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Toronto mayor Rob Ford falls down while playing fake football

The mayor of Toronto doesn’t have very good football skills. But his GIF game is strong.

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Bill Hanstock
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Rob Ford, the mayor of Toronto, tried to fake a handoff and drop back before a CFL Grey Cup event. It didn’t go super well.

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With those moves, he could play for the Jets! Check out old grey-suit there, rushing to his aid. It’s like someone called in the Calgary or something. He may be fine, or someone maple him up off the ground so he can save face. Not sure who he was faking to and it’s kinda hard to suss out whether there was an intended receiver. Even if he had dropped back successfully to throw a pass, someone would still have to (Sas)katchewan. Who knows, though? He may have a strong arm and would have (Winni)pegged it. Regardless, you’d have to be loony not to laugh at this.

Ford didn’t play football in school; he was in the band. You should see him Manitoba.

(h/t for the GIF goes to Bruce Arthur. You can see the full video of the incident here)

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