Subject: Misspokements (Page 51)

I want you all to synchronize your tongues to silence.

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

Voosa Versa

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

I'm concentrating so much I don't know what I'm doing half the time.

British boxer

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

(1879 – 1974) film producer

The chief problem with lower income farmers is poverty.

(1908 – 1979) U.S. vice president & governor (New York)

There were no scores below single figures.

Australian cricketer & commentator

I want to be Robin to Bush’s Batman.

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

I was recently on a tour of Latin America, and the only regret I have was that I didn’t study Latin harder in school so I could converse with those people.

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

For NASA, space is still a high priority.

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

He’s 31 this year – last year he was 30.

(1926 – ) English sports commentator

I’m not allowed to comment on lousy officiating.

professional football general manager

The Holy Father’s newest Encyclacle? Like anyone cares what he rides around on.

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

Haven't we beat that with a dead stick?

Special kind of stanima.

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

They seem cold out there, they’re rubbing each other and he’s only come in his shorts.

television journalist & newscaster

I told [GM] Roland Hemond to go out and get me a big name pitcher; he said, ‘Dave Wehrmeister’s got 11 letters… is that a big enough name for you?

White Sox owner

All the Padres need is a fly ball in the air.

(1924 – 2014) American baseball player & announcer

I never liked you, and I always will.

(1879 – 1974) film producer

I've never wanted to leave… I'm here for the rest of my life, and hopefully after that as well.

English football player, coach & manager

Brundle is driving an absolutely pluperfect race.

(1923 – ) English motorsport commentator

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

professional football coach