Posted on 02/15/2014 2:52:19 PM PST by lowbridge
Thanks for that lesson. I wasn’t aware of this, but it does make sense. And I’m sure most music at the Olympic events is related to an anthem for one nation or another.
I’m sure ours is fairly recognizable around the world.
Old School but real schooled. A class act in a sea of prima donnas.
Perhaps the NFL could have him pay a visit next season.
“I stand at “attention” for foreign national anthems and rather wish I could do the same for ours. The hand-on-the-heart business seems a little fru-fru to me. Yet I do it. Any advice from FRiends?
“Truly, I prefer to stand at attention, heels together, 45 degrees on the feet, hands at the pantseams, chest out just a bit. The hands on the heart thing seems... Well... Gay. Anyone else get my drift?”
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Putting your hand over your heart is the official salute of American civilians to their nation’s flag or anthem. Of course, you have the right to address the nation, its flag or anthem any way you wish. And, of course, you also have the right to be worried that you may not look sufficiently heterosexual to onlookers. And to express that worry.
It’s a great country, isn’t it!
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