Subject: Misspokements (Page 11)

Ordinary tradegies of war.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)

The only problem I really have in the outfield is with fly balls.

(1960 – ) Puerto Rican professional baseball player

Therapy can be a good thing; it can be therapeutic.

professional baseball player

He’s a two-legged tripod, if you know what I mean.

British football commentator

There’s nothing wrong with revenge – it’s the best way to get even.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)

I want to be Robin to Bush’s Batman.

(1947 – ) U.S. vice president & politician

Thank you for your cooperation and vice versa.

(1899 – 1985) Hungarian-born conductor & violinist

I have been laid up with intentional flu.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

They want people like your mother down there because they know they ain’t got no pre-conscrewed ideas.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)

There’s someone warming up in the bullpen, but he’s obscured by his number.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

Barack and Michelle Obama] have power in their words; they could refudiate [sic] what it is that this group is saying.

(1964 – ) U.S. governor (Alaska) commentator & author

Brilliant sunshine rained down on the city.

He's got too many oars in the fire.

Over the course of a season, a miscue will cost you more than a good play.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

Are you any relation to your brother Marv?

basketball player

Bank failures are caused by depositors who don’t deposit enough money to cover losses due to mismanagement.

(1947 – ) U.S. vice president & politician

He has me sitting on pins and cushions waiting.

(1905 – 1974) radio comedian

(Willie) McCovey swings and misses, and it’s fouled back.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

I am not denying anything I did not say.

(1939 – ) Canadian prime minister

This den of inquizidry.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)

The next time I send a damn fool for something, I go myself.

(1879 – 1974) film producer