O.J. Simpson thrown out of steakhouse - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 05-08-2007, 10:24 PM

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The owner of an upscale steakhouse in Louisville said he asked O.J. Simpson to leave his restaurant the night before the Kentucky Derby because he is sickened by the attention Simpson still attracts.

“I didn’t want to serve him because of my convictions of what he’s done to those families,” Jeff Ruby said in a telephone interview Tuesday. “The way he continues to torture the lives of those families ... with his behavior, attitude and conduct.”

Simpson, an NFL Hall of Famer and Heisman Trophy winner, was found innocent in 1995 of killing his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and Ron Goldman but was found liable in a civil trial that followed.

Ruby — who owns restaurants in Cincinnati, Louisville and Belterra, Ind. — said Simpson, who was in town for the Derby on Saturday, came in with a group of about 12 Friday night and was seated at a table in the back. A customer came up to Ruby and was “giddy” about seeing Simpson, Ruby said.

“I didn’t want that experience in my restaurant,” Ruby said, later adding that seeing Simpson get so much attention “makes me sick to my stomach.”

He said he went to Simpson’s table and said, “I’m not serving you.” Ruby said when Simpson didn’t respond, he repeated himself and left the room.

Ruby said Simpson soon came up to him and said he understood and would gather the rest of his party to leave.

Simpson’s lawyer, Yale Galanter, did not immediately return phone calls Tuesday night seeking comment.

“It was the first time since 1994 he has ever shown any class,” Ruby said. “He showed it that night in the restaurant” by leaving quietly.

Ruby said after Simpson left, people in the restaurant started applauding him. He said he has received about 100 positive e-mails since the incident.

The walls of Ruby’s restaurants are decorated with celebrity photos. A photo of Simpson and Ruby used to be on display, but Ruby said he took it down after the killings.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18562630/

catlover79 · 05-08-2007, 10:33 PM

Good for the owner!!

This kid I went to high school with told me he'd seen Naked Gun 33 1/3 in the dollar theater the summer of 1994. He said that as soon as OJ showed up on screen, everyone in the theater booed.

Janice · 05-08-2007, 11:20 PM

I just love that story. It's perfect from start to finish. Simpson will probably file a lawsuit, but man oh man, do I just LOVE this story. My hate for Simpson borders on pathological.

catlover79 · 05-08-2007, 11:24 PM

I wonder what happened to the OJ picture the owner used to have on display? Wouldn't it be awesome if he sent it to the Goldmans and they could make a bundle by selling it??

Fleet · 05-08-2007, 11:30 PM

Hey, I'd certainly throw him out of my restaurant! I wouldn't want my restaurant to be related with Simpson in any way.

Brian Damage · 05-09-2007, 12:09 AM

I don't blame the owner, why have Simpson in a restaurant with knives???

Ireneparalegal · 05-09-2007, 12:16 AM

THANK GOD!!!! I APPLAUD THIS MAN. What is the name of the owner and the restaurant? I want to let him know what a great thing he did!!!!!!

Janice · 05-09-2007, 12:24 AM

http://www.jeffruby.com/

Ireneparalegal · 05-09-2007, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

http://www.jeffruby.com/

Thank you.

Janice · 05-09-2007, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Thank you.

Ask and you shall receive.

Ireneparalegal · 05-09-2007, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Ask and you shall receive.

Oooooo...*irene pondering her next request*

Janice · 05-09-2007, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I don't blame the owner, why have Simpson in a restaurant with knives???

Once again.

How many people did you slaughter Simpson?

Brian Damage · 05-09-2007, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Once again.

How many people did you slaughter Simpson?

That we know of...

80sTrivia · 05-09-2007, 05:45 AM

Unfortunately, O.J. attends the Kentucky Derby every year, and is always such a media hog. This year, however, The Queen of England stole his thunder with her appearance at the Derby! Maybe this incident will make O.J. stop tainting the prestigious horse race with his toxic presence and he won't return next year!!!

Dr. John Becker · 05-09-2007, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I just love that story. It's perfect from start to finish. Simpson will probably file a lawsuit, but man oh man, do I just LOVE this story. My hate for Simpson borders on pathological.

I live about 10 miles from this resturant. Ruby just made himself a new lifelong customer.

05-08-2007, 10:24 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	O.J. Simpson thrown out of steakhouse LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The owner of an upscale steakhouse in Louisville said he asked O.J. Simpson to leave his restaurant the night before the Kentucky Derby because he is sickened by the attention Simpson still attracts. “I didn’t want to serve him because of my convictions of what he’s done to those families,” Jeff Ruby said in a telephone interview Tuesday. “The way he continues to torture the lives of those families ... with his behavior, attitude and conduct.” Simpson, an NFL Hall of Famer and Heisman Trophy winner, was found innocent in 1995 of killing his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and Ron Goldman but was found liable in a civil trial that followed. Ruby — who owns restaurants in Cincinnati, Louisville and Belterra, Ind. — said Simpson, who was in town for the Derby on Saturday, came in with a group of about 12 Friday night and was seated at a table in the back. A customer came up to Ruby and was “giddy” about seeing Simpson, Ruby said. “I didn’t want that experience in my restaurant,” Ruby said, later adding that seeing Simpson get so much attention “makes me sick to my stomach.” He said he went to Simpson’s table and said, “I’m not serving you.” Ruby said when Simpson didn’t respond, he repeated himself and left the room. Ruby said Simpson soon came up to him and said he understood and would gather the rest of his party to leave. Simpson’s lawyer, Yale Galanter, did not immediately return phone calls Tuesday night seeking comment. “It was the first time since 1994 he has ever shown any class,” Ruby said. “He showed it that night in the restaurant” by leaving quietly. Ruby said after Simpson left, people in the restaurant started applauding him. He said he has received about 100 positive e-mails since the incident. The walls of Ruby’s restaurants are decorated with celebrity photos. A photo of Simpson and Ruby used to be on display, but Ruby said he took it down after the killings. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18562630/
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05-09-2007, 12:16 AM	#7
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	THANK GOD!!!! I APPLAUD THIS MAN. What is the name of the owner and the restaurant? I want to let him know what a great thing he did!!!!!!
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05-09-2007, 05:45 AM	#14
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,715	Unfortunately, O.J. attends the Kentucky Derby every year, and is always such a media hog. This year, however, The Queen of England stole his thunder with her appearance at the Derby! Maybe this incident will make O.J. stop tainting the prestigious horse race with his toxic presence and he won't return next year!!!
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05-08-2007, 11:20 PM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I just love that story. It's perfect from start to finish. Simpson will probably file a lawsuit, but man oh man, do I just LOVE this story. My hate for Simpson borders on pathological.

05-08-2007, 11:24 PM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I wonder what happened to the OJ picture the owner used to have on display? Wouldn't it be awesome if he sent it to the Goldmans and they could make a bundle by selling it??

05-09-2007, 12:09 AM	#6
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	I don't blame the owner, why have Simpson in a restaurant with knives???

05-09-2007, 12:24 AM	#8
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	http://www.jeffruby.com/