Ichiro's Favorite American Expression

Ichiro Suzuki telling Bob Costas the only English joke he knows (well, at the time).
For those that can't understand him, the joke is "August in Kansas City, is hotter than two rats in a fu&$*ng wool sock."

[@fushigidaze]

what is your favorite American expression? アメリカの言い回しで好きなのは何？ --August,in Kansas City,is hotter than two rats f#cking in a wool sock.　 　I have a bad team mate. カンザスの夏は靴下の中でヤってるネズミより暑い。

[@elshit1983]

actually his English accent is a lot better than I expected, its pretty darn good

[@LiamFitch]

it's hella funny when he realizes what he's gonna say and he just laughs

[@jonstefanik9400]

I think Ichiro meant to say, "August in Kansas City is hotter than 2 rats fucking in a wool sock". Hey, Ichiro's great. How can you not like this guy?

[@KEVINdaMAN684]

lol he said " i have a bad team mate" lmao

[@vpartha23]

Wouldn't be surprised if it was Jay Buhner haha

[@sactyb]

good stuff...

[@philmoakabeermo]

it's true. i live in kc. he's right.

[@obbor4]

That was great! I like the way that he gave his answer careful thought before he let Bob have it.

[@jholtgym]

the greatest "dead ball" player since Ty Cobb......140 hits to 3000 and I'm rooting for him to accomplish this......my favorite player of this century and I've enjoyed every minute of his career.....a baseball legend for the ages.....oh....class? Musial, DiMaggio,Yastremski, Jeter class.....

[@myjahleesa]

I can watch this 20 times in a row and want to watch it again...

[@HadleyDGRC]

No matter how many times I watch this, I still laugh my ass off.

[@shoelesblondlady]

im trying to find a video or anything saying what ichiro's curse word filled pep talks were like before all star games that a yahoo article referenced today. it was a really funny article saying he learned some Spanish just to talk crap on latino players when hes on the bases. if anyone can find a video or article saying what ichiro would say during the pep talks that would be awesome let me know please

[@7manutd07]

Ichiro is one-of-a-kind!! He has great humor and it's always fun to hear him talk!!

[@AKnott2006]

I love Bob's reaction

[@ilestpossible]

that was adorable and hilarious.

[@hoea6039]

august in kansas city is hotter than 2 rats in a fucking whool sock". LMAO ONe of the best ever

[@betita127]

from a bad teammate lol

[@katgirl518]

heard it was bret boone that said that. that dude was always a good quote

[@dormytorry]

so funny that even the crew laughed hard

[@sixtiessoul]

Hahaha, nobody realizes that he speaks brilliant English and drops the F-bomb about the NL after every All-star game. He's great...not to mention his playing.

[@bcdeaton]

He said "August, in Kansas City, is hotter than two rats in a f*@&ing wool sock", although the joke is actually "...two rats f*@&ing in a wool sock"

[@02bronxbombers]

My man

[@DeadlyShadows1134]

Hahahaha, this guy, he's a champ!

[@love2CUsmile86]

So cute!!!

[@foreverinlove123]

i like ichiro!

[@danzax1]

Did not expect that!

[@skidawg22]

He's right. Trust me - I f^&*ing live there.

[@XOXTheFunnyBunnyXOX]

so much applause

[@johkonut]

It's actually supposed to be "two rats fucking in a wool sock."

[@freshraj]

That's pretty funny... this coming from a guy who said he wouldn't do interviews in English until he had mastered the language. I'd say he's got it down pretty good!!!

[@sudds11]

Ichiro is the best

[@TheBearnuts]

Abbra Caddabra! You're welcome.

[@AustinConlon]

evidently he did!

[@IWIAINITIEID51]

My favorite player lol

[@sambanks2]

That was fucking awesome.

[@JSpikey]

yes

[@GasPoweredProductions]

Brilliant!!!

[@darnelcrisp]

Yeah, that's hilarious

[@Bradywan]

It hotter than two rats fucking in a wool sock is one of my favorite things to say. I love Ichiro.

[@chrismelgar72903]

did you guys know he is the only player to have his first name on the back of his jersey

[@OnTheRunSinceBirth]

Yes

[@cooldoctormoney]

Funny. I saw Suzuki play in KC this past July. It had to be at least 101 F with high humidity. Summer afternoon games at Kauffman can be hell.

[@cutieyhp1]

Cool! kawai!

[@radiosurgery]

Hahaha! He delivers that exactly like an American. For what everyone says about his lack of the English language, and I'm not sure I can comment on how well he speaks English, but if I heard that clip you could have convinced me it was an American.

[@shylildude]

i never thought that he would cuss

[@stormtrooper86]

that was just about the most awesome moment in baseball ever

[@Quadstriker]

Let us know how August is in New York, Ichiro.

[@xi5stargix]

Lmao off this is true because I live here haha!

[@facewardmotion]

30 royals players disliked this.

[@dallyplaysgames]

One of the best players ever and the funniest player ever

[@KLINGY94]

Welcome to the New York Yankees 2012, Ichiro!

[@BennyD07]

WOOL sock.

[@pollackjared8804]

Where can I see the full interview of this?

[@obiownskywalker]

u saw how hard the guy laughed

[@dazmondo69]

Sekeres & Price from the Team 1040 midday show sent me here. Lol.

[@josetorrentes1778]

Ayy lmao

[@tenchimuyo69]

All I can think of is Minoru's "WELCOME TO IDAHO!!!"

[@czabaleta]

"August in Kansas City, is hotter than two rats in a fu&$*ng wool sock."

[@hockeymaniarocks]

its just saying that the city, Kansas City is very hot in August. It is just as hot as mice doing their (business) in a very warm wool sock. What Ichiro said was not a joke, but a saying like, " its raining cats and dogs"

[@Numba12Cede]

Shit my headphones.... R.I.P.

[@Fanik10]

24 people are from Kansas City

[@delatorre26]

Lighten up!!!

[@vanderley3]

Fucking sweet

[@chelsea-up4jb]

hahaha!

[@SpaceGangster45]

Captpan sent me.

[@DR128BIT]

"august in kansas city is hotter than 2 rats in a fucking whool sock". - Ichiro

[@joeysonson]

lol (laughing online loudly)

[@pudge4645]

8月のカンザスシティはウールの靴下に2匹のネズミを入れるよりもバカみたいに暑い

[@Icekakashi4]

Ichiro is mad nice hes needs to be on a better team though

[@bigjared420]

Ichiro is Japanese Jesus!

[@sandyballs9928]

are you sure?

[@alacy52]

Lighten up, Francis. It was funny.

[@lebronjamesgd23]

Haha damn.

[@bigleague5]

he inverted it I think. It's supposed to be "2 rats fucking in a wool sock"

[@ghostadv123]

Ive never herd him talk... He just got traded -_- about 20 min ago..... The Yankees buy everybody and now ichiro!?

[@nasdaq5048]

Anywhere we can get the full interview?

[@zomgwtfss]

in august in kansas city, it's hotter than two rats in a fucking wool sock i'm a few words off, but you get it

[@aquateen77723]

Lmfao!

[@ImANoName5]

in the description box

[@neosmndrew]

seriously he dosen't lose brownie points for cussing this isn't ESPN and isn't purely intended for the Kiddies.

[@jiggleexp]

it's supposed to be "August in Kansas City is hotter than two rats fucking IN a wool sock."

[@tylerpTV]

in august in kansas city, it hotter than 2 rats in a fucking old sock

[@Silliemee]

I didn't understand what Ichiro said...but he is still HOT as hell....

[@el3men2b]

LMAO!!!....

[@lebronjamesgd23]

Wow lol haha.

[@ghostadv123]

Ichiro got traded-_- about 20 min ago to the yankees

[@EricLimasTPLEra77]

You know,I am a Red Sox fan and I don't like the Yankess BUT......Ichiro is freaking hilarious!!

[@Boyder1088]

LMAO, that was awesome, p.s. he says "August in Kansas city, it's hotter than two rats in a f*cking wool sock"

[@bobsaccount21]

ichiro's american accent only makes the joke funnier

[@Instantteengirl]

When was this?!?!?!

[@Kratosthegow88]

"August in kansas city, is hotter than 2 rats in a fucking wool sock" i think...it was funny though XD

[@gremlinsmiter]

Is it supposed to be "August in Kansas City, is hotter than two rats fucking in a wool sock"?

[@princeaferd]

hhahah tahts fuckin great

[@VideoSuperMaster]

He sure couldn't speak English in last year's All-Star Game.

[@S10Dad]

spelled "wool" wrong genius.

[@VELOCITEEGURL]

For those that can't understand him, the joke is "August in Kansas City, is hotter than two rats in a fu&$*ng wool sock."

[@Skatoligist]

lol... did Ichiro just curse?

[@aaselab]

Please some one explain me what it is?.. I don't understand the meanning?.. I'm still learning english

[@MisterHotShotX]

LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!