*Charles Barkley likes controversy. It’s a fact at this point. The sports analyst cracked an inappropriate joke in reference to slavery.
When co-host Kenny Smith asked the former NBA star to name his favorite president. You already knew it was going to be a hot mess and he probably did too.
In response, Charles gave his answer: “I love President Obama, but Abe Lincoln is my new favorite president,” Barkley said. “You know why? Because if it weren’t for him, we’d be calling Ernie (Johnson) ‘boss.’”
To help smooth over the awkward moment, Kenny and Shaq attempted to change the subject only for good ol’ Charles to come in and call him “Boss.”
Viewers responded via Twitter, some with disappointment and others with amusement”
“@bennyboy314 Ben Manning Charles Barkley’s slavery joke was very solid. Hahaha.”
“@SteveLindsayCBS Steve Lindsay Charles Barkley makes a joke about slavery on national tv. Never a good idea.”
Is this a big deal? He’s allowed.
HE SAID NOTHING OFFENSIVE I LAUGHED BECAUSE I UNDERSTAND THE JOKE!!!!
Holy cow EUR you should change the name of your site to “Is This Racist?”
it was funny…these guys always saying funny stuff..we expect charles to be charles…no harm no foul
Is the editing at EUR really that bad, or do they intentionally try to confuse us?
Kenny and Shaq attempted to change the subject
Nah. Kenny didn’t say shit after that but laugh.
Ernie tried to change the subject.
only for good ol’ Charles to come in and call him “Boss.”
Nah. Shaq responded to Ernie with “Boss.”
I know you guys got to know the difference between Charles, Kenny, Ernie and Shaq by now.
No matter who one is – foolishness is always in one’s reach!