unsaddleddonald 357 Report post Posted December 5, 2011 Thought about this today and it made me laugh. Any update on whether or not Babs is still the only person in the world who doesn't know how to pronounce his name correctly?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted December 5, 2011 I heard him pronounce Khabibulin once as Ka-bibb-you-lynn. Also the way he says Hudler makes it seem like there's about four Os in his name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDavis35 140 Report post Posted December 5, 2011 It's that west-coast canadian accent of his Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted December 6, 2011 boob-cock? 2 Holmstrom96 and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8 Legged RedWing 367 Report post Posted December 6, 2011 I heard him pronounce Khabibulin once as Ka-bibb-you-lynn. Also the way he says Hudler makes it seem like there's about four Os in his name. lol. Hooods will be on the point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted December 6, 2011 I'm sure Don Cherry can't pronounce Filppula. I recall him saying "Filapov" once, probably thinks he's russian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motown4013 350 Report post Posted December 6, 2011 I'm sure Don Cherry can't pronounce Filppula. I recall him saying "Filapov" once, probably thinks he's russian Unless its Smith, Brown or Jones, Don Cherry cant pronounce it but you'd think after having a guy on your team for 6 years, Babs would learn how to say Fil's name correctly! Heal quick Filly-poola 1 LidsFan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
good morning 10 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 When we had Kopecky, I heard Babcock pronounce it Kopecky at least once. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BryceWings 0 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 Everytime I hear someone say his name it's pronounced different. I've heard some good ones that make me raise an eyebrown and laugh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 I think he does it on purpose so that all the players kno they r beneath him. Fran-sen, Filly-poola, Datsick, Hoodler.....prevents players from becoming pre-madonna superstars and lets em kno hes the big man in charge lol love babs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crotty99 302 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 I think he does it on purpose so that all the players kno they r beneath him. Fran-sen, Filly-poola, Datsick, Hoodler.....prevents players from becoming pre-madonna superstars and lets em kno hes the big man in charge lol love babs Reminds me of this guy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekz7HOlGo-0 1 number9 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 One of the old presenters of the NHL over here used to call him Filler-piller. He was from Vancouver, make of that what you will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clutchngrab 12 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 boob-cock? He's a border line grammar retard. Every time I hear him say so-and-so played "good" instead of "well" I kind of cringe in a subtle way - and I ain't no grammar police. I don't know he just seems pretty dumb - not GWB kinda dumb - but close.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 I think he does it on purpose so that all the players kno they r beneath him. Fran-sen, Filly-poola, Datsick, Hoodler.....prevents players from becoming pre-madonna superstars and lets em kno hes the big man in charge lol love babs Well, she was from Detroit, but I'm pretty sure she's older than they are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 Reminds me of this guy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekz7HOlGo-0 This is what came to my mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krayzie_Bone 58 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 I'm sure Don Cherry can't pronounce Filppula. I recall him saying "Filapov" once, probably thinks he's russian lmao Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,951 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 (edited) or maybe that is the correct way of pronouncing it? Maybe he asked Val exactly how is it pronounced and that is what he told him....Nobody is worse than Budd Lynch. Period. Edited December 7, 2011 by LeftWinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crashnburnluder 385 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 or maybe that is the correct way of pronouncing it? Maybe he asked Val exactly how is it pronounced and that is what he told him....Nobody is worse than Budd Lynch. Period. So true bout Budd Lynch... Lol, what did he call cleary on opening night... ."Don Cherry"?? Lol I was rolling... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 So true bout Budd Lynch... Lol, what did he call cleary on opening night... ."Don Cherry"?? Lol I was rolling... If thats the same thing I am thinking of, it was kinda crazy. He completely butchered a couple names and then just went silent for like 10 full seconds. I honestly though he had a stroke for a second there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 italian lesson guys. prima-donna. translates to number one woman. not pre-madonna, unless youre referring to before 1890. 2 Finnish Wing and LadyWildcat reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 This is what came to my mind. I think the mispronunciation is purposeful, much like ron swanson, perfect video and hilarious lol. I think his bad grammar is more "step brotherish" (stupid) thou lol italian lesson guys. prima-donna. translates to number one woman. not pre-madonna, unless youre referring to before 1890. UR ALL NAZIS MAN!!! F'N NAZIS!!!...na but really i prolly shoulda used correct spelling on this particular thread lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 UR ALL NAZIS MAN!!! F'N NAZIS!!!...na but really i prolly shoulda used correct spelling on this particular thread lol Its cool man. This was one of 3 things I learned in 2 years of italian classes in high school, so I felt compelled to say it so I can tell myself that it wasnt a waste of 2 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motown4013 350 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 or maybe that is the correct way of pronouncing it? Maybe he asked Val exactly how is it pronounced and that is what he told him....Nobody is worse than Budd Lynch. Period. lol...I hear ya on Budd lynch, but to me, anyone over the age of 85 gets a pass! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unsaddleddonald 357 Report post Posted December 8, 2011 or maybe that is the correct way of pronouncing it? Maybe he asked Val exactly how is it pronounced and that is what he told him....Nobody is worse than Budd Lynch. Period. Look, I love Babs as much as the next guy. But there is NO WAY he is right and everyone else is wrong. Filly-poola...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted December 8, 2011 UR ALL NAZIS MAN!!! F'N NAZIS!!!...na but really i prolly shoulda used correct spelling on this particular thread lol I thought you were seriously making a joke and I thought it was hysterical. Playing on "prima donna" and adding in that the Wings are so old that they're older than the singer. Anyway, no one is worse with Flip's name than my dad was. I begged him just to say "Flip" and leave it at that. I think he was trying to get Philippians and Flipper in there at the same time as Filppula, and ending it like Dracula. It ended up as sort of Filiplipilyula, only scrunched together really fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
