'I Wanted to Punch Them in the Face': Charles Barkley Blasts Trick or Treaters, and the Full Story Makes It Almost Relatable
NBA legend and basketball commentator Charles Barkley found trick-or-treaters at his home last Saturday had a unique set of demands.
Where most of us encounter gangs of kids dressed as ghosts or zombies asking for Reese’s or a Butterfinger, Barkley likened his experience to a fan meetup of the most annoying sort.
The official account for the NBA on ESPN posted footage of the desk from “NBA Tip Off” explaining how their Halloween went on Wednesday.
Note: We are unable to embed the video due to partner terms of service. The clip of Barkley’s comments aired on ESPN’s NBA Tip-Off on Nov. 4. Search X for “Charles Barkley Halloween” or “not there to sign autographs all night” (posted by @ESPNNBA) to watch it.
Barkley said these “brats” needed to stop bringing “basketball cards and stuff” when approaching his home. “I’m not there to sign autographs all night.”
Sir Charles didn’t want viewers to think he hated Halloween. “I love being home to give the kids candy, I love that, but now they’re bringing cards.”
He noted he kept his cool, although the trick-or-treaters using the evening like a signing event was irritating. “You can’t be mean to kids. I wanted to punch them in the face, but I couldn’t do it.”
The room roared with laughter.
Co-host and fellow legend Shaquille O’Neal explained “I hand out my own candy” when questioned about his Saturday went. “Shaq-a-licious Gummies.”
For anyone unaware, Shaq has his own brand of gummy candy.
The footage is pretty amusing.
Obviously, Barkley was not serious about pulverizing children, but the attitude makes sense.
Halloween is about getting candy.
They might as well have been asking Barkley to hand them each $10.
One has to wonder how many of these kids were actually fans.
Barkley retired from the NBA in 2000. More than likely, a few interested parents coached their kids, sent them up to the door with cards in hand, and told them what to say.
That’s a better strategy than adults doing it themselves. If you send your kid up to the door to get an autograph, that person is going to have a hard time saying no.
Who would shoot down a kid like that? The plan obviously worked.
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