On Saturday morning, former NFL player Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson revealed that he was hanging out at Starbucks with a caramel macchiato … and a copy of Charles Krauthammer’s “Things That Matter.” And then he dropped this tweet on surprised followers:
I read Glenn Beck also must know both sides of the spectrum RT @GersonC91: never pictured you reading a book from a conservative columnist!
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) January 11, 2014
https://twitter.com/JimmyJames38/status/422010481654505472
More time reading Beck, less time being a jerk might be a good idea.
More from Johnson:
That's everyone in politics though. RT @timb0nic: @ochocinco well one side of the spectrum is full of lying assholes i kno u kno this chad
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) January 11, 2014
Of course, I don't have very many books, a few really good GEMS RT @Stewcrew07: @ochocinco You ever read "The art of war"
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) January 11, 2014
At times his theories make total sense. RT @grace_unbroken: @ochocinco glenn beck is ultra conservative… Pushing the line of extremist.
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) January 11, 2014
Malcolm Gladwell's "David & Goliath" Robert Greene's "Mastery" Hill Harper's "Incarec. Bro." RT @marty_trainor: best book you read in 2013?
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) January 11, 2014
Johnson also said that Beck is a “good friend.”
Mr. Beck is a good friend of mine, he speaks his truths my love. RT @shontise: @ochocinco Glenn Beck stupid ass never makes sense!!
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) January 11, 2014
Is Ochocinco just stirring the pot?
Do any of my followers watch Bill O' Reilly, Sean Hannity or Bill Maher?
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) January 11, 2014
I fucking love those guys, especially Maher n O' Reilly RT @BrandonTweeto: @ochocinco I'm curious to what your opinion is of all three.
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) January 11, 2014
Maher = funny, O' Reilly/Hannity not so much, their views/opinions differ RT @BrandonTweeto: because of their views or because they're funny
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) January 11, 2014
In 2011 tweeted that Beck’s views were “EPIC.”
Does anyone know if Glenn Beck has a twitter account?Starting on his new book #BROKE His views on political n economical issues are #EPIC
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) July 23, 2011
No i'm not a conservative,just wanted 2 see what all the fuss is about so i'm reading it RT @Steve_Morman: @ochocinco you are a conservative
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) July 23, 2011
Gotten through 3 chapters in @glennbeck book n so far everything he's said is either common sense or his opinion based off his own research
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) July 23, 2011
That n the book?Only economic issues so far,he said that? RT @eleazartee: @ochocinco do u believe pres hates whites like beck says he does?
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) July 23, 2011
I just watched it,is he always blunt? RT @bmattix_journo: @ochocinco – Not in the book, he said it on FOX News…watch: http://t.co/BIjgUqy
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) July 23, 2011
Beck responded:
Hey @ochocinco -thx for not listening to the haters & having an open mind. Love to talk w/ you on radio about what you agreed/disagreed with
— Glenn Beck (@glennbeck) July 25, 2011
[Update]
Johnson continued tweeting about his reading and viewing preferences:
I'm assuming you're also a fan of Beck, Hannity and O' Reilly? RT @ChuckDouglas989: @ochocinco A new respect for you this morning.
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) January 11, 2014
Let's talk about another one of my favorites though, Roland Martin, his new show on TVone is on point. Y'all gotta check him out.
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) January 11, 2014
Imagine Roland Martin, DL Hughley, Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity, Bill Maher and Bill O' Reilly in an hour or two show similar to The View #EPIC
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) January 11, 2014
Yes, man his new book "Things That Matter" is good, only on chap. 5 RT @cheslar2036: is a Krauthammer fan? Never would've thought that
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) January 11, 2014
One follower went after Bill O’Reilly and Johnson responded by channeling the Iron Sheik:
We are friends pencil dick RT @TheRealDeel303: @ochocinco you like bill o reaily?? He is racist lol bet he dont like you lol
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) January 11, 2014
(Hat tip: @JimmyJames38)
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.
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