Playing of the National Anthem

tempo_n_groove · November 2022

Only international

The Yankees play God Bless America at every damn game too...

I stand and take off my hat if I'm wearing one at a sporting event. It means a lot to some so I don't want to ruffle any feathers.

mace1229 · November 2022

Any sporting event

Its not like I go to so many live sports that I get tired of it. Maybe 2 or 3 a year. I always enjoyed it as a kid. Its fun to hear it live and sing along. It may seem like a silly tradition, but so many traditions are silly. I don't get why anyone is upset over it really. Be indifferent, but why it upsets some people I don't understand.
And I always believed they do it in professional sports because they are "national" teams. The N in NBA, NHL, NFL is "national". Only one that doesn't have national in the name is MLB, but they have the "world" series. Always was kind of funny to me since there are only a couple teams not in the USA, and none of the NFL is outside the US, right?
Don't they do "O Canada" at a Canadian home game? Went to a Blue Jays game when I was there for a PJ show. Pretty sure they did it.

OnWis97 · November 2022

Only international

mace1229 said:

Its not like I go to so many live sports that I get tired of it. Maybe 2 or 3 a year. I always enjoyed it as a kid. Its fun to hear it live and sing along. It may seem like a silly tradition, but so many traditions are silly. I don't get why anyone is upset over it really. Be indifferent, but why it upsets some people I don't understand.
And I always believed they do it in professional sports because they are "national" teams. The N in NBA, NHL, NFL is "national". Only one that doesn't have national in the name is MLB, but they have the "world" series. Always was kind of funny to me since there are only a couple teams not in the USA, and none of the NFL is outside the US, right?
Don't they do "O Canada" at a Canadian home game? Went to a Blue Jays game when I was there for a PJ show. Pretty sure they did it.

Blue Jays fans hear both anthems at every game, since every opponent is from the US. When I see the Blue Jays as the road team in the States, I get two anthems.

Part of the problem with the anthem is that it is political in itself. Either you fall in line or (depending on who you are...fan, player, etc.) risk being vilified in some way. I believe a guy was kicked out of a Yankees game (over ten years ago by now) for leaving his seat during the anthem. And we saw what happened to Kaepernick. We talk a big game about accepting differences, but we do all of these patriotic/nationalistic things to make sure people stay in line.

Gern Blansten · November 2022

Only international

Yeah whenever we play a Canadian team at home both anthems are played. CA has a very nice anthem.

I am mostly annoyed at the showboating. I don't mind it being played I guess....I just wish the performance was consistent. It isn't a song whose tempo should be deviated from in my opinion.

Merkin Baller · November 2022

nicknyr15 said:

None imo. I think it’s a silly tradition.

eddiec said:

It feels like forced Patriotism.

Gern Blansten · November 2022

Only international

Merkin Baller said:

nicknyr15 said:

None imo. I think it’s a silly tradition.

eddiec said:

It feels like forced Patriotism.

that's how I feel when they play that Lee Greenwood song that I discussed above....especially when we have games Fri/Sat/Sun and do that same fucking thing every time

The Juggler · November 2022

I play it every morning before breakfast.

HughFreakingDillon · November 2022

Only international

I think I started a thread about this same topic some time ago.

I think it’s dumb, for local sports anyway. International I get.

Lerxst1992 · November 2022

Gern Blansten said:

Yeah whenever we play a Canadian team at home both anthems are played. CA has a very nice anthem.

I am mostly annoyed at the showboating. I don't mind it being played I guess....I just wish the performance was consistent. It isn't a song whose tempo should be deviated from in my opinion.

damn, ECHL that dedication is impressive! One of the things that is bothersome about the anthem at Isles games, it can be a bit grueling getting to the game, heavy traffic, packed trains (we have direct train service to Belmont now!) long walk, long line getting in, long wait at concessions, and finally can sip that beer and have that burger! Nope wait, must stand, anthem time, figure out how to hold the food, drink, hat, etc without dropping it, all for fake patriotism.

But I think you nailed it about the military moment. We must stand, but yes, they don’t check the stalls, but it’s not like I can run to the bathroom with no notice, once the you must stand message is played. I am thankful folks volunteer for he armed forces, but this new culture thanks to the Iraq war is frustrating.

Hobbes · November 2022

The Juggler said:

I play it every morning before breakfast.

brianlux · November 2022

I think at every game they should play ALL the national anthems at once!

Gern Blansten · November 2022

Only international

brianlux said:

I think at every game they should play ALL the national anthems at once!

maybe we should just remove all of our clothing while it's played...why just a hat?

Gern Blansten · November 2022

Only international

Lerxst1992 said:

Gern Blansten said:

Yeah whenever we play a Canadian team at home both anthems are played. CA has a very nice anthem.

I am mostly annoyed at the showboating. I don't mind it being played I guess....I just wish the performance was consistent. It isn't a song whose tempo should be deviated from in my opinion.

damn, ECHL that dedication is impressive! One of the things that is bothersome about the anthem at Isles games, it can be a bit grueling getting to the game, heavy traffic, packed trains (we have direct train service to Belmont now!) long walk, long line getting in, long wait at concessions, and finally can sip that beer and have that burger! Nope wait, must stand, anthem time, figure out how to hold the food, drink, hat, etc without dropping it, all for fake patriotism.

But I think you nailed it about the military moment. We must stand, but yes, they don’t check the stalls, but it’s not like I can run to the bathroom with no notice, once the you must stand message is played. I am thankful folks volunteer for he armed forces, but this new culture thanks to the Iraq war is frustrating.

yeah and we also have a seat dedicated to the MIA...it's gets spotlighted while Lee Greenwood's piece of shit song gets played. It has a plaque next to it reflecting the dedication and it's own flag. Kind of overboard. There is usually an informal guard (probably some volunteer from a local VFW) that stands next to it to make sure nobody sits in it.

tempo_n_groove · November 2022

Only international

Gern Blansten said:

brianlux said:

I think at every game they should play ALL the national anthems at once!

maybe we should just remove all of our clothing while it's played...why just a hat?

That's my type of party!

josevolution · November 2022

OnWis97 said:

I think "never" would be an appropriate option. That said, I'm OK with it for international (not the Maple Leafs vs the Red Wings, but France vs. Brazil).

It seems that in the United States, once you do something "patriotic" it's hard to go back. So now it's God Bless America in the seventh-inning-stretch on Sundays (maybe every game in some places). It's ultimately just socially pressured compliance with people ready to pounce on anyone that doesn't take off their hat or stand solemnly.

I've had this discussion elsewhere and of course someone pointed out that our country (and what they think makes it great) is more important than some game. OK, well, it's more important than my breakfast, too but I don't sing it before I eat.

It's OK just to go to an event and not shed a manly, patriotic tear.

I’m in this camp too! Like today USA vs Iran I feel it’s appropriate for it to be played.

lastexitlondon · November 2022

tempo_n_groove said:

Gern Blansten said:

brianlux said:

I think at every game they should play ALL the national anthems at once!

maybe we should just remove all of our clothing while it's played...why just a hat?

That's my type of party!

Count me in

mace1229 · November 2022

Any sporting event

Gern Blansten said:

brianlux said:

I think at every game they should play ALL the national anthems at once!

maybe we should just remove all of our clothing while it's played...why just a hat?

I agree. That's why I'm not allowed in Dodger Stadium anymore.

brianlux · November 2022

Gern Blansten said:

brianlux said:

I think at every game they should play ALL the national anthems at once!

maybe we should just remove all of our clothing while it's played...why just a hat?

HAHA! That would be a riot!

This guy took your idea seriously:
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Spiritual_Chaos · November 2022

Only international

Sounds like something out of a dictatorship

PJ_Soul · November 2022

mcgruff10 said:

Along the same path, We say the pledge of allegiance every day at school; I wish they could scale that back to like once a week. It s just weird to me to say it every single morning.

I can't believe that is actually still a thing.

Playing of the National Anthem

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