Subject: Misspokements (Page 40)

And the first three cars are all Escorts, which isn’t surprising as this is an all Escort race.

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator

It tastes like any other sport drink.

Japanese marathoner

The global importance of the Middle East is that it keeps the Far East and the Near East from encroaching on each other.

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

At the end, excitement maintained its hysteria.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

He was killed by a blushing crow.

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

Anybody in their right mind who doesn’t ask you needs his head examined.

Irish broadcaster

The titular head… that’s the mother, ain’t it?

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

Women Liberteens

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

In Willie DeWit, we have an all-American boy, even though he is a Canadian.

A lot of good ballgames on tomorrow, but we’re going to be right here with the Cubs and the Mets.

baseball broadcaster

Reporter: Will you be rooting for the American League or National League in the All Star Game?

Dole: Probably.

(1923 – ) U.S. senator (Kansas) & presidential candidate

According to team rules, the vote has to be unanimous. It can be unanimous or out loud.

(1971 – ) American actress

I’m glad for your gratification.

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

Always remember Goliath was a 40 point favorite over David.

American football & basketball coach

I had to pinch myself seeing the grassy knoll and the book suppository building.

Canadian hockey player

That puck would have gone in the net if not for the goalie.

(1958 – ) Canadian hockey player & announcer

The only reason we’re 7-0 is because we’ve won all seven of our games.

Baseball team manager

Certain people are for me and certain people are pro me.

English football player & manager

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

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

Tell them to stand closer apart.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

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

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer