Charles Barkley says cats are ‘not a real pet’

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Former NBA and Auburn player Charles Barkley walks by the court after a game Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Former NBA and Auburn participant Charles Barkley walks by the courtroom after an NCAA school basketball recreation Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Auburn, Ala.

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Utahns could also be accustomed to NBA legend Charles Barkley’s unpopular opinions after he stated Salt Lake Metropolis was “boring” and that there “ain’t nothing to do” there whereas he coated the 2023 NBA All-Star Recreation in February.

This week, Barkley landed in sizzling water but once more with one other controversial take, this time on cats.

Throughout Sunday’s “Contained in the NBA on TNT,” Barkley’s co-host Kenny Smith revealed he had a pet cat, which led Barkley to share his ideas on the animal.

“A cat shouldn't be an actual pet,” he stated, based on a video tweeted by Terrible Asserting.

Co-host Ernie Johnson questioned Barkley’s reasoning because the present headed to business break, however the former NBA participant stood agency.

“As a result of it’s not a canine,” he stated.

The reasoning elicited some chuckles from his co-hosts, and Barkley didn’t cease there.

In a while within the present, Barkley reacted to a tweet claiming cats would come after him for his remarks. He clarified that he doesn’t hate cats.

“I don’t dislike cats. I simply don’t suppose they’re actual pets, Marco,” he stated.

Smith requested Barkley what cats are in the event that they’re not pets whereas the remainder of the crew was heard laughing within the background.

“Simply one thing outdated girls have,” he stated.

Barkley’s earlier controversial takes

Cats and Salt Lake Metropolis aren’t the one issues Barkley has an issue with. You possibly can add lodge cleaning soap to that record. He travels along with his personal “massive bar of cleaning soap” after lodges grew to become “low-cost” and now solely give out small bars.

“These bars ain’t sufficiently big,” he stated on an episode of “The Steam Room” podcast, which he hosts with Johnson.

Barkley has additionally questioned the legitimacy of vegans and vegetarians a number of instances throughout “Contained in the NBA on TNT” broadcasts. There’s a three-minute YouTube video compilation of Barkley expressing his disbelief in there being “actual” vegans.

“Not consuming meat, that’s simply silly. It’s not an actual factor,” he stated within the video. “As a result of everyone likes meat. Who can’t eat an excellent piece of bacon or hen?”

Not all of Barkley’s takes are onerous to get behind. He's adamant that Krispy Kreme donuts are the perfect on the planet and defended the donut firm when co-host Clark Kellogg known as the donuts “pedestrian” throughout a March Insanity broadcast final 12 months.

“There’s no higher donut on the planet than Krispy Kreme,” he stated, based on a video of the trade. “You don’t even need to chew that factor. It simply melts in your mouth.”

How did Twitter react to Barkley’s tackle cats?

Barkley’s distinctive ideas on cats earned blended reactions on Twitter.

Listed below are a few of the finest tweets about his feedback:

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