Bloopers in the Media
“Golden, Ripe, Boneless Bananas, 39 Cents A Pound.” (Ad in the “Missoulian” by Orange Street Food Farm)
“Sure there have been injuries and deaths in boxing – but none of them serious.” (Alan Minter, Boxer)
“I think that the film Clueless was very deep. I think it was deep in the way that it was very light. I think lightness has to come from a very deep place if it’s true lightness.” (Alicia Silverstone, Actress)
“How to store your baby walker: First, remove baby.” (Anonymous Manufacturer)
“This is no longer a slum neighborhood. I haven’t heard of a Cubs fan being shot in a long time.” (Anonymous Wrigley Field Neighbor, Chicago, IL)
“During the scrimmage, Tarkanian paced the sideline with his hands in his pockets while biting his nails.” (AP report describing Fresno State basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian)
“Men, I want you just thinking of one word all season. One word and one word only: Super Bowl.” (Bill Peterson, football coach)
Gaudiness, Godliness, and Self-Control
Many years ago, when my 9 year old daughter was 3, we went to our usual Sunday morning church service. We were seated and waiting for the service to begin, when this woman walked by us in a really bright, gaudy dress. My husband, who never says anything about anyone, even made a comment about how “loud” the dress was.
After the service was over, we were standing outside the church chatting with another couple. I couldn’t see my daughter and then I noticed her standing right next to (practically on top of) the woman with the dress. When I asked her what she was doing, she said “I’m trying to hear this dress mom. Dad said it was really loud, but I haven’t heard it make a peep yet.”
Everyone within earshot, with the exception of my husband and the woman in the dress burst out laughing. My husband wanted to crawl in a hole, and I have to say I never saw that particular dress worn again.
