After the Denver Nuggets dropped Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers, Charles Barkley made some interesting points with regards to the Nuggets’ big men rotation. And by “interesting,” I mean this, as described by ESPN’s Jon Greenberg:
Barkley deserves his Emmy for calling Kosta Koufos “Couscous.”
As best I could tell, the mispronounced name came out as “Kostas Couscous,” which is pretty much perfect, aside from being almost completely incorrect. But it was funny, if only because it means Charles Barkley knows that couscous exists.
But why stop there? Kostas Couscous got good reviews, so why not expand this naming convention to other players and get some serious recognition on foodie blogs around the world? It’d be silly not to.
What follows is a list of various food-based mispronunciations that Charles Barkley can use — free of charge — during the next “Inside the NBA” broadcast.
- Kobeans Fryant
- Arron Wafflalo
- Morris Almond
- Crisp Paul
- Leandro Samosa
- Raja Bellpeppers
- Bibimbap Biyombo
- Earl Bacons
- Smelton Brand
- Kiwi Leonard
- Carmelon Anthony
- Jose Calzeron
- Christian Pieyenga
- Omri Casspinach
- Dante Honeyham
- Eddy Curry
- Stephen Curry
- Marquiche Daniels
- Lasagna Diop
- Kevin Duranch Dressing
- Flancisco Garcia
- Jeremy Panko
- Paul Pears
- Channing Fry
- Danelbow Macaroni
- Tyler Hamsbrough
- Shane Batter
- James Charden
- Tyler Honeycutt
- Ryan Hollinsdaise
- Reggiano Evans
- Swisschard Jefferson
- Andrea Bargnaani
- Brocc Lipez
- Jason Snacksiell
- Ian Tahini
- Jan Fusili
- Pepsi Scola
- O.J. Mayonnaise
- Luc Richard Mbahi Mahi
- Dirk Nowitziki
- Emeka Okrafor
- Chandler Persimmons
- J.J. Breadick
- John Salmons
- Brian Scaloppine
- Josh Selerby
- Hasheem Thabeets
- Ekpe Orzo
- Von Wafer
Feel free to carry on in the comments.
For the man himself….Charles Barley
Pepsi Scola was my personal favorite.
Andrea Biryani and Jose Toblerone?
Bismack with fries
Ramen Sessions
LeBreakfastBran James
YI Chow Mien
Two-for-one: Samuel Dalembert/Marcus Camby = Camembert
GUSTAVO ONIIOOOONNN
(Tas voice)
Well played, sir. Well played.
I would say :
Dirk Nowhisky
Crouton Williams
Taco Sefolosha
Tyson’s Chickandler
Matthew Brinner
DeMar DeRoastin
What about
Jeremy Lentil
Don’t forget:
Jrue Hollaindaise
Chip Hamilton
John Walnut
L’orange James
Anthony Bone Marrow Soup
Metta World Pizza
Andrew Fry-nums
(Luol) Bangers and (Steve) Mash
Jared Spudsley
Pasta Koufos
Oops, typo on Hollandaise!
Okay guys… how long did you spend on this?
A couple of minutes. I love bad “puns”
Ooh, thought up a couple more:
Seabasstian Telfair
Nikola Vuceviche
Kinda feel like it should have been JJ Breadstick instead of Breadick.
About 5 seconds…just looked at Barkley and took out a k….not exactly alot of effort on my part.
Thabo Sefoloxand cream cheese
did we forget the obvious one,
BigMac Biyombo
Andrea Pastrami
just two of my favorites
Gerald Subwayless
Dijon Rondo and Gravy Vasquez
Both delicious condiments
All of these are amazing but L’orange James, Metta World Pizza and Nikola Vuceviche cracked me up big-time.
Tim Dunkin Donuts
that pic looks more like ebola than couscous!!!
Bill Lamb beer
Dennis Codman
Charles Oatley
Shawn Breadly
Dominique Wheatthins
Metta World Peach. Sammich Camembert. Lee Kris Humpfries. Caviar Garnish. Andris Porkrinds.
Magic Mushrooms Johnson
Kevin Garnish
JaVeal McGee
Ke-vinegar-nett
Derrick rosé
Costa ouzo
Jerry steakhouse
Pollo gasol
> Ke-vinegar-nett
Clever! :)
how about sports bloggers?
Bologna Jones
Feta whirled peas
Steve Hashbrowns
Jason CollardGreens
Boris Colesl-iaw
Haha obviously TBJ fans love their puns. Good job everyone :D
Kevin Garnish
Brandon Bass
Mikael Peaches
Savory Bradley
Taco Milicic…
Tray of Cured-Beef
J.E. Sheetcake
Tas Melons
These are so dumb and SO FUNNY. Giggling right now.
Lamar Odomame
Dijon Rondo
Michael Peasley
Wizards Three course meal:
John Walnut
Swiss-chard Lewis
Shelvin Mack-n-cheese
Served up by Brian Cook and Trevor Cooker
Can’t believe I forgot about my Andray Batch of Jordan Crawfish!
… this entire post and all those comments made my day (thx, mobile internet devices!)
I failed at not laughing out loud in the subway tho.
plus, i just have to add more names now (this is addictive!)
Leandro BarBQbosa
David ChiLee
MilkShake Battier
(or: Patty Millkshake)
Jason WhisKidd
Danilo Bagellinari
…and of course: Luke Kebabbitt
Hedo Turkeylegs. Look Hair & Goaty. Kyle Carnivor.
Corey spaghetti!!!
Would have gone with Chandler Parsnips.
Kyle Lawrie’s
Ramen Sessions
Kenneth Pho-ried
Bread Barry
Cooked Rabbit (for Luke Babbitt of course)
Frank Bagel
Imam Schumpert
Lettuce Kleiza
Matt T-boner
Andrew Yogurt
Darren Chocolison
Stephon Pillsburry
and maybe the one i like most Kebab Gill
Good job guys, epsecially with the Kevino Durant was ‘tastic!!!
No
I will not be participating in this tomfoolery.
Leigh Ellis’ favorite Twitter account: @callmemisskimmedmilk
(Also, a shoutout to Tas’ Randy Soy Milk)
corn on the Cob City
Bake Muffin
Best post ever.
With the best comments ever.
I really enjoyed Pepsi Scola, Kevin Duranch Dressing and Dante Honeyham
LaMarcus AlDente
Caramel Anthony
Piery Irving
Vegie Miller
Grant Dill
John Beefstockton
Tim Duncan Donuts
LaMarcus Artichoke
Awesome.
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Jeremy Lindor Ball
Kerry Skittles
JaVale McGhee
How ’bout the coaches?
Avery Breadly, Vino DelTaco, Mike Brownies, Erik Spoeghetti, Scarf Brooks, George Karl’s Jr., Berry Drew, (or Dairy Drew), Stan Van Gummy, Franks Vogel, LimaBeans Hollins, Country Crock Rivers, Greg Pastavich, Tyrone Albacorebin, Dog Collins (But only in some parts of the world,) Tom Ribodeau, and Pike Woodson
Chrisp Squash
Brad Vanilla
Aleksandar Pavlova
Leigh might like this one:
LaMaccas Aldridge
Kentucky Faried Chicken.
These things write themselves.
Danny Bangers & Steve Mash…
Metta World Geese (might be a bit weak). Or, Baked Chicken (Blake’d Chicken works too).
Salomon Alabi could be just “salami” in one word
Let’s get gourmet Steve Ganache.
I completely lost it at “Bake Muffin” (great Lobster City shoutout).
also, the Big Apple’s very own Caramel Anthony cracked me up^^
Dekimbe MaGumbo, Carmelo Anchovy, Saucy Billups, Michael J’Ordon Bleau, Bill Ruffles
James Worthers Originals Hard Candy, Philly Cheese Steak Jackson, EJ’s Meato Stat of the Night, Shaquille O’Meal, Jeremy Gin and Tonic, Jeremy Linburg Steak, Jason Cherry
Mike Ribby, HaCream Olajuwant-some-more?, MarQuiche Daniels, Half Man-Half A’Glazing, Tracy McGravy, Allen Iversauce, Tony Roma’s Allen, Glen RICE!, Chocolate Thunder, Steve Kurds, Manu Ginnobubbli, Spice Lee, Derek Fisher ‘n Chips, DatTrilStackWine……
Kobe Bean Bryant? LOL I cheated. Pasta Vujacic, Marshmellow Anthony, Kobari Stoudemire, Veggie Evans, Cook Lopez, EJ’s Cheeto Stat-of-the-night, Fry Lawson.
This is great.
Also, how about some Caramel and tuna? I guess some stuff that’s good doesn’t mix very well with other stuff that’s also good. Only talking about food, of course…
Kung Pau Gasol!!
Jeremy Lindor Truffles!
How about Iman Sherbet!!