You know, other than the doofy perm, bright orange skin and wait . . .
When you think lobbyist, workout guru Richard Simmons comes to mind, right? Well yesterday Simmons testified before Congress, lobbying for more physical education in the nation's schools. He also found time for some dancing in the streets.
Richard Simmons insists on wearing those damn Daisy Dukes every day, so you would think he's figured out how to keep everything in place below the elastic waistband by now. But no. The king of jazzercise went on The Today Show to bounce around for all the folks at home and was surprised when something bounced back.
Who knew that everyone's favorite spazoid in daisy dukes was a wise guy, too? Richard Simmons made a guest appearance on Whose Line Is It Anyway? and flexed his comedic muscles for the camera.
We've featured Simmons on Letterman before, but this time, Dave gets to asking the question we've all been wondering— "What percentage of your day are you dressed like that?" Simmons doesn't look too amused and a heated discussion ensues. And by "heated," I don't mean that this in any way validates those hot pants he's got on.
I don't think anyone has ever bought Richard Simmons' "nice guy" act. But who would have thought he's actually demonic? I was waiting for his head to spin in the last clip...
Watch Richard Simmons get hot and bothered on Letterman while trying to promote his new "Steam Heat" steamer. Even with Letterman firing away questions at him, the fitness guru stands behind his product...that is, until standing behind the product places him in the direct line of an explosive electrical fire. The source?
Like millions of American women, are you, too, planning on dieting in 2009 as part of your new year's resolution? Well, you can listen to "terrifying imp" Richard Simmons, or you can take advice from the woman I want to be my best friend: Sarah Haskins. Just follow her brilliant tips, like swapping out your usual six pack of beer for dinner for a fifth of whisky.
There was a moment in the '80s when gender codes were much less rigid than they are now. Acting, dancing, singing and dressing in a way that could be construed as gay, in fact, didn't seem to be a concern at all! Take this Billy Squier video for "Rock Me Tonight."