never happened that scene wouldn't be popular because no one would get it. People can relate to that scene which is why it's so iconic. Oh and it happened to my sister for a school experiment. She wore cheaper clothes went into a fancy store and got asked to leave. So yeah, it does happen. take that.

[@hewi868]

That's weird what happened to her in Zurich... maybe the lady didn't speak English well. And how could you not know who Oprah is?

[@hewi868]

***** I live in England, I know people in Asia, South America, Europe and Africa who know Oprah.

[@bighands69]

milli mill People do not know her outside of America.

[@bighands69]

Itisnt People who do not speak good English and do not watch American TV that is who.

[@Churros1616]

bighands69 not true, Oprah is really big here in the NEtherlands

[@nygakat]

Oprah is such an inspiration to all sane non jealous people out there like me. She's awesome.

[@Holisticxoxo]

It's true cuz she 'senses' it

[@einstein5169]

Gotta constantly apply that CRT thing if you're black, filter everything through that lense! And then if you don't like the result, force everyone to listen to your "victim story."

[@slothful2039]

@@einstein5169 Then why else did the lady not let her check the bags price? How would she have known it was too expensive for her? Explain lol.

[@einstein5169]

@@slothful2039 I'm not compelled to explain anything to you.

[@slothful2039]

Ein Stein Yeah because you know exactly what the answer is

[@ShellL]

@@einstein5169 Actually when you write down that sort of a Statement out of simple decency you should answer. When you don’t answer you actually prove your inability to do so.

[@ReemThearab]

Oprah will always be a Phenomenal human being. She is always humble. She is always kind. And she always looks fabulous.

[@urbanstuff9950]

you forgot: "She is always" a RACIST.

[@georgesineus1505]

no matter what anyone has to say this women has more money then you guys could ever have in a life time period

[@sskspartan]

great,everyone shut up now

[@kimono7350]

so...?

[@GR8119]

I guess what you just commented u dont care about either because she has more money than you as well. Welcome to the club! The seats are towards the right, and we have refreshments over there in the corner. Theyre going to do a "stupidest youtube comment ever" seminar in about 20 minutes so make sure u grab your seat.

[@allatodorova6332]

This can happened to any woman not only to a black woman .

[@anshda4293]

Always playing a victim card ! Shameful !

[@idontcarei]

TOTALLY ..SHE HERSELF IS RACIST TO THE CORE ..LOOK AT HER CHANNEL ONLY BLACK PEOPLE 99%

[@annaobieta]

I experienced this myself too, I went to a high end bag store with just a simple jeans sneakers T-shirt outfit and the same experience from their SA that the bag I wanted to look at is too far expensive.. then I walked out the store then went to the next door high end store and there the SA were so accommodating and because it pleases me a lot so I bought x3 bags in one transaction their seasonal collection and limited edition pieces(a classic flap and x2 leboy) I splurged quite a bit lols then I went back to that store showing off what I’ve purchased from their competitor then the SA who made me feel so low got that shocked look on her face and her face became so pale while staring at me and my shopping spree bags😜😂lols

[@mariomueller9692]

it probably was racisms for the color of your skin. then again, maybe they just didnt like you

[@browniegreen1090]

Never allow that kind of situation to make you feel low. The truth is, that person was low, not you. Don’t ever take that upon yourself, it always belongs to the other person.

[@beatitchan]

I have much respect for her. amazing woman.

[@davidgooding810]

OMG . . . Nancy Humphries O'Dell was in my class in college! And now she's interviewing Oprah!

[@capoislamort100]

+David Gooding you went to college?!?

[@davidgooding810]

+capoislamort100 Not only did I go to college, I GRADUATED from THREE colleges with four degrees (I know, right?!?): Clemson (Finance, Accounting - with Ms. O'Dell); Vanderbilt (J.D.); and NYU (LLM - Taxation Law). Ne pas baiser avec moi , Monsieur Mort . . . Je vais gagner à chaque fois .

[@capoislamort100]

David Gooding Lol...mes felicitations, mon bonhomme

[@stevescissors]

It happens to me often. I'm white and I live near a white/black community. This happens to me when I go to a black store. I get stared down like I'm a cop, I even get spit on at times. It happens to white people too Oprah. Tired of the black card shit.

[@Christian_Ada1]

Agreed I'm tired of the "I'm black Woe is me" bullshit. I am white, and poor and I was escorted once out of the restaurant in Manhattan that was aimed toward the wealthy. I doubt Oprah was in full "Oprah Gear" people can tell when you are wearing expensive clothes Sort of like how Michelle Obama pretended to walk into a Target store and people thought she was a worker. Really bitch? like The Secret Service will let you walk by yourself into a store? yea. Oprah and Michelle are lying for the media

[@Christian_Ada1]

Agreed I'm tired of the "I'm black Woe is me" bullshit. I am white, and poor and I was escorted once out of the restaurant in Manhattan that was aimed toward the wealthy. I doubt Oprah was in full "Oprah Gear" people can tell when you are wearing expensive clothes Sort of like how Michelle Obama pretended to walk into a Target store and people thought she was a worker. Really bitch? like The Secret Service will let you walk by yourself into a store? yea. Oprah and Michelle are lying for the media

[@stevescissors]

Christian VA Say it like it is...

[@Christian_Ada1]

stevescissors and I love Donna Summer!! Her voice was powerful and better than Whitney and Mariah in my opinion

[@stevescissors]

Christian VA LMAO!

[@Shakes71]

OH CRAP... I was in a Lamborghini car dealership and they told me I could not test drive one of the cars because they said "These cars are out of your price range". It just hit me.... I MUST BE BLACK!!! What am I going to tell my mom and dad.

[@kripan_n9268]

Something about this interviewer...I dont like her.