Anyone kinda turned off by "God Bless America" being sung by an Italian national?

Chief Rum · 01-26-2003, 05:20 PM

I don't know, I just thought that was incredibly stupid. I like Celine Dion, okay (from a distance, being a guy and all

), but couldn't they have found an American singer to sing that?

Chief Rum

sterlingice · 01-26-2003, 05:25 PM

I guess I hadn't even thought about the Italian thing. I thought she was American or at least Canadian.

I disliked it because she sat there and drug it out for hours. It's like the boss at work who sits there and tells a long and boring joke because he knows that no one can leave and no one will not laugh. She made herself the center of attention because she has a captive audience (and is a selfish b*tch). She was no longer the instrument the song flowed through but the center of attention.

SI

klayman · 01-26-2003, 05:36 PM

she is french canadian...we're not proud of it.

MJ4H · 01-26-2003, 07:28 PM

Yeah yeah, but the dixie chicks ruled on the anthem. That was awesome. And i dont like the dixie chicks regular fare. that was just a sweet arrangement.

sterlingice · 01-26-2003, 07:37 PM

They sang quite well and just did a good presentation. So I have to agree with you.

SI

mrushh · 01-26-2003, 08:33 PM

On Celine Dion, I like her, as a guy, from a LONG DISTANCE ONLY... She's not that good-looking at all, imho...

CamEdwards · 01-26-2003, 09:32 PM

Hated the Celine Dion singing of "God Bless America". I'm not a fan of Mariah Carey, but if you had to get a diva to sing... couldn't she be an American??

The Dixie Chicks did rule, however. I think they officially surpassed the Whitney Houston version of "Star Spangled Banner" from a decade ago.

Cringer · 01-26-2003, 09:50 PM

I'm not 1 to get all wrapped up in patriotic expression or songs, but ya, get an american atleast

mrskippy · 01-26-2003, 09:51 PM

Celine Dion lives in Las Vegas and I'd say that makes here just as American as anyone else living in the USA.

Maple Leafs · 01-26-2003, 10:02 PM

As a Canadian, you guys are welcome to her if you want.

Didn't she also sing God Bless America on the post-9/11 special that all the networks carried?

DiG · 01-26-2003, 10:09 PM

Could you please take her mother too ? Really...

clintl · 01-26-2003, 10:23 PM

No. Why does having someone who is not an American suddenly bother you? I don't recall anyone complaining when they had that Irish opera singer sing it during the 2001 World Series.

Bearcat729 · 01-26-2003, 11:13 PM

It should be said that Canada is part of America.

And so long as everyone gets the words right, I don't care who they get to sing.

Neuqua · 01-26-2003, 11:30 PM

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Originally posted by Bearcat729
It should be said that Canada is part of America.

That's what Canadians tell themselves.

Neuqua

Rich1033 · 01-27-2003, 12:41 AM

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Originally posted by Chief Rum
I don't know, I just thought that was incredibly stupid. I like Celine Dion, okay (from a distance, being a guy and all ), but couldn't they have found an American singer to sing that?

Chief Rum

I was thinking the same thing as I watched it. The fact that she is not my favorite singer could be clouding my opinion. Overall it is really not a big deal, but I was left scratching my head as she started singing "God Bless America".

mrskippy · 01-27-2003, 03:00 AM

Again, she lives in the United States. She is a resident of this country. I'm pretty sure she pays taxes. Celine is just as American as anyone else.

She's got a beautiful voice and is my favorite singer.

Chief Rum · 01-27-2003, 03:14 AM

Does she always live in the States? My understanding is that she has bounced around a lot, both in and out of this country. And she isn't a naturalized citizen, is she? She does business here, so paying taxes is no big whoop. And she is noted for having a distinctly foreign accent.

None of this really detracts from her skill as a singer. And for all I know, she might actually be ravingly pro-American. But the fact of the matter is that most of her most obvious qualities point to her not actually being an American, and thus raising the issue of her appropriateness to sing that particular song.

I just think we could have found a more distinctly American singer to sing God Bless America to billions of vieweres worldwide.

Of course, if the message is that you can be a national from another country and come to America to make your fortune, or what have you, I guess I have no problem with that. But I doubt many would view Dion's career as coming to America to succeed, so maybe that's not the message that would be conveyed at all.

BTW, yay country music! Dixie Chicks were awesome on the anthem, and even in that funky outfit, Shania Twain was every bit...um...Shania as usual.

Chief Rum

andy m · 01-27-2003, 03:32 AM

i'm turned off just by god bless america.

Ajaxab · 01-27-2003, 08:08 AM

The Super Bowl organizers went international this year. Celine for "God bless America, Your home, sweet home", Canadian Twain and Brit Sting at halftime. They should have dumped No Doubt for German Nena so she could do "99 Luftballons" and got rid of the Dixie Chicks for the Spice Girls or something.

Ajaxab · 01-27-2003, 08:14 AM

No offense to Chief Rum, but the title of the thread suggests we might need more 'Italian nationals' singing at Super Bowls. Americans are constantly chided abroad for their complete ignorance of other nations. The title of this thread is ironic confirmation of the stereotype as Celine is French-Canadian (as has been pointed out).

Schmidty · 01-27-2003, 08:24 AM

As soon as I notice that someone is about to sing an anthem of any kind, I change the channel. That practice works out well, because I don't have to watch hacks like Celine Dion sing.

By the way, I love my country, but I don't like mindless acts of patriotism, such as the obligatory singing of the anthem before every sporting event. It just rings hollow.

Fritz · 01-27-2003, 08:24 AM

Rum - I am with you.

Andy - Piss off

EagleFan · 01-27-2003, 08:53 AM

I think we should recosider our alliance with Canada for unleashing that skank on us. We have found a new member of the Axis of Evil and it's right next door. Let's mobilize the troops. "Blame Canada"

Side note: We'll gladly accept Shania though.

Cards4ever · 01-27-2003, 09:04 AM

I was wondering the same thing when she was singing, but after the anthem, the commercial they showed was a Celine Dion Chevrolet commercial. So, I'm guessing that her sponsor had a say in her performing.

stkelly52 · 01-27-2003, 09:16 AM

Why does the USA hold the title "America" while the rest of America (Noth and South America) doesn't. It has always seemed strange to me.

korme · 01-27-2003, 09:24 AM

Shania Twain looked hot as hell.

sachmo71 · 01-27-2003, 09:46 AM

It's a friggin' song.

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Radii · 01-27-2003, 09:50 AM

The dixie chicks did a great job. I loved their rendition of the national anthem. Shania, while always hot, wore way too much considering it was 81 degrees out there

I can't stand Celine Dion, I don't care about having a french canadian singing god bless america or anything like that, I just really dislike her and her singing style.

Draft Dodger · 01-27-2003, 09:55 AM

see, I think there was far more "musical" issues with the SB than Celine Dion.

Two of the 4 halftime songs were "Man, I feel like a woman" and "Just a girl". Was there a message there?

but I was most annoyed that after the game, you had to sit through a Bon Jovi song before handing out the Lombardi trophy and MVP award. I mean, I have no issue with Bon Jovi (although, I'm getting a bit tired of seeing them perform at EVERY sporting even). But the game's over - I want to get back to my life, but have to watch yet one more song before that can happen.

I kind of miss the old chaotic days of beer and champagne soaked locker rooms...

clintl · 01-27-2003, 10:18 AM

I'm guessing that all of you complaining about "God Bless America" being sung by a French-Canadian are also aware that it was written by a Russian immigrant.

My only complaints are that it's a terrible song that I'm tired of having pollute major sporting events, and Celine Dion milked it for way, way too long. If they feel the need to have another patriotic song before the national anthem, let's have a good one like "America the Beautiful" or "This Land Is Your Land" instead.

By the way, I thought the musical highlight was Sting singing "Message In A Bottle" with No Doubt.

GrantDawg · 01-27-2003, 11:01 AM

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Originally posted by clintl

By the way, I thought the musical highlight was Sting singing "Message In A Bottle" with No Doubt.

I agree. Of course, I didn't even see the begining of the game (was at church, but I do have it on tape), and I watched the "SNL halftime show" (which was funny) instead of the regular halftime show. But I did see the No Doubt/Sting "Message in the Bottle" since it was during the SNL commercial break. That was very good.

Fritz · 01-27-2003, 11:35 AM

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Why does the USA hold the title "America" while the rest of America (Noth and South America) doesn't. It has always seemed strange to me.

You go to some parts of the Americas and you will find that they do not like the US monopolizing "America." However, we are the United States of America. "America" is sort of our cultural name and "United States" is a sort of a political declaration. The other countries in the America's have like the Republic of Costa Rica and we call them Costa Ricans.

Why would some people want to strip us of our national identity? Why is so hard to let us be Americans?

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I'm guessing that all of you complaining about "God Bless America" being sung by a French-Canadian are also aware that it was written by a Russian immigrant.

Perhaps the difference here is that Irving Berlin was a citzen.

(Mr. Berlin once said "a patriotic song is an emotion and you must not embarrass an audience with it, or they will hate your guts." I think a number of us are little embarassed that the NFL could not find one suitible American to sing the song.)

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My only complaints are that it's a terrible song that I'm tired of having pollute major sporting events,

Why do feel that?

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If they feel the need to have another patriotic song before the national anthem, let's have a good one like "America the Beautiful" or "This Land Is Your Land" instead.

This land is your land is a protest song. While I love the song I am not so sure that the NFL would want to sponsor its message.

Craptacular · 01-27-2003, 11:54 AM

I lost all respect for Super Bowl performances (and a lot for Steven Tyler) when they let Britney and her pals sing with Aerosmith. I didn't watch the SB this year.

Cards4ever · 01-27-2003, 01:22 PM

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Originally posted by Draft Dodger

but I was most annoyed that after the game, you had to sit through a Bon Jovi song before handing out the Lombardi trophy and MVP award.

That is so accurate! Give the guys their trophy and then play your damn song. The only song they want to hear is We are the champions.

rkmsuf · 01-27-2003, 01:25 PM

This thread has to be the ulimate in nitpicking. A tribute to the true boredom level of the actual game.

clintl · 01-27-2003, 02:15 PM

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Why do feel that?

I just don't like the song. I think it's sappy and shallow, and musically uninteresting - a far cry from Berlin's best work.

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This land is your land is a protest song. While I love the song I am not so sure that the NFL would want to sponsor its message.

That was a little subtle mischief on my part, although I think this is another area where we might disagree, Fritz. I believe it is patriotic to dissent and protest if you disagree with your country's policies, and thus, a protest song like "This Land Is Your Land" is almost a perfect patriotic song. "America the Beautiful" would be fine with me, though.

Of course, I could be really mischievious and suggest that next year, they get Penelope Houston to sing "The Amerikan In Me."

nilodor · 01-27-2003, 02:47 PM

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It should be said that Canada is part of America.

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That's what Canadians tell themselves.

Neuqua

LMAO

astralhaze · 01-27-2003, 02:57 PM

Go jingoism!!!

Anthony · 01-27-2003, 07:42 PM

i think it's very obvious that this is the work of Islamic fundamentalists trying to deinstitutionalize the very fabric of our country, undermining our patriotism by placing bad citizens (when i say bad citizens i mean French-Canadian born people) on a national forum.

Celine Dion does not drive a Chrysler. she doesn't drive period. she can afford to be carted around on the backs of bow-legged Mexican children, and yet i'm to believe she drives an American-made car.

riiiight.

illinifan999 · 01-27-2003, 08:27 PM

I thought the best part of the SUperbowl was when they were handing out the trophies, and they got to the bucs owner. I was laughing so hard at him, and taht lady behind him in the yellow jacket. Might have been his wife, but man they could use a nose job.

mrskippy · 01-27-2003, 10:25 PM

Why does everyone bash Celine Dion so much? She's got a beautiful, powerful voice. I'm going to her concert in May.

And I believe she may have permanent residency in the US. She's living the American dream.

BTW ... For the record NONE OF US are American. We're Dutch, Scotch, Irish, German, Mexican, African, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, Filipino, whatever.

sabotai · 01-27-2003, 11:11 PM

Maybe because she's an arrogent bitch?

Easy Mac · 01-27-2003, 11:32 PM

And she's but ass ugly with a voice that makes my nails curl.

astralhaze · 01-27-2003, 11:45 PM

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Originally posted by mrskippy
BTW ... For the record NONE OF US are American. We're Dutch, Scotch, Irish, German, Mexican, African, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, Filipino, whatever.

Wow. That's the first thing you've ever said that I agreed with.

klayman · 01-28-2003, 12:56 AM

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Originally posted by Hell Atlantic

Celine Dion does not drive a Chrysler. she doesn't drive period. she can afford to be carted around on the backs of bow-legged Mexican children, and yet i'm to believe she drives an American-made car.

riiiight.

Funny enough, I remember hearing a story about how her neighbors were getting pissed off cause she would arrive from her show (i think in Vegas) via helicopter every night. Nothing like having a helicopter land in your neighbors lawn at 11 pm every night

mrskippy · 01-28-2003, 01:04 AM

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Originally posted by Easy Mac
And she's but ass ugly with a voice that makes my nails curl.

Hmmm... I think she's an attractive woman.

And what is it that nobody likes about her voice?

Mustang · 01-28-2003, 01:41 AM

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Originally posted by mrskippy
And what is it that nobody likes about her voice?

That it comes out her mouth and is audible...

mrskippy · 01-28-2003, 02:31 AM

And name me a good female singer!!!

Fritz · 01-28-2003, 05:37 AM

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Originally posted by mrskippy
BTW ... For the record NONE OF US are American. We're Dutch, Scotch, Irish, German, Mexican, African, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, Filipino, whatever.

Wow. That's the first thing you've ever said that I agreed with.

This is easily the most idiotic thing you have ever said, and that is saying something.

01-26-2003, 05:25 PM	#2
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I guess I hadn't even thought about the Italian thing. I thought she was American or at least Canadian. I disliked it because she sat there and drug it out for hours. It's like the boss at work who sits there and tells a long and boring joke because he knows that no one can leave and no one will not laugh. She made herself the center of attention because she has a captive audience (and is a selfish btch). She was no longer the instrument the song flowed through but the center of attention. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos:* "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

01-26-2003, 07:28 PM	#4
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Yeah yeah, but the dixie chicks ruled on the anthem. That was awesome. And i dont like the dixie chicks regular fare. that was just a sweet arrangement. __________________ My YouTube channel My Twitch channel My Sharona

01-26-2003, 07:37 PM	#5
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	They sang quite well and just did a good presentation. So I have to agree with you. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

01-26-2003, 08:33 PM	#6
mrushh High School Varsity Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Dallas,Tx	On Celine Dion, I like her, as a guy, from a LONG DISTANCE ONLY... She's not that good-looking at all, imho... __________________ Visit "Cowtown, Arise. A TCU- TCY Dynasty" in the Dynasty section.

01-26-2003, 09:32 PM	#7
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	Hated the Celine Dion singing of "God Bless America". I'm not a fan of Mariah Carey, but if you had to get a diva to sing... couldn't she be an American?? The Dixie Chicks did rule, however. I think they officially surpassed the Whitney Houston version of "Star Spangled Banner" from a decade ago. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

01-26-2003, 05:36 PM	#3
klayman College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edmonton	she is french canadian...we're not proud of it.

01-26-2003, 09:50 PM	#8
Cringer Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edinburg,TX	I'm not 1 to get all wrapped up in patriotic expression or songs, but ya, get an american atleast __________________ You Stole Fizzy Lifting drinks! You bumped into the ceiling which now has to be washed and steralized, so you get NOTHING! You lose!

01-26-2003, 09:51 PM	#9
mrskippy Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: California	Celine Dion lives in Las Vegas and I'd say that makes here just as American as anyone else living in the USA.

01-26-2003, 10:02 PM	#10
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	As a Canadian, you guys are welcome to her if you want. Didn't she also sing God Bless America on the post-9/11 special that all the networks carried?

01-26-2003, 10:09 PM	#11
DiG n00b Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal, Qc	Could you please take her mother too ? Really...

01-26-2003, 10:23 PM	#12
clintl College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Davis, CA	No. Why does having someone who is not an American suddenly bother you? I don't recall anyone complaining when they had that Irish opera singer sing it during the 2001 World Series.

01-26-2003, 11:13 PM	#13
Bearcat729 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio	It should be said that Canada is part of America. And so long as everyone gets the words right, I don't care who they get to sing. __________________ Bearcat729 on XBox Live and PSN

01-27-2003, 03:00 AM	#16
mrskippy Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: California	Again, she lives in the United States. She is a resident of this country. I'm pretty sure she pays taxes. Celine is just as American as anyone else. She's got a beautiful voice and is my favorite singer.

01-27-2003, 03:14 AM	#17
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Does she always live in the States? My understanding is that she has bounced around a lot, both in and out of this country. And she isn't a naturalized citizen, is she? She does business here, so paying taxes is no big whoop. And she is noted for having a distinctly foreign accent. None of this really detracts from her skill as a singer. And for all I know, she might actually be ravingly pro-American. But the fact of the matter is that most of her most obvious qualities point to her not actually being an American, and thus raising the issue of her appropriateness to sing that particular song. I just think we could have found a more distinctly American singer to sing God Bless America to billions of vieweres worldwide. Of course, if the message is that you can be a national from another country and come to America to make your fortune, or what have you, I guess I have no problem with that. But I doubt many would view Dion's career as coming to America to succeed, so maybe that's not the message that would be conveyed at all. BTW, yay country music! Dixie Chicks were awesome on the anthem, and even in that funky outfit, Shania Twain was every bit...um...Shania as usual. Chief Rum __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

01-27-2003, 03:32 AM	#18
andy m High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: norwich, UK	i'm turned off just by god bless america. __________________ mostly harmless FOFL 2009 champs - Norwich Quagmire

01-27-2003, 08:08 AM	#19
Ajaxab College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Far from home	The Super Bowl organizers went international this year. Celine for "God bless America, Your home, sweet home", Canadian Twain and Brit Sting at halftime. They should have dumped No Doubt for German Nena so she could do "99 Luftballons" and got rid of the Dixie Chicks for the Spice Girls or something.

01-27-2003, 08:14 AM	#20
Ajaxab College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Far from home	No offense to Chief Rum, but the title of the thread suggests we might need more 'Italian nationals' singing at Super Bowls. Americans are constantly chided abroad for their complete ignorance of other nations. The title of this thread is ironic confirmation of the stereotype as Celine is French-Canadian (as has been pointed out).

01-27-2003, 08:24 AM	#21
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	As soon as I notice that someone is about to sing an anthem of any kind, I change the channel. That practice works out well, because I don't have to watch hacks like Celine Dion sing. By the way, I love my country, but I don't like mindless acts of patriotism, such as the obligatory singing of the anthem before every sporting event. It just rings hollow. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

01-27-2003, 08:24 AM	#22
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	Rum - I am with you. Andy - Piss off __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

01-27-2003, 08:53 AM	#23
EagleFan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Mays Landing, NJ USA	I think we should recosider our alliance with Canada for unleashing that skank on us. We have found a new member of the Axis of Evil and it's right next door. Let's mobilize the troops. "Blame Canada" Side note: We'll gladly accept Shania though. __________________ The EagleFan YouTube Channel - Reactions Soarin' & Scratchin' YouTube Channel - We react to music, videos, TV, we talk, we are planning some field trips Soarin' & Soothin' - Meditation, Relaxation, and Sleep Aid; mental health is important

01-27-2003, 09:04 AM	#24
Cards4ever College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Eagan, MN	I was wondering the same thing when she was singing, but after the anthem, the commercial they showed was a Celine Dion Chevrolet commercial. So, I'm guessing that her sponsor had a say in her performing. __________________ Cardinal Baseball & Gopher Hockey, what else do you need?

01-27-2003, 09:16 AM	#25
stkelly52 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Seattle WA	Why does the USA hold the title "America" while the rest of America (Noth and South America) doesn't. It has always seemed strange to me. __________________ Check out an undrafted free agent's attempt to make the Hall of Fame: Running to the Hall Now nominated for a Golden Scribe!

01-27-2003, 09:24 AM	#26
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Shania Twain looked hot as hell.

01-27-2003, 09:46 AM	#27
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	It's a friggin' song.

01-27-2003, 09:47 AM	#28
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	Dola...for the Shania fans... http://www.shaniasplace.com/Up_Galle.../jpgs/ht10.jpg http://www.shaniasplace.com/Up_Galle.../jpgs/ht09.jpg http://www.shaniasplace.com/Up_Galle.../jpgs/ht08.jpg http://www.shaniasplace.com/Up_Galle.../jpgs/ht07.jpg http://www.shaniasplace.com/Up_Galle.../jpgs/ht03.jpg http://www.shaniasplace.com/Up_Galle...wpics/ht11.jpg Last edited by sachmo71 : 01-27-2003 at 09:49 AM.

01-27-2003, 09:50 AM	#29
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	The dixie chicks did a great job. I loved their rendition of the national anthem. Shania, while always hot, wore way too much considering it was 81 degrees out there I can't stand Celine Dion, I don't care about having a french canadian singing god bless america or anything like that, I just really dislike her and her singing style.

01-27-2003, 09:55 AM	#30
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	see, I think there was far more "musical" issues with the SB than Celine Dion. Two of the 4 halftime songs were "Man, I feel like a woman" and "Just a girl". Was there a message there? but I was most annoyed that after the game, you had to sit through a Bon Jovi song before handing out the Lombardi trophy and MVP award. I mean, I have no issue with Bon Jovi (although, I'm getting a bit tired of seeing them perform at EVERY sporting even). But the game's over - I want to get back to my life, but have to watch yet one more song before that can happen. I kind of miss the old chaotic days of beer and champagne soaked locker rooms... __________________ Mile High Hockey

01-27-2003, 10:18 AM	#31
clintl College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Davis, CA	I'm guessing that all of you complaining about "God Bless America" being sung by a French-Canadian are also aware that it was written by a Russian immigrant. My only complaints are that it's a terrible song that I'm tired of having pollute major sporting events, and Celine Dion milked it for way, way too long. If they feel the need to have another patriotic song before the national anthem, let's have a good one like "America the Beautiful" or "This Land Is Your Land" instead. By the way, I thought the musical highlight was Sting singing "Message In A Bottle" with No Doubt.

01-27-2003, 11:54 AM	#34
Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	I lost all respect for Super Bowl performances (and a lot for Steven Tyler) when they let Britney and her pals sing with Aerosmith. I didn't watch the SB this year.

01-27-2003, 01:25 PM	#36
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	This thread has to be the ulimate in nitpicking. A tribute to the true boredom level of the actual game. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

01-27-2003, 02:57 PM	#39
astralhaze College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2002	Go jingoism!!!

01-27-2003, 07:42 PM	#40
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	i think it's very obvious that this is the work of Islamic fundamentalists trying to deinstitutionalize the very fabric of our country, undermining our patriotism by placing bad citizens (when i say bad citizens i mean French-Canadian born people) on a national forum. Celine Dion does not drive a Chrysler. she doesn't drive period. she can afford to be carted around on the backs of bow-legged Mexican children, and yet i'm to believe she drives an American-made car. riiiight.

01-27-2003, 08:27 PM	#41
illinifan999 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: VA	I thought the best part of the SUperbowl was when they were handing out the trophies, and they got to the bucs owner. I was laughing so hard at him, and taht lady behind him in the yellow jacket. Might have been his wife, but man they could use a nose job. __________________ Chicago Eagles 2 time ZFL champions We're "rebuilding"

01-27-2003, 10:25 PM	#42
mrskippy Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: California	Why does everyone bash Celine Dion so much? She's got a beautiful, powerful voice. I'm going to her concert in May. And I believe she may have permanent residency in the US. She's living the American dream. BTW ... For the record NONE OF US are American. We're Dutch, Scotch, Irish, German, Mexican, African, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, Filipino, whatever.

01-27-2003, 11:11 PM	#43
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Maybe because she's an arrogent bitch?