A Surprising Story from RFK Jr. and Roseanne Barr
Presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. surprised many with an unusual recounting during a recent dinner chat with comedian Roseanne Barr, which he shared through a video on X this past Sunday. In the intriguing narrative, RFK reveals an odd incident from nearly ten years ago involving a dead bear cub in Central Park.
The Unconventional Tale
Sitting around the dinner table in an intimate setting, Kennedy candidly recounted how this peculiar story came to the forefront of his mind as he seeks to address an article The New Yorker is preparing about him.
During the conversation, RFK explained that during a falconry trip in Goshen, New York—approximately two hours north of New York City—he encountered something unexpected: a young bear that had just been struck by a van driven by another motorist.
A Decision Made on the Road
“I pulled over to retrieve the bear because I intended to utilize its meat,” RFK stated while Barr appeared visibly taken aback by his admission. He went on to clarify that processing game animals under specific legal guidelines is permissible within state law.
Following this encounter and after participating in falconry activities late into the night, Kennedy had plans for dinner in Manhattan instead of returning home directly after his outing.
The Daring Cover-Up Idea
Admitting without much elaboration that he needed to go straight from dinner to catch a flight later that evening—and did not want to leave the bear carcass rotting inside his vehicle—Kennedy then described how concerns about press coverage led him to craft what many may find shocking: leveraging his old bicycle as part of an elaborate ruse.
“We thought it might look good if we set it up like it was hit by my bike,” RFK recounted while explaining there was no alcohol involved during brainstorming sessions with friends who were present at the time.” It seemed like all parties agreed it would be funny for whoever stumbled upon it.”
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The Aftermath of their Prank
The following day brought unexpected consequences when news outlets picked up their park prank quickly; “It made headlines everywhere!” exclaimed Kennedy emphatically as he relayed how images flooded television screens showing extensive police presence at Central Park accompanied by yellow caution tape and helicopters overhead—the reality of their joke suddenly becoming painfully clear.
“In disbelief I thought ‘What have I done?’ upon seeing my identified prints were left all over my bike!” added RFK humorously noting how luck allowed public interest surrounding this incident eventually settled down after some time elapsed—left forgotten until recently when The New Yorker began revisiting it for their next publication piece.
Reflecting on Past Actions
Kennedy wrapped up sharing insights into why revisiting such moments always stirs mixed feelings since he’s anxious now regarding what angle they will choose for framing tales such as these—a sentiment shared among those listening during their exchange (which drew amused reactions).
