"Disrespectful" Version of National Anthem - Page 2

Barcode · 01-27-2011, 05:51 AM

There is NOTHING Wrong with the way she sang that.

shilala · 01-27-2011, 06:37 AM

The fact that she took all the time and effort to take it to heart and make it as beautiful as she humanly could is testament to her respect. It happens day in and day out all over, I've heard hundreds of versions over the years played at ball games and so forth.
I'm very proud of her. The fact that she's left hurt after her effort just makes me sad. Unfortunately people can be real assholes when they put their mind to it.

replicant_argent · 01-27-2011, 08:25 AM

While I am a fan of a more traditional Anthem, (I occasionally sing along, and this allows my awful voice to blend in and not sound so bad. I like to know where the notes and tempo are going.) she did a fine job. She obviously put a lot of work into practicing for her performance, and she actually got all the words right. (Something I have had the misfortune of hearing butchered many times.)
What is disrespectful, and what I do react to, is people not removing their hats, talking incessantly, and disrespecting others who would like to show their respect for their nation, their Armed Forces, and the dead by distracting from the experience.
More than a few times, I have barked at and individual or groups of people in a parking lot or in a bleacher.
It is my way, unfortunately, as tactless as it may be.

kelmac07 · 01-27-2011, 08:29 AM

No issues from me...she did an OUTSTANDING job. Beautiful voice!!

School administration in Bloomington.

G G · 01-27-2011, 09:16 AM

Great job and kudos to her. I have heard lots of versions where folks used a lot more "embellishment" than she did and no one was complaining.

yourchoice · 01-27-2011, 09:25 AM

Nothing offensive IMHO. A little different, but nicely sung (or is it sang?).

canadianbeaver · 01-27-2011, 09:41 AM

What the heck? A beautiful singer! She had a thing about reaching low notes so she went a different route a bit. So what? If she was my daughter I would be very proud of her.

CB

Dave128 · 01-27-2011, 09:52 AM

Where's the disrespect? She did a great job. I'd like to see the school officials try to do a better job.

01-27-2011, 10:10 AM

Really good voice and I didn't feel it was disrespectful at all. I've heard celebrities do alot worse and feel that some of their versions could be considered disrespectful.

Whee · 01-27-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

While I am a fan of a more traditional Anthem, (I occasionally sing along, and this allows my awful voice to blend in and not sound so bad. I like to know where the notes and tempo are going.) she did a fine job. She obviously put a lot of work into practicing for her performance, and she actually got all the words right. (Something I have had the misfortune of hearing butchered many times.)
What is disrespectful, and what I do react to, is people not removing their hats, talking incessantly, and disrespecting others who would like to show their respect for their nation, their Armed Forces, and the dead by distracting from the experience.
More than a few times, I have barked at and individual or groups of people in a parking lot or in a bleacher.
It is my way, unfortunately, as tactless as it may be.

Sometimes, ice from my drink accidentally falls out of my hand and lands on the heads of these idiots.

01-27-2011, 10:35 AM

The people complaining are just being racist assholes. Leave her the **** alone, she is a 16 year old girl and it takes a lot for someone to get in front of a crowd and talk, let alone sing the National Anthem. I think she did a fine job and I would be honored to have her sing at a function I attended.

RGD. · 01-27-2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

I know where to send it.

Either post or PM then if you would.

Ron

Knip23 · 01-27-2011, 09:28 PM

Not to bad, i didnt think it was disrespectful at all, every pop star and jessabell do it. So why can a High School girl do it?

Some people are just stupid.

01-27-2011, 05:51 AM	#21
Barcode Adjusting to the Life Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Tom Location: Everett, WA Posts: 477 Trading: (16)	Re: "Disrespectful" Version of National Anthem There is NOTHING Wrong with the way she sang that.

01-27-2011, 06:37 AM	#22
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: "Disrespectful" Version of National Anthem The fact that she took all the time and effort to take it to heart and make it as beautiful as she humanly could is testament to her respect. It happens day in and day out all over, I've heard hundreds of versions over the years played at ball games and so forth. I'm very proud of her. The fact that she's left hurt after her effort just makes me sad. Unfortunately people can be real assholes when they put their mind to it. __________________

01-27-2011, 08:25 AM	#23
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: "Disrespectful" Version of National Anthem While I am a fan of a more traditional Anthem, (I occasionally sing along, and this allows my awful voice to blend in and not sound so bad. I like to know where the notes and tempo are going.) she did a fine job. She obviously put a lot of work into practicing for her performance, and she actually got all the words right. (Something I have had the misfortune of hearing butchered many times.) What is disrespectful, and what I do react to, is people not removing their hats, talking incessantly, and disrespecting others who would like to show their respect for their nation, their Armed Forces, and the dead by distracting from the experience. More than a few times, I have barked at and individual or groups of people in a parking lot or in a bleacher. It is my way, unfortunately, as tactless as it may be. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

01-27-2011, 08:29 AM	#24
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: "Disrespectful" Version of National Anthem No issues from me...she did an OUTSTANDING job. Beautiful voice!! School administration in Bloomington. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

01-27-2011, 09:16 AM	#25
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: "Disrespectful" Version of National Anthem Great job and kudos to her. I have heard lots of versions where folks used a lot more "embellishment" than she did and no one was complaining.

01-27-2011, 09:25 AM	#26
yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,095 Trading: (36)	Re: "Disrespectful" Version of National Anthem Nothing offensive IMHO. A little different, but nicely sung (or is it sang?).

01-27-2011, 09:41 AM	#27
canadianbeaver canadianbeaver Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Lisa Location: Thornbury, Ontario Posts: 28 Trading: (0)	Re: "Disrespectful" Version of National Anthem What the heck? A beautiful singer! She had a thing about reaching low notes so she went a different route a bit. So what? If she was my daughter I would be very proud of her. CB __________________ Coffee, cigars, single malt scotch. Three for three.

01-27-2011, 09:52 AM	#28
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: "Disrespectful" Version of National Anthem Where's the disrespect? She did a great job. I'd like to see the school officials try to do a better job. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

01-27-2011, 10:10 AM	#29
mpd340 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: "Disrespectful" Version of National Anthem Really good voice and I didn't feel it was disrespectful at all. I've heard celebrities do alot worse and feel that some of their versions could be considered disrespectful.

01-27-2011, 10:35 AM	#31
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: "Disrespectful" Version of National Anthem The people complaining are just being racist assholes. Leave her the **** alone, she is a 16 year old girl and it takes a lot for someone to get in front of a crowd and talk, let alone sing the National Anthem. I think she did a fine job and I would be honored to have her sing at a function I attended.

01-27-2011, 09:28 PM	#33
Knip23 Keep It Simple Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Destrey Location: Ft. Polk/ Leesville Posts: 545 Trading: (10)	Re: "Disrespectful" Version of National Anthem Not to bad, i didnt think it was disrespectful at all, every pop star and jessabell do it. So why can a High School girl do it? Some people are just stupid. __________________ Leave No Cigar unsmoked!