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6. The whole anthem thing at sports events started during WW II. It's stupid.

Reply to Xavier Breath (Original post)

Sat May 14, 2022, 11:59 PM

May 2022

Now as for praying at the 50 yard line, or third base line or free throw line at the end of a game... now I can get behind that.

Settle down, Agnes. Its sarcasm.

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Jeering of US anthem at Tampa/Toronto NHL playoff game [View all] Xavier Breath May 2022 OP

I'd guess the booing wasn't political but dispair that... brush May 2022 #1

I don't care at all. rownesheck May 2022 #2

"O Canada" leaves "The Star-Spangled Banner" in the dust. Prof. Toru Tanaka May 2022 #4

There should be a show of respect True Dough May 2022 #3

They can think about it til next season, cause they're out Bristlecone May 2022 #5

The whole anthem thing at sports events started during WW II. It's stupid. 3Hotdogs May 2022 #6