Izzy Posted 25 September 2017 Posted 25 September 2017 1 hour ago, MattP said: http://www.totalprosports.com/2017/09/25/after-standing-for-anthem-steelers-alejandro-villanueva-now-has-the-best-selling-jersey-in-the-nfl/ Smart guy, ker-ching.
Jimothy Posted 25 September 2017 Posted 25 September 2017 24 minutes ago, MattP said: Fair enough, I don't believe in God either but it's never crossed my mind not to sing the anthem because of it. What would you change it to if you had that choice?
Guest Posted 25 September 2017 Posted 25 September 2017 27 minutes ago, Buce said: Nothing springs to mind - I would prefer to see a new anthem written that celebrates what's good about our nation, without reference to God or the monarchy. There's lots of good material out there about tea, sarcasm and getting as shitfaced as possible. We'll be fine
davieG Posted 25 September 2017 Posted 25 September 2017 Probably not suitable for work or anything else. https://scontent.flhr3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/21762035_10155823781172049_2469496925688822752_n.jpg?oh=f3b6ad335604d7809a029b46c0df9bc5&oe=5A4F0DE8
Buce Posted 25 September 2017 Posted 25 September 2017 25 minutes ago, davieG said: Probably not suitable for work or anything else. https://scontent.flhr3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/21762035_10155823781172049_2469496925688822752_n.jpg?oh=f3b6ad335604d7809a029b46c0df9bc5&oe=5A4F0DE8 I can see why you didn't embed it.
Buce Posted 25 September 2017 Posted 25 September 2017 47 minutes ago, Izzy Muzzett said: And he's got the least American sounding name of the whole team! What is an American sounding name?
davieG Posted 25 September 2017 Posted 25 September 2017 1 minute ago, Buce said: I can see why you didn't embed it. I tried to use the spoiler option but I still can't get it to work.
Izzy Posted 25 September 2017 Posted 25 September 2017 Just now, Buce said: What is an American sounding name? Smith, Johnson, Williams, Brown and Jones were the most common last names, according to a Census Bureau analysis of the 2010 Census.
Countryfox Posted 25 September 2017 Posted 25 September 2017 1 minute ago, Buce said: What is an American sounding name? Hyram J Hackenbacker.
Buce Posted 25 September 2017 Posted 25 September 2017 Just now, Izzy Muzzett said: Smith, Johnson, Williams, Brown and Jones were the most common last names, according to a Census Bureau analysis of the 2010 Census. Using that criteria, does that mean Mohammed is an English sounding name?
Buce Posted 25 September 2017 Posted 25 September 2017 1 minute ago, Countryfox said: Hyram J Hackenbacker. Jr.
Buce Posted 25 September 2017 Posted 25 September 2017 4 minutes ago, davieG said: I tried to use the spoiler option but I still can't get it to work. It's just your age, Davie... Bloody new-fangled interweb.
Izzy Posted 25 September 2017 Posted 25 September 2017 2 minutes ago, Buce said: Using that criteria, does that mean Mohammed is an English sounding name? Stop looking for an argument. It was merely an observation. I take it back and apologise if you or anyone else is offended...
davieG Posted 25 September 2017 Posted 25 September 2017 Just now, Buce said: It's just your age, Davie... Bloody new-fangled interweb. I'm not that bad with technology just not that good.
Buce Posted 25 September 2017 Posted 25 September 2017 1 minute ago, Izzy Muzzett said: Stop looking for an argument. It was merely an observation. I take it back and apologise if you or anyone else is offended... Woah, why would I, or anybody else, be offended? It just occurred to me that a nation built on immigration wouldn't have a 'typical' name. And I certainly wasn't looking for an argument: https://qz.com/1082778/popular-baby-names-muhammad-is-actually-the-most-boys-name-in-england-and-wales-not-oliver/
Izzy Posted 25 September 2017 Posted 25 September 2017 5 minutes ago, Buce said: Woah, why would I, or anybody else, be offended? It just occurred to me that a nation built on immigration wouldn't have a 'typical' name. And I certainly wasn't looking for an argument: https://qz.com/1082778/popular-baby-names-muhammad-is-actually-the-most-boys-name-in-england-and-wales-not-oliver/ No worries, it was a clumsy thing for me to say.
bovril Posted 25 September 2017 Posted 25 September 2017 Why do they play the anthem before a game anyway? Seems a tad excessive. Any excuse for Americans to get teary and wave a flag, I guess.
Koke Posted 26 September 2017 Posted 26 September 2017 Americans obsession with a flag and a shit song will forever bewildere me. Anyone who puts symbolism over people is a cretin. My uncle is married to an Irish woman. She works wirh orphans and homeless peiple, and poor people in general. I've never seen her with an Irish flag or any Irish memorabilia ever but she's a patriot, via her actions.
Koke Posted 26 September 2017 Posted 26 September 2017 16 hours ago, bovril said: Why do they play the anthem before a game anyway? Seems a tad excessive. Any excuse for Americans to get teary and wave a flag, I guess. Imagine if we had to sing God save the Queen before every Premier League game? There would be boos ringing out from every ground every week.
Stadt Posted 26 September 2017 Posted 26 September 2017 As British (English) people we're about as unpatriotic as you can get really but that's probably because we have a shit anthem, a shit flag (The union flag is good but the St. George's is wank) and a shit football team.
Guest MattP Posted 26 September 2017 Posted 26 September 2017 4 minutes ago, Koke said: Imagine if we had to sing God save the Queen before every Premier League game? There would be boos ringing out from every ground every week. Would there? It would get a bit tiresome but I've never heard an English crowd boo their own national anthem.
lifted*fox Posted 26 September 2017 Posted 26 September 2017 Our national anthem is a drab, outdated piece of shit that doesn't represent the beliefs of much of our society. Some sick lyrics being busted out around the globe though: http://mentalfloss.com/article/88826/15-colorful-lyrics-national-anthems-around-world Quote BANGLADESH: LET'S PLAY IN THE DIRT O mother! The fragrance from your mango groves makes me wild with joy, Ah, what a thrill! Tune.
SouthStandUpperTier Posted 26 September 2017 Posted 26 September 2017 Why do they play the anthem before a game anyway? Seems a tad excessive. Any excuse for Americans to get teary and wave a flag, I guess. Americans obsession with a flag and a shit song will forever bewildere me. And they love to milk it for all its worth. Reminds me of this Simpsons clip.
Guest Posted 26 September 2017 Posted 26 September 2017 20 hours ago, bovril said: Why do they play the anthem before a game anyway? Seems a tad excessive. Any excuse for Americans to get teary and wave a flag, I guess. Its God bless Anerica that gets me. If there was a God who was good I'm sure the us of a would be a loooong way down his list for blessings.
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