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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRichard Simmons is hospitalized for bizarre conduct.
http://pagesix.com/2016/06/05/richard-simmons-taken-to-hospital-for-bizarre-conduct/Simmons is easy to make fun of, but I hope he gets the help he needs.
In the meantime, the Republican nominee exhibits bizarre conduct every single day, and still walks the streets a free man.
Welcome to Bizarro World.
drray23
(7,638 posts)Miles Archer
(18,837 posts)The whole "housekeeper is has held him hostage in his own home for three years" story lines didn't change public perception.
I used to listen to the Howard Stern interviews with Simmons, many years ago.
Granted...they may have been completely staged and 100% Simmons "shtick"...but they often went from eccentric and goofy to genuinely disturbing.
Hope he gets whatever help he needs.
frogmarch
(12,160 posts)that he was behaving in a calm, dignified manner - which would be bizarre for him.
I wish him well too. I like him and always have.
NaturalHigh
(12,778 posts)nolabear
(41,995 posts)True fact. In my weight loss past I did a couple of infomercials with Richard, as well as several cruises. This was nearly twenty years ago. We spent quite a bit of time together. He's a sweet, funny, gentle soul who almost never drops the persona. But he's had a difficult few years because of a knee injury and, in my opinion, the natural problems with age. I last talked to him about four years ago when my novel came out. He's got a whole lot of people who either ridicule him or idolize him, but I just was impressed with his dedication to his cause. I hope he's fine and really wish him well.
Btw he was also absolutely in control of all that "bizarre" behavior and enjoyed hell out of it. Good guy.
sharp_stick
(14,400 posts)I was never sure if he was in control of it but I always thought it was part of his routine.
I hope he's OK.
Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)nt
lpbk2713
(42,769 posts)(You may take that whatever way you want to.)
backscatter712
(26,355 posts)And I'm not just talking a few extra pounds. I'm talking about people who weigh 600+, who are so overweight that they are bedridden, have severe health problems, and their lives are threatened.
Richard Simmons would go and visit these people, encourage them to get healthier, and cheer them up with kind words.
Seeing that Richard is in a dark place right now makes me sad. I hope he gets better.
Rex
(65,616 posts)Oopss! Wrong Simmons
Then I thought wait, Richard Simmons is kinda bizarre that is his thing
Hmmm...maybe Richard is going all Alice Cooper on us! Hmmm...Christian Cooper?
Anyway, get better or go full Alice Cooper and jumping jacks! One and two and one and two! Hail Satan!
awoke_in_2003
(34,582 posts)hope he gets better.
WillowTree
(5,325 posts)Seems that he was just dehydrated, according to him, which could make a person behave a little strangely. He claims that he's fine now.
mac56
(17,574 posts)herding cats
(19,568 posts)Simmons also gave a statement to ET, saying, "Thank you to everyone who has reached out with love and concern after hearing I was in the hospital. I was dehydrated and needed some fluids and now I am feeling great! Summer is here - drink plenty of liquids. Big hugs and kisses for caring."
http://www.etonline.com/news/190012_richard_simmons_returns_home_from_hospital_says_he_feeling_great/