Man Who Threw Phone at Bebe Rexha's Face Said He Did So, "Because It Would Be Funny"
DISCLAIMER: John Rich & Barstool Sports do not condone the actions of the phone throwing man featured in this blog. Bebe Rexha is a queen, and does not deserve to be assaulted via phone while on stage at her concert. We wish Bebe a speedy recovery, and invite her to come over for drinks whenever is convenient for her.
In case you didn't see this story yesterday, Bebe Rexha was performing a concert in New York City on Sunday. Near the end of the show, a man near the stage hurled a cell phone at the face of the pop sensation. Got her right in the eye. It was a phenomenally accurate throw. The Oakland A's would be so lucky to have an arm like that coming out of the bullpen. If the catcher was set up behind Bebe Rexha's right eye, it would have been the perfect pitch.
That phone did a real number on Bebe. They might not seem like it, but phones are dangerous. Have you ever dropped one on your face while lying in bed? It's devastating. The way Bebe went down, if you were only half paying attention, you'd think there was a sniper in the mezzanine. Knocked her all the way to her knees. Thankfully, she only suffered minor injuries. But 3 stitches and a shiner the size of a plumb like this is nothing to sneeze at.
The culprit, a man named Nicolas Molvagna, was promptly arrested and charged with assault, aggravated harassment, attempted harassment, and harassment. Kinda feels like those are all the same thing, but clearly I don't know how the law works. They appear to be throwing the book at him.
Today, Nicolas finally answered for his actions. They asked him the million dollar question: Why did you do it? What on earth could compel a man to fire a projectile at the face of a beautiful singing woman who wanted to do nothing more than entertain her fans. Did she call him a name? Did she disrespect his dog? Did she sleep with his girlfriend? Did she sleep with his boyfriend? What was the reason?
NY Post - "I was trying to see if I could hit her with the phone at the end of the show because it would be funny,” accused phone-pelter Nicolas Malvagna said, according to a criminal complaint.
Well then. Fair enough. Sounds like an open and shut case. I must say, I appreciate the honesty. I was expecting some long winded excuse as to why he didn't actually mean to do it, to claim he's not entirely at fault, and plead his case for why he doesn't deserve such a hefty punishment. But nope. He's taking this one on the chin. He's not denying his actions, or making excuses. He's just a man who was looking for a laugh. He got his laugh, and now he's dealing with the consequences.
So the question must be asked… is Mr. Malvagna correct? Is an unsuspecting Bebe Rexha getting hit in the face by a flying cell phone "funny". Let's have another look.
Interesting. Run that back for me again, Jamie.
Hmmm.. ok. Let's just see that once more to be sure.
You gotta tread lightly on the internet nowadays. Which is why I vehemently disavow this man and his flippant actions. I am unequivocally NOT supporting Nicolas' decision to pelt a pop star in the face with his Android. But is it funny?
Let me answer my own question with another question: Is running over an unsuspecting victim with a golf cart "funny"?
Wildly inappropriate? Without a doubt.
Deserving a punishment? Certainly.
Highly dangerous, and should not be done under any circumstance? Absolutely.
Kind of funny? You can make the argument
I'm afraid you can't say he's wrong. People getting hit in the face is funny (see video below)
He shouldn't have done it. He deserves to be punished. He deserves to be ridiculed on the internet. He probably deserves to be banned from concerts. But I appreciate a straight shooter. Nicolas Molvagna is the definition of a straight shooter (in more ways than one). Why did you throw a phone at her face? I thought it would be funny. There's zero fat on that answer.
He'll pay for his crime(s), which will probably amount to a hefty fine and some probation. Maybe a short period of time behind bars, I don't know exactly what he's facing. But if you were looking to make me quickly exhale out of my nose, congrats brother. I'd be lying if I said that didn't happen.
Still… don't do that.
Fun Fact: I recently learned that the man who threw the phone is from the same town as Hubbs. Which reminds me of one of my all-time favorite Barstool accusations, that we rigged The Dozen Black Friday fan contest so that we could feature kids who also went to school with Hubbs.
T's & P's to Ms. Rexha. We wish you a quick and speedy recovery.