Roseanne Barr has made it clear that she and her team were not responsible for filming Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s peculiar story about placing a dead bear cub in Central Park a decade ago. In a message shared on social media platform X, Barr expressed her appreciation for the attention the story has garnered, particularly for the increasingly eccentric presidential candidate.
“This was not filmed by me or my team,” Barr stated. “This was off the cuff after the interview. There is no spin here – just a funny story. It’s nice to see RFK finally get some press – albeit during an economic crash by the Biden-Harris administration. Great job journos!”
The story in question emerged when Kennedy, the independent presidential candidate, attempted to preemptively address the bizarre tale ahead of its publication in The New Yorker. In a video chat with Barr, he recounted the incident from 2014, when he claimed to have found a dead bear cub along a road in New York’s Hudson Valley. He humorously described how he transported the bear’s body to Central Park as a prank.
Kennedy explained that while driving in the Hudson Valley, he witnessed a van strike and kill a bear cub. “So I pulled over and I picked up the bear and put him in the back of my van, because I was going to skin the bear, and it was in very good condition,” he told Barr. He even mentioned his intention to eat the bear meat.
After spending the day engaging in falconry, Kennedy realized he had a dinner reservation in Brooklyn. He noted that he couldn’t leave the bear in his car, so he and his friends concocted a plan to leave the bear in Central Park, making it appear as though it had been hit by a cyclist.
Kennedy believed that people would find the unusual sight amusing, but the reaction was far from what he expected. The discovery of the bear cub turned into a media frenzy, with local news outlets describing the event as “an apparent case of animal cruelty.” Bystanders expressed their shock and disgust, labeling the incident as “horrible,” “disturbing,” and “bizarre.”
This bear story is just one of many odd anecdotes associated with RFK Jr. His past revelations include claims about a worm in his brain causing memory loss and a recent denial regarding an alleged incident where he supposedly ate a dog, which he clarified was actually a goat.
In the video shared by Kennedy, he can be seen recounting the story to Barr, who appears to listen intently while holding a mug. The clip was posted in an apparent effort to get ahead of the upcoming article in The New Yorker, which would delve into the bear incident.
Kennedy described how, after a long day of falconing, he found himself at a dinner in Brooklyn, realizing he had to catch a flight but still had the bear in his car. He and his friends decided to leave the bear’s carcass in Central Park, next to an old bicycle, to create the illusion of an accident involving a cyclist.
The following day, the bear’s discovery made headlines, with law enforcement quickly investigating the scene. Kennedy expressed his surprise at the media attention, stating, “I was like, ‘Oh my god. What did I do?’”
The New Yorker article that followed included the bear anecdote, along with a photo of Kennedy posing with his hand in the bear’s mouth, which quickly went viral on social media. Many users expressed their disgust at the story, while others found humor in the bizarre nature of the incident.
As the presidential campaign progresses, Kennedy’s unusual stories continue to attract attention, even as he faces challenges in garnering significant support in national polls. Despite the controversies, he remains active on social media and continues to hold campaign events across the country.
Roseanne Barr’s distancing from the bear story highlights the strange intersection of celebrity and politics, as the public grapples with the implications of Kennedy’s actions and the bizarre anecdotes that accompany his candidacy. While Barr may have found the story amusing, many others are left questioning the judgment of a candidate who would engage in such a peculiar prank.
In the end, the tale of the dead bear cub serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of political campaigns and the lengths to which candidates will go to capture public attention. As Kennedy navigates the complexities of his presidential run, the bear story will likely remain a topic of conversation, illustrating the fine line between humor and controversy in the world of politics.
Source: Scripps Media, Inc.
