2005-01-07

The Smoking 'Fro

Richard Simmons was arrested yesterday(March 25, '04) and charged with assaulting a Harley Davidson salesman during a confrontation at a Phoenix airport. No, that is not a joke.

The 54-year-old fitness guru (5' 7", 155 pounds) laid the smackdown on one Chris Farney, a 23-year-old Mesa man (6' 1" and 255 pounds) who happens to cage wrestle in his spare time. According to the below Phoenix Police Department report, when Farney spotted Simmons (whose real first name is Milton) walking through the Sky Harbor International Airport, he said, "Look, Richard Simmons. Drop your bags, let's rock to the 50's." Farney told cops he was referring to an old Simmons workout tape. The diminutive star responded by walking over to the strapping Farney and saying, "It's not nice to make fun of people with issues." He then slapped Farney's face. The motorcycle salesman, who was not injured, called cops, who cited an "emotional" and repentant Simmons for assault.


2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Do you think his floppy skin did a little wave thing when he slapped the guy? Excuse me I was just at the plasitc surgery site

Jen Jordan said...

I'm wondering if he wore the spangly tank and ill-fitting shorts. That in and of itself could constitute assault - on the senses!

!'s when I know what I'm saying isn't that funny but I say it anyway.