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Which sport commentary lingo from one sport would just sound silly when said commenting on another sport?

Asked by rebbel (35553points) August 25th, 2011

I guess it is clear what is meant?!

- Forty love being spoken at Manchester United v Arsenal.
– Bicycle kick at the Tour de France.
– Body check at the Masters Golf Tournament.

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marinelife's avatar

Hat trick in American football.

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WillWorkForChocolate's avatar

Rear Naked Choke in Chess.

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filmfann's avatar

A googlie in Wrestling.

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WillWorkForChocolate's avatar

Foul ball in Swimming.

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Kardamom's avatar

Will you check out that Flying Camel (from figure skating lingo) said to someone wearing really tight bicycle shorts in a Velodrome race.

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bkcunningham's avatar

Ball handler in Nascar.

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ucme's avatar

“That’s a brilliant plant there, he eyed those two balls, spotted they were in line with the pocket & hit them with such confidence.”
A snooker commentary switched to Boxing…...ouch!!! :¬(

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