TAKE 5: READERS GIVE TYSON HUMOR TO CHEW ON.``I always thought Tyson was a chicken, but he turned out to be a dog.'' - Rod Palencia North Hollywood ``Just before the fight, Tyson had signed on for the lead role in the new `Silence of the Lambs.' '' - Joey Mennella Chatsworth ``Did you hear that Tyson challenged Ross Perot H. Ross Perot (born June 27, 1930) is an American businessman from Texas, who is best known for seeking the office of President of the United States in 1992 and 1996. Perot founded Electronic Data Systems (EDS) in 1962 and later sold the company to General Motors and founded Perot to a fight? Ross said `I'm all ears.' '' - Susan Broadbent Chatsworth ``After the fight, Tyson said, `Hey, he tastes just like chicken.' '' - Susan Broadbent Chatsworth ``What's with all the biting? Who's his manager, Marv Albert Marv Albert (born June 12, 1940) is an American television and radio sportscaster, honored for his work as a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame and is commonly referred to as "the voice of basketball". From 1967 to 2004, he was also known as "the voice of the New York Knicks". ?'' - Gary Tallman Tarzana ``All boxers have cauliflower ears, so Tyson just got hungry.'' - Eli Moonitz Encino ``He thought he'd come from behind and win by an ear.'' - Smith Jamison Van Nuys ``Holyfield and Tyson will stage a rematch for $33 million an ear.'' - Wade Byrum Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. ``When Tyson was asked what he wanted to eat after the fight, he suggested corn on the cob. Two ears.'' - Thomas Befilippo Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. ``When asked why he'd done it, Tyson said he's always done everything by ear.'' - Ralph Courtland Valley Village ``Last week Tyson's kids went to school without their homework assignment. When their teacher asked where it was, they said, `My dad ate it.' '' - David Mason
Sherman Oaks ``After the fight, the doctor told Holyfield, `The good news is we found a piece of your ear. The bad news is that it has a Bruno Magli Bruno Magli is an Italian shoemaker, designing and handcrafting high quality luxury shoes and accessories. History After learning the art from their grandfather, Bruno, Marino and Maria Magli started crafting women's shoes in a small basement in Bologna, Italy in 1936. imprint. - Patrick Chatsworth ``Holyfield's nickname has been changed from the Real Deal to the Real Meal.'' - Nathan Whitson Reseda ``Tyson thought Las Vegas, an all-you-can-eat buffet town, was an anything-you-can-eat town.'' - Robert Buchsbaum West Hills ``Tyson's next fight will be with the great Russian fighter Ivan Ibitanearoff.'' - Hugh Smith Hugh Ben Smith (born August 27, 1936 in Henryetta, Oklahoma) was an American football end in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He played college football for the University of Kansas. Valencia ``What's the difference between Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali, pasha of Egypt Muhammad Ali, 1769?–1849, pasha of Egypt after 1805. He was a common soldier who rose to leadership by his military skill and political acumen. and Mike Tyson? Ali talked your ear off. - Phil Leslie Tarzana ``If Tyson can't box anymore, he can always go into the ear-piercing business.'' - John Gross Simi Valley ``I always thought Tyson was a vegetarian.'' - William Billitter Canoga Park ``Since the fight, film roles have been rolling in to Holyfield. He's said to be getting a lot of bit parts.'' - Carol Perkins West Hills `If Tyson was a ballplayer, he'd be charged with an ear-or.'' - Raymond Scott Burbank CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: Readers used their funny bones to describe the actions of Mike Tyson, shown here biting Evander Holyfield's ear during the third round of their WBA WBA West Bromwich Albion (English Soccer Club) WBA World Boxing Association WBA Weekly Benefit Amount WBA Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (Madison, WI) WBA Wireless Broadband Access heavyweight-title fight Saturday in Las Vegas. Associated Press |
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