stevestojan Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I only had a few beers during the Bills game, but I'm almost positive when they played then Anthem for Phelp's first of his upcoming 46 golds, it not only started in the middle, but it stopped short. WTF. I've said it before and I'll say it again: !@#$ China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huuuge Bills Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I only had a few beers during the Bills game, but I'm almost positive when they played then Anthem for Phelp's first of his upcoming 46 golds, it not only started in the middle, but it stopped short. WTF. I've said it before and I'll say it again: !@#$ China. Yeah, I heard that and thought I was going crazy. They played the full version for the fencing gold medalist, so maybe it was just a mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I only had a few beers during the Bills game, but I'm almost positive when they played then Anthem for Phelp's first of his upcoming 46 golds, it not only started in the middle, but it stopped short. WTF. I've said it before and I'll say it again: !@#$ China. If your memory is true that is !@#$ed up. China scares the !@#$ out of me. I don't know how we deal with them. I think it is very !@#$ed up that the olympics are in China this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 If your memory is true that is !@#$ed up. China scares the !@#$ out of me. I don't know how we deal with them. I think it is very !@#$ed up that the olympics are in China this year Why would we have to "deal with them"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Bills fan Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I don't know how we deal with them. Don't know how to deal with them? Don't buy their crap. Buy Kiwi made! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Don't know how to deal with them? Don't buy their crap. Buy Kiwi made! What? All you have are sheep and hobbits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 If it were me, instead of laughing it off, I would have finished the anthem myself at the top of my lungs. It's not right to just let it die off like that, uncompleted at the most important part. Maybe Phelps is a little embarrassed by his voice... Last Olympics he had those Invisaligns(?) and despite that company's ad copy, he sounded just like he had a mouthful of plastic. Listened to some of his interview and it still sounds weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Typical Chinese product, Cheaply made, fails to live up to expectation, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOR Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Typical Chinese product, Cheaply made, fails to live up to expectation, At least no one got lead poisoning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Why would we have to "deal with them"? So do you propose we "ignore them"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Adams Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Bush was in attendance too-the Chinise were pretty embarrassed by that. They are trying (and doing a good job so far) to put on the best Olympics ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 If it were me, instead of laughing it off, I would have finished the anthem myself at the top of my lungs. It's not right to just let it die off like that, uncompleted at the most important part. He was going to, but he's your average american. He doesn't know the words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevestojan Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 Turns out I wasn't drunk: http://fehrenbacher.wordpress.com/2008/08/...nthem-screw-up/ http://www.east-coast-bias.com/2008/08/bei...08-land-of.html http://2008gamesbeijing.com/china-messes-u...medal-ceremony/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Turns out I wasn't drunk: http://fehrenbacher.wordpress.com/2008/08/...nthem-screw-up/ http://www.east-coast-bias.com/2008/08/bei...08-land-of.html http://2008gamesbeijing.com/china-messes-u...medal-ceremony/ Good observation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 There's something about the anthem that I've been thinking about. In the accompanying music, why does the seem to sink when it reaches "... that our flag was still there"? It always sounds somber/mopey when that part is sung. Why not continue the crescendo buildup through the whole line? "... gave proof through the night... that our flag was still there!" I don't think I've ever heard it sung this way. It would really convey some extra meaning, especially now. The US might be facing some stiffer competition and challenges in this orbital sphere, but we ain't down for the count! We bounce back and we fight on and kick ass. On another note, the swimming events so far have been truly awesome. Always my favorite part of the Games, and isn't it sweet how we've been so dominant? Phelps is simply a freak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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