"One Butt Chuck"

This is too easy. There have been a few articles about the story that Charles Barkley is going to have his colonoscopy broadcast by all three major networks on Sept. 5. I love and respect Chuck a great deal, but I have no choice to chime in my two cents.

There was a quote printed that was made by one of Chuck's friends (Fred Lauder). When they asked Fred what they thought about what Chuck was going to do, he was quoted as saying that " they were probably just looking for the celebrity with the biggest ass". Ouch.

About the show, it will air on Sept. 5, check your local listings, but the charity is called "Stand up to Cancer". I am so happy that they are going to bring awareness to this devastating disease. While the colonoscopy may be a less than comfortable test, it sure beats the heck out of finding out when it's too late. Any male over the age of 40 should have this test once a year, especially if there is a family history of this dreaded disease.

Now to Chuck. This event may actually be more entertaining then when Geraldo went into Capon'e vault. Do you remember that disaster that was also telecast over the air waves live? The only thing that Geraldo came out of the vault with was his package in his hand.

What will the Dr. find? I heard that Musgy Bogues has been missing for a couple of days. Could Capone's treasure be found in the dark depths of Chuck's butt? Come to think of it, I haven't seem my care keys in a while. Perhaps it wasn't Richard Gere that had the hamster in his dumpster. Should Chuck's true nickname be the " round mound of items found"? We shall see.

In all seriousness, this is why Charles is one of the greatest humans I can think of. While he has his flaws, he is the first one to point them out, and when it comes to being a lesson for all of us, he is the first to volunteer. This matter is very serious, and I hope that all of you will tune in to learn more about this tragic disease. While Chuck never wanted to be a role model, he failed in his endeavor. We should all recognize and learn from what he has been through......as well as what his colon has been through.

Please take a look at the pictures above. One is of the procedure, the second is of a healthy colon, the third is of a cancerous colon. Hopefully Chuck will be healthy as an ox, so we can admire him as a national treasure as he should be for a long time to come.