I see OJ!

This is just a small thing but very Joe-esque.

Joe and I (and Tom… and Mason) both worked at a Desktop Publishing service bureau in the early to mid 90s. In fact that is where I had the great fortune to meet him and share many wacky hours together. In June 1994 I was working my usual second shift output tech job when I got a call from Joe from home.

"Dude! You have GOT to turn on the TV!!!"

I went into the break room and did just that only to join the famous OJ Simpson/Al Cowlings low speed chase already in progress. Thanks Joe!

Unfortunately what I did not see at the time was the infamous “Mr. Higgins” incident on ABC news. But that’s about all Joe wanted to talk about the next day at work. It is a classic moment in the history of the media in this country so I certainly understand why Joe loved that so much. I can still hear Joe saying, " I see OJ, man, and he looks scared…"

The audio.

The transcript of this awesome moment in American history.

An analysis.