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View Poll Results: Should we change the American national anthem?
Our current anthem works just fine. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. 75 89.29%
Let's change it up. We should keep things fresh. 9 10.71%
I'm not American and don't feel that I should vote on this poll. 0 0%
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Old 07-01-2022, 10:58 AM  
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New national anthem nomination thread.
Mods, feel free to move this to DC if necessary, but I view this as a patriotic topic and not a political topic.


With the 4th of July coming up, it's a good time to reflect upon our national anthem.

Our national anthem works. It glorifies a key moment that ensured American freedom from British rule. Everyone knows the lyrics, almost half of the population can passably sing it, and of course the last line works well to claim ownership of Arrowhead Stadium.

However, there have been some criticisms as well. Apparently the third verse has a slavery reference, even though no one ever sings the third verse. The high and low notes are hard for some people. And it's a war story, which apparently rankles some people.

The Star Spangled Banner has a long tradition in America, but it's not too long to consider a change. It became the national anthem in 1931, so there are still people alive from the pre-spangling days.

So should our anthem change, and if so, what new song would you suggest? Regardless of whether you want a change, give me your suggestions of the best song to replace it if such a thing happened. I'll then put up a poll.
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Old 07-01-2022, 11:02 AM   #2
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Old 07-01-2022, 11:05 AM   #3
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I've often thought Bohemian Rhapsody would be a great national anthem.

Everybody loves that song and likes to sing along. It kicks the proper amount of ass.
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Old 07-01-2022, 11:05 AM   #4
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Old 07-01-2022, 11:07 AM   #5
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I've often thought Bohemian Rhapsody would be a great national anthem.

Everybody loves that song and likes to sing along. It kicks the proper amount of ass.
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Old 07-01-2022, 11:11 AM   #6
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No, I'm an American. The song doesn't have any lyrics about country - its just fun.

Self reflection: I am apparently missing the gene that places a lot of value on ritualistic and symbolistic trappings. I understand that a lot of people do...and I dont fault or belittle that sentiment.
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Old 07-01-2022, 11:14 AM   #7
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Are there any other songs that end with “Home of the Chiefs”?
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Old 07-01-2022, 11:17 AM   #8
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November Rain. what players/fans from other countries wouldnt want to stand and listen to a 9 minute anthem!?
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Old 07-01-2022, 11:25 AM   #9
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I've often thought Bohemian Rhapsody would be a great national anthem.

Everybody loves that song and likes to sing along. It kicks the proper amount of ass.
AC/DC's Thunderstruck would intimidate other countries.
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Old 07-01-2022, 11:27 AM   #10
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F Scott Fitzgerald was an American writer best known for penning "The Great Gatsby", and the Beautiful and Damned, my personal favorite. He was related to and named after Francis Scott Key, the writer of the national anthem.

If you think you are more American than that bloodline, go ahead and try it. We will boo.
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America by Neil Diamond sure seems like an obvious choice. You'd get great crowd participation, and who doesn't feel good at the end of that song?

At the Olympics, even the Iranians would be shouting out "TODAY!" during that part of the song.
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