The results came in today and Charles Barkley's blood-alcohol level was nearly twice the legal limit. Now what?
From what I understand, Maricopa County Arizona is the worst place in America to get popped for a DUI.
The sheriff down there -- Joseph M. Arpaio -- is the self-proclaimed "America's Toughest Sheriff."
Arpaio created "Tent City" in the parking lots of the permanent jail structure. Inmates in "Tent City" have to wear pink underwear (and socks as evidenced by Mike Tyson's picture) and eat green bologna sandwiches.
And I hear residence there is mandatory for a DUI.
Before last year's Super Bowl in Arizona, Arpaio warned football players and other celebrities that they would be treated just like anyone else. He is on record, so we'll see what happens to Sir Charles.
Arpaio also started chain gangs, which pick up road-side trash - wearing pink of course.
I like Barkley. I think he's honest, entertaining and insightful, and I don't wish DUIs on anyone. They're dangerous - potentially lethal to innocent bystanders, and I can't help but think "There but for the grace of God ...."
Still, I can't help but chuckle at the thought of Charles wearing pink underwear and eating green bologna sandwiches.
Wonder if his Fave Five buddy Dwyane Wade will visit. Could get a hell of a basketball team together for the yard. I'd want to go skins in that game. Let the other guys wear the pink shirts.
Charles can use his upcoming spare time to learn the lyrics from the TV show, Barretta:
Don't go to bed, with no price on your head
No, no, don't do it.
Don't do the CRIME, if you can't do the time,
Yeah, don't do it.
And keep your eye on the sparrow.
When the going gets narrow.
Don't do it, don't do it.
Where can I go where the cold winds don't blow,
Now.
Well, well, well.
Of course, he might want to keep his eye on more than the sparrow while he is in the joint!!!
I am cracking up CD/!!! That song was fresh! Dah 70's man! My favorite decade barnone!
living here in Az., most the intelligent public know what a moron Arpaio is and Barkley will be there for a photo op for that moron and then back home.
I don't feel bad for him at all.
My best friend and his wife were killed by a drunk driver and anyone who gets a DUI needs to do some jail time and loose their driving privileges for life.
No 2nd chance.
No pretending to be a victim.
If you are drinking then make other arrangements for a ride like a grown up or don’t drink it in the first place.
Do those pink socks come in a ribbed version?
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Fantastic link Culzie. Sheriff Joe is an ideal American. He is rare.
And I agree Phil, nothing wrong with getting your drink on - even the Lord made wine, but be responsible. SELFISHNESS is the real human problem. Drunk driving should be premeditated because you PLAN to get drunk and take many steps to get there. You willfully make yourself impaired and lethally dangerous to the public.
LOVE me some Charles, but he feels that high profile folks like himself should not be role models, and he is wrong. The camera makes you a role-model by default. And whether he likes it or not - with great power, money, fame and influence - comes great responsibility. Man up Charles, or get some help from Sheriff JOE.
Come On, this is Charles Freakin Barkley! He'll probably end up doing one hour in jail. Like the other poster said:"he'll be there with Joke Arpaio for a photo op and nothing else.
Eddie in Scottsdale
While I don't condone driving drunk, I also don't advocate suspending driving privleges for life for a first offense either. In the case of Sir Charles, he certainly could afford cab fare home. I'm also sure that Dennis Rodman will find pretty in pink Charles amusing since he refused to make a bet with Dennis in which if Charles lost he would have to wear a dress in public. If Charles is simply used as a photo op and released then the "toughest sheriff in america" should be made to wear not just pink but also frilly underwear and pink hose while serving some time in tent city.
If he wasn't Charles Barkley there would be no story! Nobody posting here is an angel, including myself. So stop with the negativity.
I am really surprised by one particular poster considering he always think "The MAN" is out to get someone...*lol*...
The election of President Obama has soften the hearts of a fellow indignant poster I see.
"Nobody posting here is an angel" - True! I'm so tired fo the whole "my so and so, on the dog's side twice removed was killed by a drunk driver" B.S. Yes, people get killed. Yes, drunk driving is wrong. But, really? Of the people who got killed, how many times was the driver .08??? 'Just curious. It was probably closer to .25.