LabattBlue Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 When attending a sporting event it seems that more and more people no longer put their hand over their heart during the singing off the anthem and in a few cases, even some people who don't remove their hats. What about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I always remember to remove my hat but I can't say I put my hand on my heart every time. I do occasionally but I don't always think of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 What's the etiquette for a national anthem performed outside during absolutely brutal winter weather? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 What's the etiquette for a national anthem performed outside during absolutely brutal winter weather? I try to avoid going to Bills games so I no longer worry about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 What about you? Never. I'm not even sure what the gesture means. (hand over heart) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwcolour Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I usually hold my hat over my heart after I take it off my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 What's the etiquette for a national anthem performed outside during absolutely brutal winter weather? I always take my hat off even in some of the worst weather at some of the local high schooll footbal games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McJeff215 Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 At Thrashers games, the crowd shouts "night" when the singer gets to that part. I find that more disrespectful than either of the two points you listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude_Verret Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 At Thrashers games, the crowd shouts "night" when the singer gets to that part. I find that more disrespectful than either of the two points you listed. Just like in Carolina they shout "red". I agree, very disrespectful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 At RIT hockey games we yell TIGERS! over "brave" at the end...It's not out of disrespect or anything, it's just what we do. We also unfurl a 20ft by 30ft American Flag over our corner of the arena and the people under it push it up and down during "banner yet wave". So I guess you could say we try to balance it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted April 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Never. I'm not even sure what the gesture means. (hand over heart) http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/36/301.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I hate when dorks shout out during the anthem or yell RED or other things. If you want to harass folks for hand on heart and hat off also harass folks about remaining silent till the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted April 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I've seen some cement heads at the hockey games yell out DUH during the Canadian anthem whenever the word Cana-"da" is sung. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ForTripping Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 At Thrashers games, the crowd shouts "night" when the singer gets to that part. I find that more disrespectful than either of the two points you listed. Night is shouted but it is for the lost team the Atlanta Knights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I can't help but think that anthems before professional sporting events are a very stupid tradition that I enjoy. I once went to a Movie theater in Asia where everyone stood for the national anthem before the movie started, I commented to my host that I thought it was strange, and he shrugged and said it was no stranger than playing an Anthem before a game of baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Night is shouted but it is for the lost team the Atlanta Knights The wikipedia entry on them says that their national anthem singer actually encouraged them to say it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec_Rafales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I can't help but think that anthems before professional sporting events are a very stupid tradition that I enjoy. I once went to a Movie theater in Asia where everyone stood for the national anthem before the movie started, I commented to my host that I thought it was strange, and he shrugged and said it was no stranger than playing an Anthem before a game of baseball. I said something just like this in another thread. I still don't understand why we sing national anthems before sporting events, but I don't have a problem with it. Do they do this before domestic competitions in countries outside of North America? Oh, and if I'm wearing a hat, I remove it; I do put my hand over my heart, and I actually sing the anthem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I hate when dorks shout out during the anthem or yell RED or other things. If you want to harass folks for hand on heart and hat off also harass folks about remaining silent till the end Red? I don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Red? I don't get it. Team color. They should all have their nuts shorn and put in Vice clamps for 12 turns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Team color. They should all have their nuts shorn and put in Vice clamps for 12 turns. excellent use of the past tense of shear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Team color. They should all have their nuts shorn and put in Vice clamps for 12 turns. Even the ladies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 I can't help but think that anthems before professional sporting events are a very stupid tradition that I enjoy. I once went to a Movie theater in Asia where everyone stood for the national anthem before the movie started, I commented to my host that I thought it was strange, and he shrugged and said it was no stranger than playing an Anthem before a game of baseball. When I served, it was standard at every movie theatre on every military installation to play the anthem before the movie. Everyone stood - silent - with their hands over their hearts or saluting if in uniform until it was over. It doesn't matter to me when it's played. I have a low opinion of people who can't seem to be able to take a moment out of their ever so f'ing important selves to show the proper respect for the symbol of freedom that they enjoy, and for those that gave their lives to defend it. The least you can do is remove your hat, shut up and stand still for a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 When I served, it was standard at every movie theatre on every military installation to play the anthem before the movie. Everyone stood - silent - with their hands over their hearts or saluting if in uniform until it was over. It doesn't matter to me when it's played. I have a low opinion of people who can't seem to be able to take a moment out of their ever so f'ing important selves to show the proper respect for the symbol of freedom that they enjoy, and for those that gave their lives to defend it. The least you can do is remove your hat, shut up and stand still for a minute. I wonder how many people have actually been taught about the hand over heart gesture (with hat in hand, at that!)? God knows, you can't teach such things in school any more. Actually, to be honest, I wasn't sure about the hand over heart etiquette and for some reason thought only women should do that. I've never done it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFITZ1 Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 I can't help but think that anthems before professional sporting events are a very stupid tradition that I enjoy. I once went to a Movie theater in Asia where everyone stood for the national anthem before the movie started, I commented to my host that I thought it was strange, and he shrugged and said it was no stranger than playing an Anthem before a game of baseball. The tradition of playing the national anthem before a sporting event started during WWII to give pause to remember those fighting overseas and would not be enjoying the national pastime. The tradition stuck. It's still a good thing. If it weren't played at sporting events, we would rarely hear it. It's better to keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimiVbaby Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 When I served, it was standard at every movie theatre on every military installation to play the anthem before the movie. Everyone stood - silent - with their hands over their hearts or saluting if in uniform until it was over. It doesn't matter to me when it's played. I have a low opinion of people who can't seem to be able to take a moment out of their ever so f'ing important selves to show the proper respect for the symbol of freedom that they enjoy, and for those that gave their lives to defend it. The least you can do is remove your hat, shut up and stand still for a minute. Laying it on thick, but very true. I like the whole production really. Not only is it honoring the men and women overseas, but I think it adds to the suspense of a big game. Even if we haven't had one of those in awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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