* Like a lot of folks, I was lured into watching the ESPN documentary “OJ: Made in America.” Some have said it may be the best thing–all seven hours worth–that ESPN’s ever done. I wouldn’t disagree.
A couple of quick takeaways.
Some things are learned for the first time. To wit, the incarcerated Simpson’s hands swelled after he stopped taking his arthritis meds. An obvious factor in trying on “you-must-acquit” gloves–in addition to wearing disposable, latex gloves underneath. And in addition to leather shrinkage caused by blood saturation.
The de facto verdict rendered by the jury: The Los Angeles Police Department was found guilty of racism. Simpson and Rodney King were forever linked.
* While I understand why President Barack Obama goes on late-night talk shows–he’s really good at it and it puts him in front of an alternate demographic–I wish he wouldn’t. The office of the presidency–no matter who occupies it–deserves better than co-billing with Madonna and “slow-jamming the news” with Jimmy Fallon.
Best presidential lines from the recent Fallon appearance.
>On Hillary Clinton: “Whip-smart and tough.”
>On being succeeded by Donald Trump: “Orange is not the new black.”