When Terry Bradshaw is on screen, you can always count on some unexpected moments, but his latest quip on “Fox NFL Sunday” managed to catch even his veteran co-hosts off guard. As the team opened their first show of the new NFL season, Bradshaw’s outlandish sense of humor was on full display, leaving everyone in a mix of laughter, surprise, and speechlessness.
“Good to be back, right?” Bradshaw cheerfully began, settling into the welcome portion of the broadcast. Then, out of nowhere, he dropped a line that no one saw coming. “I haven’t been this excited since my aunt taught me how to play spin the bottle. This is a great day!”
His comment was met with a range of reactions. Howie Long, one of Bradshaw’s longtime colleagues, couldn’t help but chuckle. “Oh my God,” Long said, shaking his head at the sheer absurdity of the statement. Jimmy Johnson was equally taken aback, raising his eyebrows as he added, “Your aunt?”
The most priceless reaction, however, came from Michael Strahan, who sat momentarily frozen. The former Giants star, known for his charisma and quick wit, was left utterly speechless. Strahan closed his eyes, clearly not sure how to respond, and didn’t crack a smile as the cameras captured his discomfort. Kurt Menefee, the show’s host, quickly chimed in, addressing Bradshaw directly: “We’re starting the season like that, huh?”
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The awkward moment was quickly brushed off as Strahan, dressed in an eye-catching purple suit, recovered his composure and shifted the conversation. He turned to Jimmy Johnson and lightheartedly remarked, “You look good,” helping to steer the show back on track.
But Bradshaw wasn’t done delivering zingers. Later in the broadcast, during a segment about Caleb Williams, the rookie Chicago Bears quarterback who paints his nails before every game, Bradshaw found another opportunity to inject some of his signature humor.
“What if I had painted my fingernails in 1970? Black on this side, gold on that side, how would that have gone over?” Bradshaw mused, recalling his days as quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Howie Long, never one to miss a beat, quickly interrupted Bradshaw before he could go any further. “I was hoping you would just stop and not even think about that,” Long quipped, drawing laughter from the rest of the crew.
At 76, Bradshaw remains a fixture on “Fox NFL Sunday,” having been with the show since its debut in 1994. Despite once planning to retire in 2011, Bradshaw reconsidered and continues to bring his colorful personality to the broadcast, now in his 30th season with the network. His unpredictable humor, whether you love it or cringe at it, has become an essential part of the show’s charm.
Meanwhile, Strahan, who joined the program after his Super Bowl 42 victory with the Giants, has become a television powerhouse in his own right. Over his 16 years with “Fox NFL Sunday,” he has seamlessly transitioned from Hall of Fame football player to one of the most popular faces on television, balancing his roles on the NFL show and “Good Morning America.”
As the “Fox NFL Sunday” crew gears up for another exciting season, they have plenty to look forward to. Not only will they be covering a thrilling year of football, but they’ll also be hosting the 2025 Super Bowl, which Fox will televise in February.
With Bradshaw and Strahan leading the charge, viewers can expect more laughter, unexpected moments, and top-tier football analysis as the season unfolds.
