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opinion
O.J. a constant
amid uncertainty
It's always nice
to having something - or someone - to depend on. Especially
in times like these, when the whole country seems to be flipped
upside down with so many recent changes. It is very reassuring
to know that some things will never change.
Ladies and gentleman, the Chef proudly presents America's
one and only stable constant: O. J. Simpson in legal trouble.
Surprise, surprise.
So what has the "Juice" done this time? Well, Simpson
had to testify at his road-rage trial Tuesday in Miami.
Simpson is seemingly attracted to performing public displays
of frustration, much like how children are drawn to touching
bubbles in boiling water.
(Chef's note: They should both know better than that.)
In 1995, Simpson became the star of stars on daytime television
as his trial hooked more people to watch Johnny Cochran battle
with Marcia Clark than any other program sharing its time
slot.
Surely, no one could ever forget the expression of utter relief
on Simpson's face when the verdict of "not guilty"
on the charges of murder was read on Oct. 3, 1995.
That was the greatest ending to a daytime miniseries, or daytime
saga, that the Chef has ever seen.
Now, Simpson is back in the spotlight ? to a significantly
lesser extent ? for his antics on the road.
The prosecutor asked Simpson if he had ever lied, "especially
if your life depended in it," an Associated Press report
stated.
"I have never been in a position to have to lie with
my life on the line," Simpson responded.
Wait a second. Simpson testifying at his own trial, dancing
around loaded questions from the prosecution ? is it just
the Chef or does this sound extremely reminiscent of the same
"Juice" that we all grew to learn and eventually
love? The Chef certainly thinks so.
In addition, the report further stated that Simpson elicited
a round of laughter from the courtroom when he said, "I
don't think I've ever been accused of being an actor."
"All of a sudden I'm like a Laurence Olivier," said
Simpson to his lawyers as he walked off the stand.
Fine, Simpson may not be an actor, but he is beyond a shadow
of a doubt an entertainer. He entertained the entire country
in 1995 and he is definitely entertaining the Chef in 2001.
In the Chef's opinion, this guy deserves some recognition
for his theatrical performances at his own trial. Simpson
should get an Emmy or at least a Tony. Thank you, Mr. Simpson
for providing much desired stability to everyone's lives.
Ben Dimapindan is a journalism major at Cal State Long
Beach.
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