National Anthem

[R-Jack]

Some people would think that Born in the USA would be an appropriate anthem, but not for the reasons a Vanity Fair reader would think.

[Shlomart Ben Yisrael]

Some people would think that Born in the USA would be an appropriate anthem, but not for the reasons a Vanity Fair reader would think.

That's deep.

:|

[Cuda]

am I the only one not surprised that scott is a vanity fair reader?

[trev]

am I the only one not surprised that scott is a vanity fair reader?

Are you saying he's a vanity fairy?

[Shlomart Ben Yisrael]

Oh trev, you saucy scamp!

:o

[Truman]

According to another poll of stupid people, 22% (the most) think "Born in the USA" should be the New National Anthem

Not to pick nits, but...

[Shlomart Ben Yisrael]

Your national anthem was already perfected.

[Truman]

I didn't write the headline Tru - I just click the links and bring them here for intellectual dissection

Wrong Board. Are you new here?!

I'm thinking that an editor may have stepped in to correct another one of Screwey's errors, as the headline now reads: "The 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair Poll: Americans Love the Boss." But he DID miss the url: http://www.vanityfair.com/magazine/2012 ... ow_item7_8

Don't you have customers to save from outrageous fees or something?

Now that hurts. And here I keep holding you up to my sons as "One of America's Great Success Stories."

Work hard, get your education, and you too may one day be able to idle away time part-owner of one of America's great smack boards...

[kcdave]

Born In The USA lyrics

Born down in a dead man town
The first kick I took was when I hit the ground
......yadda yadda yadda
Born in the USA
Born in the USA
Born in the USA ..... HOME OF THE CHIEEEEEEEEEEEFS!

I like it.

[Diego in Seattle]

Bwa.....

the deciders are still deciding how best to monetize T1B - I voted for t-shirts and travel mugs, PSU wants to sell laundry coupons and 88 thinks we should just sue for patent infringements and libel.

As for idling away - here's today's view:

Going to see a game at Petco?

[Felix]

Marvin Gaye's performance of the national anthem at the 1983 NBA All Star game is the best version I've ever heard....he took the song, gave it a much needed makeover and turned it into something with meaning and unforgettable.....

Born in the USA? are you fucking me?
Bruce can't attend every event where the national anthem is played and anyone else trying to sing it would look like a fucking tool....

anybody that thinks that should have their head examined....what the fuck is wrong with people in this country?

[Left Seater]

No - that's the view from top of my hotel. The open air bar up there has a view of the field and we watched parts of the game during a reception there last night

San Diego ________, what do I win? :wink:

Edit - you win

I just don't want room service delivering 100 pizzas at 2:00 AM

[trev]

Yes, that view sure beats the view I saw from the KC airport. Luckily, I have it every day.

[Terry in Crapchester]

Anyone who thinks Born in the USA should be the National Anthem should have his head examined -- or at least be forced to listen ti the lyrics. The song is about America's failure to live up to its promise. Important to remember, sure, but not exactly appropriate as a celebration of the U.S.

The Star-Spangled Banner is too difficult to sing, and its language is too arcane. I'm with Sam on this one: the National Anthem should be America the Beautiful. I could also gi for America, except that its music is taken directly from God Save the Queen.

If we must have a more contemporary song as the National Anthem, I would nominate the following:

Charlie Daniels Band, In America (may have too many dated references)
Neil Diamond, America (the righties may object to this one, as it's about immigration)
Joe Vitale, Lady on the Rock (my personal choice).

[Mikey]

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

[MgoBlue-LightSpecial]

Wang Chung - Everybody Have Fun Tonight