Reader: Every Man Likes a Little Strange — Including Bill Cosby

Barbara Bowman, who was raised in Denver, has come forward with a story of rape and abuse at the hands of entertainer Bill Cosby, who she says she met at a defunct local nightspot, Turn of the Century. Our post on the topic brought out a variety of opinions about...
By Michael Roberts
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Barbara Bowman, who was raised in Denver, has come forward with a story of rape and abuse at the hands of entertainer Bill Cosby, who she says she met at a defunct local nightspot, Turn of the Century. Our post on the topic brought out a variety of opinions about Cosby, many of them either positive or understanding. Here’s an example.

See also: Barbara Bowman’s Story of Alleged Rape by Bill Cosby Begins in Denver

Mike Shaw writes:

Whatever, it’s none of my business… Bill Cosby is still funny as hell and sharp as a tack…every man likes a little strange…I still think Bill Clinton was The Shit as well.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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