Quote by Gordie Howe

All hockey players are bilingual. They know English and profanity.

All hockey players are bilingual. They know English and prof

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that hockey players have a reputation for being proficient in both English and a colorful vocabulary filled with profanity. It plays on the stereotype that hockey players often use and understand strong language on the ice during intense moments of gameplay. It implies that their fluency in English is somewhat surpassed by their fluency in profanity, highlighting the passion and emotion often found in the sport.

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By Gordie Howe

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