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SHRED

(28,136 posts) Mon Sep 19, 2016, 11:10 AM Sep 2016

Why is the National Anthem played at sporting events anyway? [View all]

I've never understood that...still don't.

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Why is the National Anthem played at sporting events anyway? [View all] SHRED Sep 2016 OP

It started during WWI, but didn't become everyday until WWII ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2016 #1

Big events with 20,000+ people The2ndWheel Sep 2016 #7

I'm a season ticket holder for an AHL hockey team ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2016 #10

You get all 3 of those songs every game? The2ndWheel Sep 2016 #17

Pretty much ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2016 #25

It was not the official anthem....until 1931 Historic NY Sep 2016 #22

OK oldtime dfl_er Sep 2016 #31

I agree Ron Obvious Sep 2016 #2

Because how else will you know that the demolition derby will kick ass? Orrex Sep 2016 #3

AMERICA F*#K YEAH! SHRED Sep 2016 #6

To show we're not like communist or fascist countries that rely on patriotism to shut others up. Brickbat Sep 2016 #4

Should be singing deaniac21 Sep 2016 #5

So you'll buy a Coke at the concession stand? ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2016 #9

I'm still vexed about the fact that they don't sing... demmiblue Sep 2016 #8

They still do ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2016 #11

It's been awhile since I have been to a game. demmiblue Sep 2016 #16

As far as I know they do both. ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2016 #23

We went to a ballgame last night. Croney Sep 2016 #37

Last time I went to a ballgame sakabatou Sep 2016 #14

It Shouldn't Be ProfessorGAC Sep 2016 #12

Well the military does own our flag...correct? SHRED Sep 2016 #13

Duh! ProfessorGAC Sep 2016 #15

If it started during WWII The2ndWheel Sep 2016 #18

Another Post Above Says WWI ProfessorGAC Sep 2016 #20

I'll correct myself and say it didn't start at EVERY game until WW2 ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2016 #26

Fair Enough! ProfessorGAC Sep 2016 #30

Meh, I don't know about that ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2016 #32

Rote ProfessorGAC Sep 2016 #36

The origin of it doesn't matter The2ndWheel Sep 2016 #39

Why isn't the National Anthem played at golf tournaments Brother Buzz Sep 2016 #19

Because the acoustics on open plains is just horrible. DetlefK Sep 2016 #35

That's why God invented bagpipes Brother Buzz Sep 2016 #38

Private events...they can do as they please. nt Dreamer Tatum Sep 2016 #21

That's a given. ronnie624 Sep 2016 #28

I don't think "because they can" is a valid answer to "why?" LanternWaste Sep 2016 #34

The question of "why" is vacuous. Dreamer Tatum Sep 2016 #40

A few years ago ... Tracer Sep 2016 #24

Brave move SHRED Sep 2016 #27

The national anthem is not jingoistic. Dreamer Tatum Sep 2016 #41

My question exactly. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2016 #29

Over the last few years RickHworth Sep 2016 #33