Home of the Chiefs. Great tradition, or terrible injustice? - Page 3

**Saulbadguy** · 08-29-2006, 01:13 PM

I was engaged in a heated "discussion" about this on another board, and many seem to think saying "Home of the Chiefs" is butchering the national anthem, and should not be done.

What say you, Chiefs fans?

The Dude Abides · 08-29-2006, 02:13 PM

And who are we disrespecting, anyway? The only ones who could come close are veterans. Certainly not our leaders! This country is nothing what it once was. Government is run by corporations and special interests, the only reason they continue with senate and congress etc. is to keep people placated. Disrepect of the national anthem is the least of our worries.

Stinger · 08-29-2006, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by chagrin

Doing it at a CHIEFS game at Arrowhead and for games only shouldn't be a problem.

Apperently those who attended the Dallas game last year didn't get this memo, cause it was loud for an away game, lot of chief fans at that game.

sedated · 08-29-2006, 02:41 PM

it's cool, and it's ours.

so fuck 'em

Jilly · 08-29-2006, 02:43 PM

"I'm about to go America, all over their asses!!"

**Bob Dole** · 08-29-2006, 02:49 PM

Ask this person how they feel about Dallas being called "America's Team" for the past 20 years...

ncognito · 08-29-2006, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Dole

Ask this person how they feel about Dallas being called "America's Team" for the past 20 years...

Excellent point Senator!! That is disrespectful!

irishjayhawk · 08-29-2006, 03:09 PM

Bob Dole raises a good point there. And I must add that anyone who finds that to be disrespectful is in line with those who though the Emmys intro was indecent. These people really need to consider their options.

Calcountry · 08-29-2006, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dude Abides

And who are we disrespecting, anyway? The only ones who could come close are veterans. Certainly not our leaders! This country is nothing what it once was. Government is run by corporations and special interests, the only reason they continue with senate and congress etc. is to keep people placated. Disrepect of the national anthem is the least of our worries.

You forgot to say Bush was da debil.

Hammock Parties · 08-29-2006, 03:42 PM

i took my wife to her first game at arrowhead stadium last year(by the way it was against the eagles so it was kick ass at first, then sucked major balls) and she got really startled when we were singing the national anthem and everybody in the entire stadium screamed chiefs. of course i know it was coming, but didnt tell her. I feel that it isnt really mocking America, so its just fine. Too many damned liberals with picket signs up their asses.

leviw · 08-29-2006, 03:53 PM

The Atlanta Braves started it.

**HemiEd** · 08-29-2006, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

As a Chiefs fan, I think it's fun. As an American, I think it's disrespectful.

This is how I feel, but not strongly.

Raiderhater · 08-29-2006, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj

The slight disrespect is outweighed by the fun and uniqueness of the chant. And yes, it is slightly disrespectful. The first game after 9/11 everyone said "brave" not "Chiefs" - why? Because it would have been disrespectful to say "Chiefs."

This and Iowanian's posts pretty much say it all. When it comes right down to it, we show the due respect to the nation and those who have and are fighting for it.

Some how I doubt our forefathers would have much of an issue with the way we conduct our game day rituals.

**Bearcat** · 08-29-2006, 06:05 PM

What's the point of singing it at domestic sporting events anyway? It's just another handed-down tradition that's lost any purpose that it ever (might have) had. My most patriotic moments certainly aren't after drinking beer in the parking lot for 3 hours getting pumped up for a football game. If anything, inserting Chiefs at the end makes it slightly more relevant.

Calcountry · 08-29-2006, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhawkerman2001

i took my wife to her first game at arrowhead stadium last year(by the way it was against the eagles so it was kick ass at first, then sucked major balls) and she got really startled when we were singing the national anthem and everybody in the entire stadium screamed chiefs. of course i know it was coming, but didnt tell her. I feel that it isnt really mocking America, so its just fine. Too many damned liberals with picket signs up their asses.

THis is never on the air when the game is broadcast, it is always on commerical. Does anyone have a clip of this that I can listen to?

Raiderhater · 08-29-2006, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bunnytrdr

THis is never on the air when the game is broadcast, it is always on commerical. Does anyone have a clip of this that I can listen to?

It wouldn't be the same, obviously. You really need to experience it first hand to truly appreciate it.

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irishjayhawk Feelin' Alright Join Date: Aug 2004 Casino cash: $10004900	Bob Dole raises a good point there. And I must add that anyone who finds that to be disrespectful is in line with those who though the Emmys intro was indecent. These people really need to consider their options.
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Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4730478	i took my wife to her first game at arrowhead stadium last year(by the way it was against the eagles so it was kick ass at first, then sucked major balls) and she got really startled when we were singing the national anthem and everybody in the entire stadium screamed chiefs. of course i know it was coming, but didnt tell her. I feel that it isnt really mocking America, so its just fine. Too many damned liberals with picket signs up their asses. __________________ Chiefs game films
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leviw Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Casino cash: $10004900	The Atlanta Braves started it.
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08-29-2006, 06:05 PM	#43
Bearcat Would an idiot do that? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Arizona Casino cash: $2834931	What's the point of singing it at domestic sporting events anyway? It's just another handed-down tradition that's lost any purpose that it ever (might have) had. My most patriotic moments certainly aren't after drinking beer in the parking lot for 3 hours getting pumped up for a football game. If anything, inserting Chiefs at the end makes it slightly more relevant. __________________
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