10 Classic Commentary Faux Pas
January 31st 2008 04:20
We've all done it - said something unintentionally - which has either made life's gag reel or embarrassed those from whose lips they were uttered.
So when classic faux pas pass make the public forum via television or radio - it's pure gold.
Enjoy my top ten - as shared with me by a colleague.
1. Pat Glenn, weightlifting commentator - "And this is Gregoriava from Bulgaria . I saw her snatch this morning and it was amazing!"
2. New Zealand Rugby Commentator - "Andrew Mehrtens loves it when Daryl Gibson comes inside of him."
3. Ted Walsh - Horse Racing Commentator - "This is really a lovely horse. I once rode her mother."
4. Harry Carpenter at the Oxford-Cambridge boat race 1977 - "Ah, isn't that nice. The wife of the Cambridge President is kissing the Cox of the Oxford crew."
5. US PGA Commentator - "One of the reasons Arnie (Arnold Palmer) is playing so well is that, before each tee shot, his wife takes out his balls and kisses them . Oh my god!! What have I just said??"
6. A female news anchor who, the day after it was supposed to have snowed and didn't, turned to the weatherman and asked, "So Bob, where's that eight inches you promised me last night?" Not only did HE have to leave the set, but half the crew did too, because they were laughing so hard!
7. Steve Ryder covering the US Masters: "Ballesteros felt much better today after a 69 yesterday."
8. Mike Hallett discussing missed snooker shots on Sky Sports:
"Stephen Hendry jumps on Steve Davis's misses every chance he gets."
9.Michael Buerk on watching Phillipa Forrester cuddle up to a male astronomer for warmth during BBC1's UK eclipse coverage remarked:
"They seem cold out there, they're rubbing each other and he's only come in his shorts."
10. Ken Brown commentating on golfer Nick Faldo and his caddie Fanny Sunneson lining-up shots at the Scottish Open: "Some weeks Nick likes to use Fanny, other weeks he prefers to do it by himself.
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Comment by tlcorbin
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Comment by Mr Nice Guy
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We all need to take a step back sometimes and just laugh . . . life's (as they say) too short.
It's a pleasure.
MNG
Comment by Michaelie
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Fun post MNG!
Mich
Comment by Tracy
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Comment by Mr Nice Guy
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Any personal faux pas on your part?
MNG
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
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Thanks.
My favourite cricketing faux pas occurred in the West Indies when the commentator (who will remain nameless) was trying to describe the inclement weather approaching and instead of announcing the dirty big black cloud out there proudly proclaimed there was a dirty big black crowd out there.
Needless to say there was some urgent backpeddling.
MNG
Comment by Michaelie
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There are probably more but this happened last week so is fresh in my mind:
I went to Macca's with a friend, and we were at the drivethru speaker thing, and I accidentally ordered 'chicken dickers' instead of chicken dippers. We were hysterical and unable to order for about five minutes. So immature.
And my very sedate auntie once announced to a gathering of women, her fondness for 'a good firm johnny' - in relation to apples. Incidentally her husband's name was Johnny.
My mother had the best faux pas though, but I don't think I can repeat it here!
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
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Nice work.
I'm sure every women there knew exactly what she meant . . . .
MNG
Comment by KylieW
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Ah thanks for the chuckle. There's some gold in there. I've heard a few good ones myself....but of course I can't remember a single one of them right now!
Kylie
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
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In school once - we had a maths competition in class - with the first person to complete the quiz getting the final period off.
Well in my haste to get out 40 mins early - managed to get to the final quiz question successfully - which pertaining to all things trig.
In a first out with the answer type set up - I proudly yelled out what should have been 'arc' which somehow in my fervour as 'arse'.
Needless to say - huge bellows of laughter - and rather than a 40 minute early mark - got a 30 minute detention . . . humpphh.
Cheers
MNG
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I dare not ask what that last comment means . . .
MNG
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
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bwa?
Assume that's not the Backyard Wrestling Association . . .
'cuse my ignorance.
MNG
Comment by Norm
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Comment by Mr Nice Guy
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Classic . . .how could I be remiss in not mentioning it.
Thanks for the reminder - nice work.
Cheers
MNG
Comment by Mrs M
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There was a poster at my daughter's school that a kid had drawn and the sentiment was "No to Racism".
Here were the words
SAY NO TO RACISM
EXCEPT EVERYONE
NO MATTER WHAT....
That poster didn't last too long...
Ahhh kids
Love & stuff
Mrs M
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- which, since it isn't updated very often, is more like the Orble Post of the Half-Year.
Keep it up!
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Except No Substitutions . . .
Thanks for joining in.
Cheers
MNG
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Thanks for the tip buddy.
Sent the love missive and will l post as soon as I've got permissions.
Cheers champion
MNG
Comment by Miswanderlust
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So wonderful...this post! So many faux pas....so little time. At least I can take the ribbing and laugh about it later
:0)
Mis
Comment by Lilla
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HAHAHA wonderfully entertaining... it seems that sport and weather are a wonderful arena for the mind to wander ...
I'm big on spoonerisms more than faux pas, I think ... however, I've tossed a few salty Sallies in my time too, no doubts..
My favourite spoonerism is one my friend made once, whilst very impassioned about a funding cut that had happened to her favourite charity... when she announced with fever that the 'cunding had been fut'!
*laughs*
Lilla ...
Comment by Mountain Fog
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One guy was very nervous, and had repeatedly rehearsed his section of announcements, particularly Deborah Kerr (pronounced 'car') and another actress with a similar name, pronounced 'cur'.
Finally, they arrived and he got them both right!!
So relieved, he then rushed headlong into the next introduction...
"..and now folks, here comes Alfred Hitchcars's cock!"
fog
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i was wanting to know but cant find it
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