Richard Simmons slaps a man- I would have kicked his @$$

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PHOENIX (Reuters) - Flamboyant fitness guru Richard Simmons was cited by authorities for allegedly slapping a man in an airport who was poking fun at his exercise videos, police said on Thursday.


Simmons, 55, known for his tank tops and outrageous manner, was ticketed for misdemeanor assault after allegedly striking the man across the face while in line at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Wednesday night, police said.


"He apparently said 'Hey everybody, it's Richard Simmons, let's drop our bags and rock to the '50s,"' said Sgt. Lauri Williams, a reference to a series of his well-known videos. "Mr. Simmons took offense and said he had to '***** slap' him."


The man, whose name was not immediately available, told police that he wanted to press charges against Simmons, who was cited and allowed to board a plane to Las Vegas.


Police said Simmons cooperated fully with police at the scene.

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-HECK!

1 and 2 and 3 and slap.

Richard Simmons is an idiot.

Wasn't there something a while back about Richard Simmons trying to kiss David Letterman and David Letterman punching him?

Probably. I remember Letterman spraying Simmons with a fire extinguisher.

A few years ago this tool was in my town for some odd reason. A family member of mine works for one of the TV news stations and had to interview Simmons. I saw the tape, unedited, and this guy is a weirdo. It's like he has a mental problem. And if he's not gay, then I don't like beer.

-HECK!

if i got slapped by richard simmons i wouldn't want my name to be "immediately available" either.

If he slapped me... he would be in for an ass pounding. You know what I mean!!

Was he smiling while he did it? Or was he just wearing a leotard?

I didn't think he was openly gay, I could be wrong. Either way, he's a fancy lad.

-HECK!

"fancy lad" eh? *laughs*

I think that Richard Simmons is openly gay too

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