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In contrast, The View, another ABC daytime program, is noted as profitable, generating over $20 million annually in profit despite its controversial content. The speaker sarcastically attributes its success to the "toxic gas" (a metaphor for toxic political discourse) it produces, making a bizarre and humorous analogy about gas expenses linked to the show's content.
The Decline of Jim Kimmel and His Future
The critique extends to Kimmel's personal career trajectory. The speaker highlights that Kimmel's recent silence about his future is indicative of a diminished negotiating position. His previous tactic involved feigning retirement to garner attention—a ploy that no longer works since ratings collapse and financial losses are mounting.