Fantasy Football Since when is "God Bless America" a stand up and remove your hat song? - Page 8

**Saulbadguy** · 05-23-2012, 08:32 AM

I was at the Royals game on Sunday, and before the singing of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame", someone sang "God Bless America".

I was already standing, so I sang along, but I heard some dumbass hayseed yell "TAKE OFF YERRRR HAT" to another fan.

At what point did this become a "tradition", like the singing of "take me out" at Major League Baseball games?

Demonpenz · 05-23-2012, 01:58 PM

You know who hates "God Save the queen?" ..........Reggie Jackson

**Rain Man** · 05-23-2012, 01:59 PM

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I also use GDP, GDP per capita, and average household income as a measure.

**kysirsoze** · 05-23-2012, 01:59 PM

I love the Star Spangled Banner as our anthem. I don't really care where the music came from and the lyrics mean more to me than saying how blessed and beautiful America is. I think the fact that it's about a specific event that in the mind of the poet summed up the American spirit is way cooler than a song written specifically to praise the nation in general.

listopencil · 05-23-2012, 02:01 PM

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You realize this song is just "God Save the Queen" with different lyrics, right?

Yeah, but does the DAR let black ladies sing it now?

LVNHACK · 05-23-2012, 04:34 PM

So....You went to a ballgame over the weekend....I guess on every major highway along the ride the US Army had checkpoints every half mile with hummers a crew of 4 and a 50 cal. Once you got into KC there was a Police checkpoint on every block and you tied a colored rag on your steering wheel, side or rear view mirror or better yet you flew a flag of the prophet that best identified your faith so you wouldn't get pulled over at the checkpoint and searched.

Then when you got to the parking area 1/2 mile maybe more from the stadium your car was searched by a dog team to ensure you weren't driving a car loaded with explosives. Then you and your....oh that's right, wife, girlfriend or daughter couldn't attend with you because their really not worthy to attend a function like a ballgame.

When you finally got into the stadium safely and were enjoying yourself I could see where it would be a real pain in the ass to remove your cap when you stood and listened to a worthless song.

Damn America really sucks.....Don't forget cerfew at 10:00 pm you gotta be off the streets.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 05-23-2012, 04:41 PM

This thread is proof the terrorists have won. Thanks assholes.

**Donger** · 05-23-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. noonanbeermefever

This thread is proof the terrorists have won. Thanks assholes.

Allahu Akbar!

Dr. Johnny Fever · 05-23-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Allahu Akbar!

I always knew you were on the them with your beady little eyes. How do you have time to mastermind attacks when you're posting on CP 63k times!!! ANSWER ME!

edit... on the them? WTF?

**Donger** · 05-23-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. noonanbeermefever

I always knew you were on the them with your beady little eyes. How do you have time to mastermind attacks when you're posting on CP 63k times!!! ANSWER ME!

I delegate quite a bit.

Hammock Parties · 05-23-2012, 04:58 PM

I'm just waiting for the day when idiots start complaining about me not putting my hand over my heart.

**** you, idiots.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 05-23-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

I delegate quite a bit.

That's a key to any good management. Well done.

**Donger** · 05-23-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Satanic Goat

I'm just waiting for the day when idiots start complaining about me not putting my hand over my heart.

**** you, idiots.

Works for some people:

**BigRedChief** · 05-23-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Graystoke

I have never heard God Bless America at a ballgame. The National Anthem, yes, every game I go to.
And yes, I take off my hat for the National Anthem

Evidently your not a baseball fan. They play it at every basball game in the 7th inning since 9/11.

9/11 was a tramatic experience for the country. Baseball helped heal the country by allowing many fellow fans and citzens to briefly pause to reflect on the loss. I'm okay with a social norm of taking off your baseball hat. Fair or not customs change over time, it is an expectation among the majority these days.

Now, I'd never say anything to someone and would probably tell someone to cool it if they were being obnixous about it. It should be voluntary,

EDIT: Now that I think about it, I was at a game where someone was telling someone else to take their hat off. He did it a 2nd time and a guy a couple of rows behind him told him to shut up, they are free to do whatever they want. The guy yelling turns around ready to yell at the hippy or communist and it was obviously a soldier. He had a marine haircut and was built rock solid and was holding his 2-3 year old daughter. He said nothing and turned around.

**007** · 05-23-2012, 05:16 PM

I would stand and remove my hat for the national anthem but not for God Bless America. Now, if they changed that to the national anthem of course I would then.

Last I checked, there is only one recognized national anthem.

**Ming the Merciless** · 05-23-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LVNHACK

So....You went to a ballgame over the weekend....I guess on every major highway along the ride the US Army had checkpoints every half mile with hummers a crew of 4 and a 50 cal. Once you got into KC there was a Police checkpoint on every block and you tied a colored rag on your steering wheel, side or rear view mirror or better yet you flew a flag of the prophet that best identified your faith so you wouldn't get pulled over at the checkpoint and searched.

Then when you got to the parking area 1/2 mile maybe more from the stadium your car was searched by a dog team to ensure you weren't driving a car loaded with explosives. Then you and your....oh that's right, wife, girlfriend or daughter couldn't attend with you because their really not worthy to attend a function like a ballgame.

When you finally got into the stadium safely and were enjoying yourself I could see where it would be a real pain in the ass to remove your cap when you stood and listened to a worthless song.

Damn America really sucks.....Don't forget cerfew at 10:00 pm you gotta be off the streets.

LOL wut.....You dont take your hat off for GBA.....Youre not trying to suggest that if we don't the world will end?

wut?

05-23-2012, 08:32 AM
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LVNHACK MVP Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Baghdad Casino cash: $10004925	So....You went to a ballgame over the weekend....I guess on every major highway along the ride the US Army had checkpoints every half mile with hummers a crew of 4 and a 50 cal. Once you got into KC there was a Police checkpoint on every block and you tied a colored rag on your steering wheel, side or rear view mirror or better yet you flew a flag of the prophet that best identified your faith so you wouldn't get pulled over at the checkpoint and searched. Then when you got to the parking area 1/2 mile maybe more from the stadium your car was searched by a dog team to ensure you weren't driving a car loaded with explosives. Then you and your....oh that's right, wife, girlfriend or daughter couldn't attend with you because their really not worthy to attend a function like a ballgame. When you finally got into the stadium safely and were enjoying yourself I could see where it would be a real pain in the ass to remove your cap when you stood and listened to a worthless song. Damn America really sucks.....Don't forget cerfew at 10:00 pm you gotta be off the streets. __________________ Bleach really should be used in the gene pool Some people grow up, some just grow old. Last edited by LVNHACK; 05-23-2012 at 05:03 PM..
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007 Shaken. Not stirred. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Casino cash: $12150126 VARSITY	I would stand and remove my hat for the national anthem but not for God Bless America. Now, if they changed that to the national anthem of course I would then. Last I checked, there is only one recognized national anthem.
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