The list for July 1, 1997
The Top 15 New Problems for Mike Tyson

  1. Fight controversy may adversely affect pro wrestling career.

  2. Upcoming TV special with Martha Stewart is in doubt.

  3. That constant ringing in his mouth.

  4. Spock vs. Tyson bout hastily cancelled.

  5. Can’t decide between the Crest & Tom’s of Maine endorsement deals.

  6. Kids really start to freak out whenever he tries to play “Got Your Nose.”

  7. New nickname of “Nipsy” less intimidating than “Iron Mike.”

  8. Has absolutely no idea how to handle his next opponent, Vinny “No Ears” Bottatucci.

  9. Nobel people called — they want their peace prize back.

  10. Saturday: Bite some guy’s ear off. Sunday: Ozzy Osbourne won’t stop pestering you to go for a drink.

  11. Willing opponents now down to Vincent Van Gogh and J.Paul Getty, Jr.

  12. Don King, fearing a loss of credibility, ups commission from 98 to 99%

  13. ASPCA has yet to approve match with Marmaduke.

  14. He’s starting to make OJ look respectable.
And the Number 1 New Problem for Mike Tyson…

  1. Recurring fantasies about Ross Perot and Prince Charles.
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CREDITS
Selected from 145 submissions from 49 contributors.
Today’s list authors were:

  • Dave George, Arlington, VA — 1, 7 (6th #1)
  • Jennifer Hart, Arlington, VA — 1 (7th #1)
  • Lloyd Jacobson, Washington, DC — 2
  • Joel McClure, Sterling Heights, MI — 3
  • Blair Bostick, Alexandria, VA — 4
  • Paul Paternoster, Redwood City, CA — 5, 6
  • George Olson, Colorado Springs, CO — 5, 13
  • Gene/Cynthia Markins-Dieden, New Haven, CT — 5
  • Bill Muse, Seattle, WA — 5
  • Bo Williams, Huntsville, AL — 6
  • Hank Weilevy, Fairless Hills, PA — 8
  • Caroline Gennity, Virginia Beach, VA — 9
  • R.M. Weiner, Brighton, MA — 10
  • Steve Hurd, San Ramon, CA — 11
  • Marsha Clodfelter, Corpus Christi, TX — 12
  • Jim Key, Garland, TX — 14
  • Chuck Smith, Woodbridge, VA — 15
  • Matt Diamond, Holland, PA — Banner tag
  • L.L. Cool J, Los Angeles, CA — Ambience
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