National Anthem at the Super Bowl

garyedolan · Post by **garyedolan** » February 4th, 2012, 2:30 pm

As stated to me by one of my classmates and for the sake of argument, this is my opinion!

“So, with all the kindness I can muster, I give this one piece of advice to the next pop star who is asked to sing the national anthem at a sporting event: save the vocal gymnastics and the physical gyrations for your concerts. Just sing this song the way you were taught to sing it in kindergarten — straight up, no styling. Sing it with the constant awareness that there are soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines watching you from bases and outposts all over the world. Don’t make them cringe with your self-centered ego gratification. Sing it as if you are standing before a row of 86-year-old WWII vets wearing their Purple Hearts, Silver Stars and flag pins on their cardigans and you want them to be proud of you for honoring them and the country they love — not because you want them to think you are a superstar musician. They could see that from the costumes, the makeup and the entourages. Sing “The Star Spangled Banner” with the courtesy and humility that tells the audience that it is about America , not you.”

Jim · Post by **Jim** » February 4th, 2012, 9:27 pm

I never say anything bad about Madonna. she may get around to me yet. Nor do I say anything bad about Paris Hilton.

GoldCoast · Post by **GoldCoast** » February 5th, 2012, 4:51 pm

As I think you know, my standards are not very high. That said... Madonna? You're better than that Jim. Paris Hilton on the other hand...

IEDmagnet · Post by **IEDmagnet** » February 5th, 2012, 6:49 pm

GoldCoast wrote: Paris Hilton on the other hand...

Seriously Brother? Paris? Too skinny and a mega twat. She would be alright as the hood ornament of a speeding Cadillac.

GoldCoast · Post by **GoldCoast** » February 5th, 2012, 8:49 pm

I've had a thing for her ever since the "taping incident". I can't explain it - it just is.

*EDITED TO CLEAN UP MY MESS*

rgrokelley · Post by **rgrokelley** » February 6th, 2012, 2:11 am

I noticed that they still play "America the Beautiful" first, before the National Anthem. This is to appease the tree hugging tofu eaters out there who are offended by that violent Star Spangled Banner. I wish they would cut that crap out. Besided, the tree hugging tofu eaters are not watching the Super Bowl anyway.

colt1rgr · Post by **colt1rgr** » February 6th, 2012, 2:20 pm

GoldCoast wrote:As I think you know, my standards are not very high. That said... Madonna? You're better than that Jim. Paris Hilton on the other hand...

Madonnas been rode more times than Space Mountain......................... No Thanks!

Jim · Post by **Jim** » February 6th, 2012, 4:20 pm

Old Grunt wrote:Don't worry, Jim. Rosanne Barr's still available.

...and so she shall remain.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » February 6th, 2012, 5:28 pm

xray wrote:Don't deny it YOU would!!!

No way in Hell!

GoldCoast · Post by **GoldCoast** » February 6th, 2012, 7:21 pm

Hmmm.... Rosanne Barr or Rosie O'Donnell.... Now there's a good night's dreamin' right there!

Ranger Ron · Post by **Ranger Ron** » February 7th, 2012, 7:31 am

garyedolan wrote:As stated to me by one of my classmates and for the sake of argument, this is my opinion!

“So, with all the kindness I can muster, I give this one piece of advice to the next pop star who is asked to sing the national anthem at a sporting event: save the vocal gymnastics and the physical gyrations for your concerts. Just sing this song the way you were taught to sing it in kindergarten — straight up, no styling. Sing it with the constant awareness that there are soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines watching you from bases and outposts all over the world. Don’t make them cringe with your self-centered ego gratification. Sing it as if you are standing before a row of 86-year-old WWII vets wearing their Purple Hearts, Silver Stars and flag pins on their cardigans and you want them to be proud of you for honoring them and the country they love — not because you want them to think you are a superstar musician. They could see that from the costumes, the makeup and the entourages. Sing “The Star Spangled Banner” with the courtesy and humility that tells the audience that it is about America , not you.”

Thanks so much Gary. I have often felt this way but could never have put into words this well. I hope you don't mind if I borrow it.

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