Is it ever truly possible to separate the art from the artist, the action from the actor, especially when that actor is someone as deeply controversial as O.J. Simpson? The resurfacing of a bizarre video showing Simpson playfully, yet disturbingly, "attacking" comedian Ruby Wax with a banana has ignited a fresh wave of debate surrounding his legacy, particularly in light of his recent passing.
The clip, dredged up from the archives, captures a moment of unsettling levity between Simpson and Wax during the filming of a documentary for BBC One. In the video, Simpson, with a grin plastered across his face, opens his hotel room door and mimics a stabbing motion towards Wax using a banana as a makeshift weapon. He even amplifies the disturbing scene by mimicking the sound of stabbing. The interaction, intended perhaps as a prank, has been branded "horrifying" and "sick" by many online viewers, especially considering Simpson's history and the shadow it casts on any attempt at humor.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Orenthal James "O.J." Simpson |
| Birth Date | July 9, 1947 |
| Death Date | April 10, 2024 |
| Occupation | Football Player, Actor, Spokesperson |
| Known For | NFL Career, Murder Trial |
| Legal Issues | Arrested for armed robbery and kidnapping in 2007, sentenced to 33 years in prison with possibility of parole. Paroled in 2017. |
| Spouses | Marguerite Whitley (m. 19671979), Nicole Brown Simpson (m. 19851992) |
| Children | Arnelle Simpson, Jason Simpson, Aaren Simpson (deceased), Sydney Brooke Simpson, Justin Ryan Simpson |
| Further Information | Biography.com - O.J. Simpson |
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