Judge Judy vs. Ms. Pat: The "Go Somewhere Else" Clapback Everyone's Talking About

Judge Judy Sheindlin has never been shy, and her latest interview with USA TODAY is proof. The 83-year-old TV legend said that anyone who doesn’t like America should“go somewhere else,”adding that people shouldn’t demand the country be changed. The comment went viral instantly, and it didn’t take long for comedian Ms. Pat to respond. She shot back that when you’re wealthy,“go somewhere else”sounds very different than it does to Americans deciding between rent and groceries, and said Sheindlin ought to be ashamed of the remark.

The clash is about more than two celebrities trading shots. It’s reignited a classic debate: does wanting your country to improve mean you love it less? For millions of people, loving America and pushing it to be better have always gone hand in hand. For others, the“love it or leave it”line is a simple line in the sand. Either way, two women known for saying exactly what’s on their minds made sure everyone has an opinion today.

The irony? Sheindlin is actually wrapping up Judy Justice this October and stepping back from on-camera work to produce her son’s show, Adam’s Law. So one of her final big headlines centers on a sentence she probably didn’t expect to trend. Where do you land: Team Judge Judy or Team Ms. Pat? Drop your take in the comments.