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Fitness Icon Richard Simmons Cited for Slapping Fighter
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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.

[3tbear]

I don't think it's right he hit the man, but I don't feel the man should have made fun of Richard either. He has done so much good for so many people, people that were so obese, enough to cause them medical problems and he has motivated those same people to take charge of their lives. He gets them on the right track with his videos and eating right.

[AndersonGal]

I'm sure it could not have hurt. hee hee hee

By what the man said I'm not sure if he was making fun or just having fun. Either way Richy should have had more class than to slap him.

[bestmidwest]

Tee Hee! I had to giggle at that one.