Subject: Misspokements

Misspokements:

Amusing, unintended verbal gaffes, grammatical errors or misuse of words, phrases, pronunciation or vocabulary – often uttered by sports personalities – most notably ‘Yogi’ Berra.

David Boon is now completely clean-shaven, except for his moustache.

Australian cricketer
Misspokements Sports

I had a great idea this morning, but I didn’t like it.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements

He's the kind of player who usually comes along rarely and sometimes never.

(1927 – ) American football coach
Football Misspokements Sports

Dirty laundry is coming home to roost.

Misspokements Mixed metaphors

I don’t think he’s gonna come Edith. He just ain’t got none of that, waddya call, family unconscious.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
Misspokements TV/Movie Quotes

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

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
Health Misspokements TV/Movie Quotes

I feel like I’m the best, but you’re not going to get me to say that.

professional football player
Football Misspokements Sports

She caught a touch of laryngosis from the smoke.

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

Don't pay any attention to the critics; don't even ignore them.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Misspokements Occupations Opinion

Gonzo leaps like a giraffe and grabs it.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer
Baseball Misspokements Sports

Third base is certainly a reactionary position.

(1922 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer
Baseball Misspokements Sports

Getting cut in the face is a pain in the butt.

Canadian hockey player
Hockey Misspokements Sports

The symbol of peace… the pigeon!

Irish sports broadcaster
Misspokements Sports

Opening games make me nervous; to tell the truth, I’d rather open with our second game.

(1923 – 2001) American football coach
Football Misspokements Sports

I want to rush for 1,000 or 1,500 yards, whichever comes first.

professional football player
Football Misspokements Sports

That's the thing that broke the straw.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
Misspokements TV/Movie Quotes

The team has come along slow but fast.

(1890 – 1975) American baseball manager
Baseball Misspokements Sports

I’m due at the ballet. They’re doin’ Swoon Lake.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)
Misspokements TV/Movie Quotes

I never put on a pair of shoes until I’ve worn them at least five years.

(1879 – 1974) film producer
Appearance Clothing Misspokements Time

I’m going to send the injured reserve players out for the toss next time.

professional football coach
Football Misspokements Sports

When our boys come home from France, we will have the hags flungout.

(1844 – 1930) English dean at Oxford whose name is given to the accidental transposition of sounds of two or more words
Misspokements