If I Robbed It

Anybody still talking about Britney Spears’ lackluster comeback a week later – and, I think if people are talking about her at all, then she wins – is missing opportunities to talk about O.J. Simpson’s much more satisfying comeback. On the heels of the release of his book, Simpson is now in jail on charges that include assault and robbery with a deadly weapon and conspiracy to commit kidnapping. KIDNAPPING! O.J. Simpson news is always the strangest news of all.
Some thoughts:
-Could these be the actions of a man who believes that he is capable of getting with away anything? Seriously, is it possible that, after being found not guilty of a case would have been cut and dry against a non-celebrity, a crack legal team can get him out of this? Because that would be sick, but also kind of brilliant.
-That said, there is some weirdness to the actual event, in that it was being recorded, which adds a whole sting/setup vibe to the tale. But, unless he was tricked into thinking he would be appearing on "America’s Funniest Sports Stories," showing up with guns blazing should equal guilty of something. And, the idea to frame this way would have been followed with "That’s so crazy, it just might work."
-Hypocritical, perhaps, following my entry on the power and beauty of forgiveness, but I give a measure of respect to the Browns and Goldmans for making every effort to make Simpson’s life regrettable. Also, for taking control of the book and turning it against him. Also, for ASKING FOR THE MEMORABILIA THAT HE WAS STEALING!! Awesome.
-Finally, this has zero to do with Simpson, but this astronomical headline made me laugh.