[kj] OT: Some light relief: They speak English in London?

[Alexander Smith]

See what I mean about American Football? I rest my case.

Alex in NYC



On Oct 27, 2007, at 10:00 AM, Neil Perry wrote:


> By Sky News SkyNews - Friday, October 26 11:56 am

> Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder has admitted not knowing  

> people speak English in London.

> The NFL player might want to check a map before he gets on board a  

> plane for Sunday's prestige game against the New York Giants at  

> Wembley Stadium.

> Crowder, who comes from Atlanta in Georgia, may be praised on the  

> field, but confessed geography was not his strong point.

> He admitted he did not know until now where London was - or that  

> Londoners spoke English.

> "I couldn't find London on a map if they didn't have the names of  

> the countries," he said.

> "I swear to God. I don't know what nothing is. I know Italy looks  

> like a boot. I learned that."

> Crowder added: "I know (Washington Redskins linebacker) London  

> Fletcher. We did a football camp together. So I know him.

> "That's the closest thing I know to London. He's black, so I'm sure  

> he's not from London. I'm sure that's a coincidental name."

> The Miami Dolphins are play the New York Giants at Wembley this  

> Sunday in the first NFL regular-season game to be played outside  

> the United States.

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