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As Ponzi-schemer Bernie Madoff anxiously awaits his Monday sentencing, his wife Ruth has really been making an effort to counter the impression that she's still living large off her husband's victims. Just look at her here, riding one of those underground locomotives, wearing her working class dungarees, and contemplating a sweet 99-cent cellphone offer! But just don't expect her to be happy about her humiliating new commute in steerage—when the Post photographer tried to help publicize her modest lifestyle, she asked, "Are you having fun embarrassing me—and ruining my life?" You see, if only the tabloids had just minded their own business, she never would have lost her Florida mansion, the chateau on the French Riviera, and the yachts. But the Post's article is just, uh, ruthless in its demagoguery, even gleefully pointing out that besides her déclassé "oversized jacket and unfashionable flats," Ruth "was also having another bad-hair day. Since her upscale hairstylist, Pierre Michel, banned her from his salon, it's been streaked with gray instead of highlights." Ouch. Ruth, who's also been spotted buying the Post at newsstands, might want the Daily News today instead. (Or not!)
Ruth Madoff Takes F Train To Schadenfreude Station
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She'd better get used to riding the subway.
If she had any friends left they'd likely be completely aghast at this. How many times did the station agent need to explain it before Ruth understood the concept of a Metrocard?
"...Okay...so can I swipe it at Bergdof's too?"
I wish I could feel sorry for her but I really don't.
(insert violin playing)
She looks better in that photo than most people are willing to admit, but then again who really cares what a 70 yo woman looks like - sorry...
why is she sitting in the middle seat?
she obviously is unaware of standard subway riding procedure of only leaving one seat open next to you if possible.
Seriously, and if only for her own sake as now she'll be in the "bitch" seat. Everyone knows that the best seat (for a solo rider) on those trains is the one closest to the doors since: A) You are spared from touching someone else at least on one side of your body, B) the jerks that put their feet on the seats usually do so from the forward/backward facing ones and the door seats are too far for their nasty shoes to reach, and C) you are able to rush out the doors quickest.
Better learn the the system, Ruth!
I wouldn't sit next to the door since the crooks snatch the phone out of my hand and ran out quickly out since I was next to the door.
Rude bitch.
She'a also one of those assholes that wear sunglasses in the train.
NOW HEAR THIS!
for anybody who spots ruth riding the subway, at otb, or conway... it is now mandatory to point, and laugh maniacally.
or pee on her.
Schadenfreude bought naming rights for a station too?
There is a difference between justice and petty vindictiveness. I find it hard to believe that she wasn't in on her husband's scheme. But if that is the case, she should be proscuted in a court of law. Persecuting her on the subway achieves nothing and makes us all a bit smaller.
Being ostracized from society is in itself a punishment for bad behavior. In this case, if she sparked the public's err this much then it's no surprise that she is being treated like this.
I agree that it's petty, but what do you expect?
I'm in the same boat. When will we be satisfied? When she jumps from her apartment window?
Head first, maybe. Feet first, nope.
The Post sucks.
Looks like she feels entitle to THREE seats.
fuck you bitch
Normally, I feel bad for experiencing schadenfreude, but in their case, I kind of make an exception. Here's why...
http://blog.beliefnet.com/everydayethics/2009/05/a-bernie-madoff-schadenfreude-story.html
ty for that link,
I loved the last commenter. greedy was what's wrong with him, blinded by greed. blind entitled greed. he can be disappointed all he wants.
If there was any justice in the universe, she'd be forced to take the Rockaway Park Shuttle and transfer at Broad Channel for a LOCAL A train and learn the true meaning of boredom.
Good thing Metrocards have the notch and the hole so she knew how to swipe correctly.
http://gothamist.com/2008/12/16/9_wrong_ways_to_swipe_a_metrocard.php
now the F line is the dirtiest line not the R
http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/06/25/2009-06-25_stand_clear_of_the_spreading_grime_r_line_wi.html
When Madoff's is sentenced, they should make it unlawful for him or any of his family to use the words "you're ruining my life". If they break this law, they are to be slapped about the head and neck with a large plastic wiffle-ball bat while the attacker shouts "Feel the irony as it pounds your skull!"
I think she is sitting on gum!
what an awesome title.
what an awesome title.