The reason people love him is that as he has aged he has learned and become wiser. He readily acknowledges they mistakes he made earlier. He is a national treasure
I remember Charles, a few years back, being pretty staunch about his support of gay athletes, and them coming out. He has also stated that those who believe there aren't any gay NBA (NHL/NFL/etc) players, are fucking delusional and ignorant. Seems he's been an ally for a while now. Glad to see his allyship extends to others of the LGBTQI+ community 🥰
Was he always like this? I seem to remember him hating back in the day but I might be confused. Either way, it’s ok to have a change of heart and he’s saying the good thing now when we need it most.
Charles Barkley is honest, entertaining, sometimes insightful, sometimes dumb, sometimes insultingly dumb, sometimes entertainingly insulting. Like anyone, he's far from perfect, so don't put him on a pedestal. He's said many times that athletes shouldn't be role models. He's right here, and I try to appreciate people at their best.
Turn white house press conferences into a TNT style process? Hell yeah! I'd love to see the POTUS threaten to slap the shit out of the VP and then stand up and body check him while the cabinet laugh their asses off in the background
Not that I am aware of...but he has been arrested twice for fighting off the court. First, he broke a man's nose during a fight after a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, then he was arrested for throwing a man through a plate-glass window after he threw a glass of ice at him.
No. Saying “I love you” to one person does not imply you don’t love other people. Saying one kind of life matters doesn’t imply another kind if life doesn’t. Saying you love pizza does not imply you don’t love lasagna.
He said, "If you're gay and trans, I love you." That and prereqs both conditionals on the result. If x and y then z. That wording suggests he loves you if you are both gay and trans, but not just one. Words matter people.
Words do matter ... so because charles wasn't specific in his words, its reasonable to assume his words do not carry the intent you describe without further clarification from Charles ... if I said I love apple juice, it would be a mis interpretation to assume it meant I hate all other juices
People tend to not apply exclusive logic to their conversations, that’s for pedants and “well actually” types that annoy everyone in their sophomore EE classes.
The reason why we would need to show gay and trans peeps more love is because they face such hatred. They need to know that they are loved by way more than hated by the few. Honestly echoawoo what you're saying feels a bit "All lives matters".
Can you imagine the terpitude of telling a trans progressive that they're acting like a conservative because they pointed out an exclusive and in a sentence
Or I'm pointing out an obvious wording issue that serves certain people as yet another exclusionary tool, whether that's intention or not I never claimed. It doesn't matter.
ruint
You tell them ruint said 'fuck you!', too.
therealscottstam
Nicely Done. Im sure he didn’t feel that way 30 years ago. so glad to see people can change for the better.
ERKNEES
SirBillington
sammyismycat
bringbacksocialdistancingplease
Akurei00
Lies. My internal organs are far from beautiful.
fancygiraph
The reason people love him is that as he has aged he has learned and become wiser. He readily acknowledges they mistakes he made earlier. He is a national treasure
freedommisunderstood
Something MJ should've said.
Pikkupanda
I heard the quote but hadn’t seen the clip. My dude.
fredhoffman1968
the man is worth a fortune but still is so grounded to the earth ..i dig charles ..always says what he feels to everyone :)
ethicalinfant
what fiend would downvote this?
LaCantaloupeMisanthrope
I remember Charles, a few years back, being pretty staunch about his support of gay athletes, and them coming out. He has also stated that those who believe there aren't any gay NBA (NHL/NFL/etc) players, are fucking delusional and ignorant. Seems he's been an ally for a while now. Glad to see his allyship extends to others of the LGBTQI+ community 🥰
Makerofthingsmasherofstuff
Dude at the computer has some great reactions
MehEdits
PalaverQuader
man. good that i looked it up. its not Gnarls Barkley. there is a link at the bottom of his wiki page though XD
amoth
is he gonna sing now?
JodyBird
Do you want him to?
amoth
he just looks like he would, that's all
SJSHARPei
Was he always like this? I seem to remember him hating back in the day but I might be confused. Either way, it’s ok to have a change of heart and he’s saying the good thing now when we need it most.
Sonicschilidogs
He might have but it's okay, Charles is a little slow to catch on
highinthehills
Charles Barkley is honest, entertaining, sometimes insightful, sometimes dumb, sometimes insultingly dumb, sometimes entertainingly insulting. Like anyone, he's far from perfect, so don't put him on a pedestal. He's said many times that athletes shouldn't be role models. He's right here, and I try to appreciate people at their best.
Pokegeologist
And this man said he wasn't a role model.
hwatL4bloopy
that's a very specific crowd, gay and transgender, he's not being very inclusive.
tinyfootprints
I've seen him bitch-slap other players. Not a good look.
lostontheway
amazigou
so... shut up and jam
TooMuchDad
Based Charles Barkley
andyonetime
Charles Barkley is a national treasure. O’Neil-Barkley 2024 anyone?
mikeatike
YesmynameisGreg
Finally, someone with a PhD in the Whitehouse
Sonicschilidogs
Turn white house press conferences into a TNT style process? Hell yeah! I'd love to see the POTUS threaten to slap the shit out of the VP and then stand up and body check him while the cabinet laugh their asses off in the background
andyonetime
Wouldn’t be great for Women in San Antonio though.
mak10z
Charles Barkley is the kind of ally everyone needs.
socraticmeathead
For a guy who made his bones declaring, "I am not a role model," he's kinda nailing the role model vibe here.
unluckyandbored
He has never been one to mince words. For good or I'll, you always know where he stands.
robotGiraffeSmasher
Didn't he get convicted of statutory rape?
kingkongkeom
Not that I am aware of...but he has been arrested twice for fighting off the court. First, he broke a man's nose during a fight after a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, then he was arrested for throwing a man through a plate-glass window after he threw a glass of ice at him.
dongsamongus2000
The man is going to chaos dunk on any phobias
kingkongkeom
*city of San Antonio has entered the chat and would like a word
mak10z
I've never seen those videos, man is vicious.. 'they be double fisting them churros' as a large guy my self.. I can take a ribbing :p
MrSatisify
Dude at the computer
BullittGT
GravyEducation
No face journeys
goflyblind
GravyEducation
Great show. Oh no I revealed an emotion
LerryV2
If you are gay and transgender wouldn't they cancel each other out and you would then be straight? /s
monkeymuffins
My friend's dad transitioned, but is still attracted to women. So now she's a lesbian! Gay and trans!
IOftenDeleteCommentsCauseISuckAtTyping
Gender identity and sexual orientation are two independent things. Basically, who you are isn't tied to who you are attracted to.
LerryV2
It was a joke....
Skawomplious
Right, but how we describe sexual orientation (gay, straight) is tied to gender.
lindabelchersfirstcousin
I'm Linda Belcher's 1st cousin, and I approve this message. +1
JasonNakanishi
OpossumJesusHasRisen
As a prophet of our marsupial lord and savior, I also approve. Just as Opossum Jesus himself would.
lindabelchersfirstcousin
GravyEducation
I don't see how anyone can dispute that
lindabelchersfirstcousin
SAUCE!
UhhIGuessSo
Woah, that was dope. What's the name of the song?
GravyEducation
The Avalanches "Because of Me" @lindabelchersfirstcousin
lindabelchersfirstcousin
echoawoo
So he only loves me if I'm gay -and- trans ?
tr26
No. Saying “I love you” to one person does not imply you don’t love other people. Saying one kind of life matters doesn’t imply another kind if life doesn’t. Saying you love pizza does not imply you don’t love lasagna.
mafiacarstarter
Namorath9
Did he say I love you or I love only you?
paintingagency
"Did I stutter?" - Charles "Jesus" Barkley
echoawoo
He said, "If you're gay and trans, I love you." That and prereqs both conditionals on the result. If x and y then z. That wording suggests he loves you if you are both gay and trans, but not just one. Words matter people.
Namorath9
Words do matter ... so because charles wasn't specific in his words, its reasonable to assume his words do not carry the intent you describe without further clarification from Charles ... if I said I love apple juice, it would be a mis interpretation to assume it meant I hate all other juices
tr26
People tend to not apply exclusive logic to their conversations, that’s for pedants and “well actually” types that annoy everyone in their sophomore EE classes.
MasterMookie
The reason why we would need to show gay and trans peeps more love is because they face such hatred. They need to know that they are loved by way more than hated by the few. Honestly echoawoo what you're saying feels a bit "All lives matters".
echoawoo
Lol what, you point out an exclusive and in a sentence and suddenly I'm all lives mattering this ? Get your head out of your ass
echoawoo
Can you imagine the terpitude of telling a trans progressive that they're acting like a conservative because they pointed out an exclusive and in a sentence
tr26
I’m not that commenter but jeez. Dig upwards.
wandermanspacebot
Well he definitely doesn't love you for purposefully misunderstanding his message.
echoawoo
Or I'm pointing out an obvious wording issue that serves certain people as yet another exclusionary tool, whether that's intention or not I never claimed. It doesn't matter.
wandermanspacebot
You're only right about it not mattering, and you know it.
TheWalkingZen
No, that's not what you're doing. You're being intentionally obtuse and pedantic.