Charles Barkley's Unfiltered Stance on Bud Light Controversy Goes Viral

Grayson Larkspur

Updated Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

Charles Barkley, the NBA legend known for his candid opinions, has once again found himself in the spotlight. A tweet from Ben Collins (@oneunderscore__) shared a fiery quote from Barkley that has stirred up both cheers and boos from the public. The tweet, timestamped at 5:12 PM on July 17, 2023, features a bold statement from Barkley addressing the backlash against Bud Light.

In his characteristic no-nonsense style, Barkley directed his message towards those boycotting the beer. He said, “Hey, lemme tell you something. All you rednecks or a******s who don’t want to drink Bud Light, forget y’all. Hey, y’all can’t cancel me!” His defiant tone resonated with many, emphasizing his fearless attitude towards cancel culture.

The highlighted portion of the tweet revealed the heart of Barkley's message: “I ain’t worried about getting canceled because lemme tell you something, if y’all fire me and gimme all that money, I’m gonna be playing golf every day. So listen, as I said last night, if you’re gay, God bless you. If you’re trans, God bless you. And if you have a problem with them – forget you,” Barkley concluded.

Reactions poured in from all corners of the internet. Users reminisced about Barkley's past, with one commenting, “He was the most hated man in basketball at one point when I was a kid. I never fully understood why, but man, has he been a delight in my adult years.” Another user shared a personal memory, “I had a book of his quotes as a kid called ‘The Wit and Wisdom of Sir Charles’. Dude has always been silly and had a very in-your-face style with his opinions. I need to see if I can dig that book up…”

Barkley's bluntness has garnered him respect from fans who appreciate his straightforwardness. Comments like “Real MVP right there” and “Barkley! Barkley! Barkley!” flooded the tweet. His supporters see him as a truth-teller unafraid to speak his mind, even if it means ruffling a few feathers.

This isn't the first time Barkley has made headlines for his outspoken nature. From his political views to his take on cancel culture, he has never shied away from controversy. One user pointed out, “I really like CB for this: he's speaking the truth. I'm sick of people pretending Trump isn't a fascist threat.”

Charles Barkley's recent comments have once again proven that he is a force to be reckoned with. Whether you agree with him or not, his unfiltered approach continues to make waves and spark conversation.

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suffyr

He was the most hated man in basketball at one point when I was a kid. I never fully understood why, but man, has he been a delight in my adult years

CommentsThisTimeLastYear

I had a book of his quotes as a kid called “The Wit and Wisdom of Sir Charles”. Dude has always been hilarious and had a very in-your-face style with his opinions. I need to see if I can dig that book up…..

Kalli

He once threw a dude through a glass window at a club and quite frankly, the guy had it coming.

copperdomebodhi

“I Was a Republican Until They Lost Their Minds” - Charles Barkley in 2006

Girl1inturrupted

I lost JK Rowling in the gender divorce but I got to keep Charles Barkley. I'm ok with that.

Catgirlpotatoes

They say money cant buy happiness but they also say you can buy a LOt of cheese and potatoes if you are rich.

Idontneedrealfacts

He's got that "f*** you money"

artrusty

Invoking "cancel culture" to mock hypocrisy was so g*****n slick

ebmusicman84

Tell em Chuck said "f*** you"

thepinksailorrp

I always liked him on SNL because he objectively cannot act but unlike the famous actors they often have on who seem to forget how to act out of spite for SNL/look like they want to kill themselves the whole time, he always seems like he's having fun, and I like that.

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