Charles Barkley complains about trick-or-treaters asking for autographs

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Nov, 02:34 · Archive

NBA player Charles Barkley complained that trick-or-treaters came to his door asking him to sign basketball cards alongside taking candy.

NBA player Charles Barkley vented on 'Inside the NBA' about trick-or-treaters who arrived at his home with basketball cards, expecting him to sign autographs in addition to receiving candy. Barkley said the youngsters should 'quit bringing damn cards' to his house, emphasising that Halloween was for candy, not autograph signings.

Barkley acknowledged his frustration with what he described as premeditated requests for signatures, calling the children 'damn brats'. He told viewers he loved handing out candy but objected to being asked to sign merchandise. The New York Post reports that Barkley said the card requests made him want to 'punch them in the face', though he acknowledged he could not act on those impulses because the visitors were children.

Barkley said he would 'let y'all get away with that this one damn time', suggesting he would not tolerate the behaviour if it continued. His comments drew laughter from other panellists on the ESPN show, where his 'Inside the NBA' appearances are known for colourful rants on various topics.

How it is being reported

• Charles Barkley ‘wanted to punch’ trick-or-treaters in the face over Halloween fiasco: ‘Damn brats’Don't test Sir Charles on Halloween.New York Post · 6 Nov, 02:19
• Charles Barkley rips bold trick-or-treaters or ask him to sign their basketball cardsCharles Barkley called out trick-or-treaters who showed up at his door with basketball cards, demanding he sign autographs along with candy.Fox News · 5 Nov, 17:54

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