Robin Williams Is Allowed to Ride His Bike on the Sidewalk Because He's Famous

Screen shot 2011-04-19 at 3.58.27 PM.png
Robin Williams told the cast of The View this morning that he, too, has been a victim of the NYPD's crackdown on biking infractions this year, having been pulled over by the police for riding on a New York City sidewalk. We've seen before where the combination of jokes and sidewalk riding can get you, but things are probably different when you're a famous white male! "[I was dressed] like a terrorist or a crack dealer, your call. No one was on the sidewalk, and all of a sudden woop-woop," explained Williams, but he admitted his privilege, saying that as soon as the cops realized who he was, they let him go with a warning. Our other friends who didn't star in Patch Adams, if you'll remember, were not so lucky. [NYP]

My Voice Nation Help
0 comments
Sort: Newest | Oldest

From the Vault

 

©2013 Village Voice, LLC, All rights reserved.
Browse Voice Nation
  • Voice Places New York

    Voice Places

    Find everything you're looking for in your city

  • Happy Hour App

    Happy Hour App

    Find the best happy hour deals in your city

  • Daily Deals

    Daily Deals

    Get today's exclusive deals at savings of anywhere from 50-90%

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    Check out the hottest list of places and things to do around your city