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Politesub53 -> RE: British posters/national anthems.... (4/4/2008 3:40:36 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Level
 
And seeks..........the 'do and specs are, err, unique. Yeah, that's it, unique. [X(]


Level, isnt it nice to see the softer side of Seeks.



seeksfemslave -> RE: British posters/national anthems.... (4/4/2008 3:45:18 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Level
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ORIGINAL: meatcleaver
Its pointless watching a sporting event if one is impartial, one doesn't go to sport to  entertained, one goes for the ritual

I have to disagree, MC; one can watch sports impartially (as far as the teams go), just to see the skill of the atheletes involved.

I agree with Level but just you complain at a match about the home team hatchet man or clogger and recognise the skill of the opponent who caused the clogger to start clogging and I know those around you will not be appreciative.lol
Of course when the away team clogger does his business then thats different He's the biggest barsteward that ever trod the face of the Earth..
 
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And seeks..........the 'do and specs are, err, unique. Yeah, that's it, unique. [X(]
he he he he
I am going to try and get another pic. that shows the mean and magnificent me. lol



kittinSol -> RE: British posters/national anthems.... (4/4/2008 3:48:28 PM)

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ORIGINAL: seeksfemslave

I am going to try and get another pic. that shows the mean and magnificent me. lol



NO DON'T!!!



Level -> RE: British posters/national anthems.... (4/4/2008 3:48:33 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Politesub53

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ORIGINAL: Level
 
And seeks..........the 'do and specs are, err, unique. Yeah, that's it, unique. [X(]


Level, isnt it nice to see the softer side of Seeks.


Oh yes, anything to lessen the mystery [:D]



Level -> RE: British posters/national anthems.... (4/4/2008 3:50:40 PM)

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And seeks..........the 'do and specs are, err, unique. Yeah, that's it, unique. [X(]
he he he he
I am going to try and get another pic. that shows the mean and magnificent me. lol


We can't wait. [;)]



MontrealPhoenix -> RE: British posters/national anthems.... (4/4/2008 3:52:01 PM)

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ORIGINAL: NorthernGent

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ORIGINAL: NorthernGent

Maybe so, but why are they sung with such enthusiasm by British sporting fans?



It's the desperate need to belong that makes people sing the national tune so fiercely. People feel stronger in groups - the pull of the crowd.

It's like nested eggs. You start with the team, extend your allegiance to the city, the region, the country... and you feel more powerful than if you stood alone.



Possibly, but this doesn't explain why British sporting fans are peculiarly enthusiastic when it comes to singing the national anthem.

Judging by what i've seen on television, British sports fans are enthusiastic about singing virtually anything. I wonder whether it's the anticipation of the coming match (or whatever) and air of excitement that makes them seem so enthusiastic when singing the NA rather than the fact it's the NA.
 
Phoenix



kittinSol -> RE: British posters/national anthems.... (4/4/2008 3:53:21 PM)

I elbow you in the ribs, Level... don't encourage him to change, Seeks looks FANTASTIC with that hairdo. At first, I was a little taken back, because it's quite radical, but really, I think it suits him beautifully.

Purrrleeeeze Seeks, don't straighten your hair: I feel like you're the sister I never had.



Level -> RE: British posters/national anthems.... (4/4/2008 4:09:14 PM)

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I elbow you in the ribs, Level... don't encourage him to change, Seeks looks FANTASTIC with that hairdo. At first, I was a little taken back, because it's quite radical, but really, I think it suits him beautifully.

Purrrleeeeze Seeks, don't straighten your hair: I feel like you're the sister I never had.


[8D] you nut.



ThinkingKitten -> RE: British posters/national anthems.... (4/4/2008 5:49:47 PM)

It's the pack mentality. A good reason to tip your head back and bawl something at the top's of your lungs in a very irreverant, reverant manner. No different from yelling "blue is the colour, football is the game, we're altogether.... etc etc." (Funny the things you remember from childhood). We're British remember - don't take anything seriously for gawd's sake!

Did Pompey ever get out of the bottom of the third div?



Politesub53 -> RE: British posters/national anthems.... (4/4/2008 6:06:06 PM)

Kitten Pompey are now in the top flight, and are playing in the FA Cup semi finals tomorrow.



Maya2001 -> RE: British posters/national anthems.... (4/4/2008 9:19:13 PM)

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ORIGINAL: NorthernGent

A puzzle of sorts here....

Most of us like to think we're not particularly nationalistic and can point to various reasons; yet, I've never heard any national anthem sung with the enthusiam afforded to British anthems at sporting events.....

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpYogExUngU

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ybxfZoT6VHQ

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=L35voUlxkHE

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=97iTHeZ2iEE&feature=related

Are we kidding ourselves here, or what?


Maybe you just have not paid much attention to other countries

Here is the Canadian fans doing the anthem in both English and French  being it was played in Ontario the english segment  really turned up the volume and the enthusiam http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=IcMkRBdqYCc 

Here is another in Edmonton Canada at an Oilers hockey game  -----this video  the Canadian  fans start by  singing the US's Star Spangled Banner(kind of surprising to see at any sporting event having the oppositions fans singing your anthem without making it a total disgrace) before singing Oh Canada.  I guess Canadians must miss not having 2 anthems to sing these days...we use to start the day with "god Save the Queen" before following with "Oh  Canada"   http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=MFOdiM5GDpY  





badprofessor -> RE: British posters/national anthems.... (4/5/2008 8:18:57 AM)

Hockey will always bring out the patriotism in Canadians like nothing else will. We send the Stanley Cup on tour to our troops overseas!

The last time Canada won the gold medal at the Olympics, the streets were deserted across the country. When they played the national anthem, everybody in the bar I was in got up, stood attention and sang along. I expect most bars in the country did the same thing. There was an American, a Brit and a Nigerian in my group, and they were all pretty freaked out. They'd all been here for about 10 years and that display of patriotism just seemed so un-Canadian to their experience. They all agreed it would never happen back home, but I suspect an English win in the World Cup might just do it.



badprofessor -> RE: British posters/national anthems.... (4/5/2008 8:23:34 AM)

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Here is another in Edmonton Canada at an Oilers hockey game
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ORIGINAL: Maya2001

Canadians will often treat the last Canadian based team in the Stanley cup playoffs as the national team. This isn't the anthem, but check this quote from http://hearinglosshelp.com/weblog/?cat=17:

"...the sound levels observed during the 2006 Stanley Cup playoffs between the Edmonton Oilers and the Carolina Hurricanes played in Edmonton, Alberta During the 3 hour game, noise levels almost never fell into the safe zone (sound levels below 85 dB). In fact, the average sound levels for 3 of those games was 104, 101 and 103 dB respectively. That’s loud! Peak levels recorded when goals were scored topped out at 122 dB. (1) That’s equivalent to a jet plane taking off! At that level, without ear protectors, you risk damage to your ears in just 1/8th of a second!"



meatcleaver -> RE: British posters/national anthems.... (4/5/2008 9:54:23 AM)

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Kitten Pompey are now in the top flight, and are playing in the FA Cup semi finals tomorrow.


Politesub, are congratulations in order? I notice you're on the south coast but you dan't say where.



ThinkingKitten -> RE: British posters/national anthems.... (4/5/2008 4:31:06 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Politesub53

Kitten Pompey are now in the top flight, and are playing in the FA Cup semi finals tomorrow.

Wonders will never cease..... did they win?

And yeah, canajuns can get pretty enthusiastic about their anthem singing (these days I count myself a canuck first, a brit second.... gawd I'm so confused.....[sm=confused.gif]) 



Lucylastic -> RE: British posters/national anthems.... (4/5/2008 5:44:45 PM)

heheheh Thinking, I have to say, I am also caught .....Brit always, but a "Choosetobe Canuck"
But I do love the molson anthem(altho it was retired three years ago) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx75Zoa_kVw
As a Brit....the only time I have ever seen Rule Britannia is at the Albert Hall and thoroughly enjoyed it, being there, you just get caught up in it....like any multi person event.
But I still enjoy "Jerusalem" more than the others
Lucy



Tantriqu -> RE: British posters/national anthems.... (4/5/2008 6:20:40 PM)

The more I travel, the more sentimental I get about Oh Canada. 

The Simpsons put it best in their episode about Boy Scouts and baseball:   anthems should be not an ode "to war, like our [US] National Anthem, but a sweet soothing hymn like O Canada”.
It made me think about the lyrics for the first time since childhood when I memorised them without really understanding them, and I like to think in its English translation, it's very Canadian that we sing the equivalent of: 'Thanks a lot, Canada, eh.  Ya pushed us out of a snowbank, here's a 2-4, and we'll help ya out anytime, just give us a call'.  No rockets, bombs, no fighting all night, just happy to be here with yuz, tanks.
But I still think we should replace the Governor General's theme 'God Save the Queen' with 'The War of 1812'. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7jlFZhprU4



Politesub53 -> RE: British posters/national anthems.... (4/6/2008 12:15:18 PM)

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ORIGINAL: meatcleaver

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ORIGINAL: Politesub53

Kitten Pompey are now in the top flight, and are playing in the FA Cup semi finals tomorrow.


Politesub, are congratulations in order? I notice you're on the south coast but you dan't say where.


Meatcleaver i am between Porstmouth and Brighton. Originally i am from Brixton/Clapham and Chelsea was the closest team for me. I have been going since i was 4 and even watched Jimmy Greaves play ! Shows how long ago it was.... [;)]

Kitten.... Porstmouth meet Cardiff in the FA Cup Final.



seeksfemslave -> RE: British posters/national anthems.... (4/6/2008 12:22:48 PM)

I also saw Greaves play, the old goal poacher. lol
Missed a chance to see George Best.



NorthernGent -> RE: British posters/national anthems.... (4/6/2008 12:49:27 PM)

Regarding the OP:

MontrealPhoenix made a good point: perhaps it's not the anthem and more to do with gearing up for the event.

It's noticeable that when England play, all the flags have the name of the town or city that the person originates. Does any other people do this? 'Suggests our towns and cities are of great significance.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=cwYi23vvN8c&feature=related



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