Subject: Misspokements (Page 29)

He won the bronze medal in the 1976 Olympics so he’s used to being out in front.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

These people haven’t seen the last of my face. If I go down, I’m going down standing up.

American basketball player

I wasn’t referencin’ to myself.

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

It passes outta you through your lower intestubes.

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

He’s got his hands on his knees and holds his head in despair.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

I made a 1,600 minus 800 minus 200 on the SAT, so I'm very intelligent when I speak.

American basketball player

There’s a good animal show on with that kindly old gent, Marlons Perkos.

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

He is a very dangerous bowler… innocuous, if you like.

cricket coach

Oh my God, oh my God! I’ve always wanted to drive to Europe!

(1971 – ) American actress

The team has come along slow but fast.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager

Gonzo leaps like a giraffe and grabs it.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

Owww… it caught ‘em right in the pants area.

(1958 – ) Canadian hockey player & announcer

That is what has made America last these past 200 centuries.

(1913 – 2006) 36th U.S. president

Reporter: What did you think about the collective bargaining proposal?

Payton: (making $2,700,000 per year): People would have to cut their lifestyle, and they’d live like penny-pinchers.

professional football coach

There’s a shot up the alley… oh, it’s just foul.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

He looks up at him through blood smeared lips.

British sports commentator

The stronger the wetlands, the more likely the damage of the hurricane.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president

My potential speaks for itself.

professional tennis player

She is going to join the gym to lose some weights.

For NASA, space is still a high priority.

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

We do know of certain knowledge that he [Osama Bin Laden] is either in Afghanistan, or in some other country, or dead.

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