Subject: Misspokements (Page 2)

If crime went down 100%, it would still be fifty times higher than it should be.

American politician

We don’t want to go back to tomorrow, we want to go forward.

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

Even Robinson Crusoe had company on Friday.

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

Men, I want you just thinking of one word all season… one word and one word only – Super Bowl.

football coach

In the words of the old song, it’s a long time from May to December but, you know, it’s an equally long time from December to May.

professional football player, coach & executive

Nobody in football should be called a genius; a genius is a guy like Norman Einstein.

American football player & commentator

Modeling is such a great job! Maybe I could be one of the ones in store windows.

(1971 – ) American actress

We’re all capable of mistakes, but I do not care to enlighten you on the mistakes we may or may not have made.

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

Fear was absolutely necessary; without it, I would have been scared to death.

American boxing champion

It’s a battle with himself and with the ticking fingers of the clock.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

The drivers have one foot on the brake, one on the clutch, and one on the throttle.

auto racing commentator

Do you think that suppository is gonna be safe from me there, Edith?

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

The Baltimore Colts are a bright young team; it seems as if they have their future ahead of them.

(1919 – 2006) American sports announcer

I believe what I said yesterday… I don’t know what I said, but I know what I think… and I assume it’s what I said.

(1932 – ) American businessman & U.S. Secretary of Defense

Here’s a guy who can use his arms and legs at the same time.

(1936 – ) American football coach & television announcer

This could be a repeat of what will happen in the European games next week.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

Reggie Smith of the Dodgers and Gary Matthews of the homers hit Braves in that game.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

Tony has a quick look between his legs and likes what he sees.

British commentator

I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and democracy – but that could change.

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

You never ask why you’ve been fired because if you do, they’re liable to tell you.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

You’re germinatin’ all over me!

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