Wrona is righta for Santa Anita

[Kasept]

Guess there weren't any Yids at the track today to prep Wrona on how to properly pronounce Mishegas..

[saratogadew]

Mirahmadi for the SA job. I might be in the minority, but Wrona's voice always sounds like he's really straining. Never played Golden Gate because he"s very tough for me to listen too. Frank was great at Monmouth last year.

[pweizer]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Guess there weren't any Yids at the track today to prep Wrona on how to properly pronounce Mishegas..

Trevor was equally brutal with this particular name...

Paul

[Michael Wrona]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Guess there weren't any Yids at the track today to prep Wrona on how to properly pronounce Mishegas..

Prior to that race, several people went out of their way to tell me that the emphasis belonged on the first syllable, while lamenting that Trevor always emphasized the second. I would never reference such a criticism of him, except for being forced to explain myself. If I was inaccurate with a vowel sound in a later syllable, I apologize and - as I've always made clear at any opportunity - I'm extremely open and receptive to all constructive criticism and correction.

However, given [A] I (supposedly) employed the correct emphasis and [b] Mishegas raced in close proximity to a horse named DIPLODOCUS, I have to tell you that I felt quite relieved to exit the race call (at least, I thought, at the time) unscathed. Furthermore, as my own absolute, full-time, harshest critic, I thought I "read" that race particularly well. Your criticism seems an extraordinary "bone to pick."

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Michael Wrona

Prior to that race, several people went out of their way to tell me that the emphasis belonged on the first syllable, while lamenting that Trevor always emphasized the second. I would never reference such a criticism of him, except for being forced to explain myself. If I was inaccurate with a vowel sound in a later syllable, I apologize and - as I've always made clear at any opportunity - I'm extremely open and receptive to all constructive criticism and correction.

However, given [A] I (supposedly) employed the correct emphasis and [b] Mishegas raced in close proximity to a horse named DIPLODOCUS, I have to tell you that I felt quite relieved to exit the race call (at least, I thought, at the time) unscathed. Furthermore, as my own absolute, full-time, harshest critic, I thought I "read" that race particularly well. Your criticism seems an extraordinary "bone to pick."

Not a bone pick but a tongue in cheek barb. This Yiddish word ('messy' or 'nuttiness') was mangled non-stop by Denman and is another no-win arena. I mispronounce names plenty, including a recent bout with Benoit which of course can be Ben-OYT or Ben-WAH depending on the person's familial preference. Emphasis on either syllable isn't definitive, but rather the pronounciation of 'gas': 'gos' v. 'gas' as in mish-uh-gos.

[asudevil]

Trevor butchered plenty....
Big Macher
Idon'trollonshabbos

[South Beach Luv]

Originally Posted by asudevil

Trevor butchered plenty....
Big Macher
Idon'trollonshabbos

Called Sidney's Candy, Sidney's Craig in my favorite race of his.

[GenuineRisk]

Ha! Perfect opportunity to post this hilarious gem from Tom Durkin:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwhcS1VPccA

And hey, it can always be worse. I once proofed a textbook where I had to explain to the reader that no, Woody and Arlo's last name was not pronounced "GOOTH-ree."

[Benny]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

Ha! Perfect opportunity to post this hilarious gem from Tom Durkin:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwhcS1VPccA

And hey, it can always be worse. I once proofed a textbook where I had to explain to the reader that no, Woody and Arlo's last name was not pronounced "GOOTH-ree."

Hey, GR, almost didn't recognize TD there. It was alot less PC then with toms self deprecating humor lightening it up. Boy, do i miss his calls. thanks for the link.