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MondayNightFootball.com report
On Sept. 18, Dennis Miller delivered many amusing highlights throughout Cowboys 27-21 upset win over the Redskins.
Do you ever feel the need to pull out a dictionary to understand some of Miller's references? Well, Britannica.com explains this Monday Night Football commentator's cultural and historical references each week.
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Dennis Miller had plenty of light moments throughout his first year in the booth.
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No. 1
"Ah, the Jefferson Memorial -- a stunning testimonial to TV's beloved Weezie Jefferson."
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No. 2
On a shot of a Dallas fan in the stands with a Cowboys star painted on her bare pregnant stomach: "Wow. Obviously they're going a different direction with the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders this season. I wonder if Dan Snyder charged her for two ducats."
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No. 3
On Redskins safety Sam Shade: "He's Sam Shady, he's the real Sam Shady, all you other Sam Shadys are just ..."
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Real: 14.4 | 28.8 | 56.6
No. 4
On a shot of Rocket Ismail on his stomach on the sideline getting his hamstring massaged by a trainer: "You know when I was a young man, you didn't see the on-field prostate test."
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No. 5
"The walls in our hotel are so thin I could hear my neighbor's innermost doubts."
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No. 6
"(Dan) Wilkinson has not produced to this point in his career. I think the reason his nickname is 'Big Daddy' is because he's been playing like Burl Ives."
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No. 7
On Andy Heck's personal foul while on the sideline: "Not a smart play, but in his defense, he's got triplets. Maybe he's not getting enough sleep - a little cranky."
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No. 8
"The ironic thing about (Redskins owner Daniel) Snyder is as a telecommunications giant, he has trouble with interpersonal communication."
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No. 9
On the resurgence of Randall Cunningham: "Forget the sportscasting -- nothing will rekindle your love of the game like installing marble in Vegas in the middle of the summer."
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No. 10
After Al Michaels mentioned the haze in the stadium caused by the pre-game fireworks: "You know, they blow a lot of smoke in this town, Al."
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Real: 14.4 | 28.8 | 56.6
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