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[OT] THIS is American Sportsmanship ??
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<blockquote data-quote="Fiery Todd" data-source="post: 167312" data-attributes="member: 550"><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>I think that is a really big part of it that's maybe missed by some of the non-Canadians. Normally, I think we'd shrug it off (and, maybe laugh, since a good portion of the Islanders ARE Canadian), but after seeing the bodies coming home and the ceremonies every day for the last week or so - we're a little sensitive and feeling a little tense about the whole American/Canadian relationship right now.</strong> </p><p></p><p>Rouge and James have summed it up. It's unfortunate that Detroit, of all towns, given their proximity to the Canadian border wouldn't be aware of this. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>This kind of behaviour is nothing new:</p><p></p><p>1985: The first time the Jays won their division. A critical 4 game series vs. the second place Yankees in September. The first game of the series, the Yankee fans booed the Canadian National Anthem. We in Toronto were shocked, not to mention the rest of the country. The next game, the PA announcer had to remind the Yankee fans to behave themselves and sited the Canadian Embassy's efforts in the Iran hostage crisis when the Canadians managed to smuggle out 4 Americans at their own risk. Then Mary O'Dowd, the American who was selected to sing the anthems absolutely butchered our anthem. It was so bad, that she had to stop in the middle of it so she could recover music sheets in order to remember the lyrics. If you think this is silly, just remember how you're country reacted when Rosanne Barr(sp?) butchered your anthem at a Reds game.</p><p></p><p>1992: Jays vs Atlanta in the World Series. The American honor guard out in center field during the anthems had attatched the Canadian flag upside down. By mistake of course, but still, perplexing.</p><p></p><p>And now this goofiness in Detroit and New York. In the grand scheme of things, these are just sporting events, and I can assure you that Canadians are more than capable of being forgiving, but in light of recent news, we're a little disappointed. Does this kind of stuff reflect on all Americans? Hell no. Still tough to take though. </p><p></p><p>Peace.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fiery Todd, post: 167312, member: 550"] [B] I think that is a really big part of it that's maybe missed by some of the non-Canadians. Normally, I think we'd shrug it off (and, maybe laugh, since a good portion of the Islanders ARE Canadian), but after seeing the bodies coming home and the ceremonies every day for the last week or so - we're a little sensitive and feeling a little tense about the whole American/Canadian relationship right now.[/B] Rouge and James have summed it up. It's unfortunate that Detroit, of all towns, given their proximity to the Canadian border wouldn't be aware of this. This kind of behaviour is nothing new: 1985: The first time the Jays won their division. A critical 4 game series vs. the second place Yankees in September. The first game of the series, the Yankee fans booed the Canadian National Anthem. We in Toronto were shocked, not to mention the rest of the country. The next game, the PA announcer had to remind the Yankee fans to behave themselves and sited the Canadian Embassy's efforts in the Iran hostage crisis when the Canadians managed to smuggle out 4 Americans at their own risk. Then Mary O'Dowd, the American who was selected to sing the anthems absolutely butchered our anthem. It was so bad, that she had to stop in the middle of it so she could recover music sheets in order to remember the lyrics. If you think this is silly, just remember how you're country reacted when Rosanne Barr(sp?) butchered your anthem at a Reds game. 1992: Jays vs Atlanta in the World Series. The American honor guard out in center field during the anthems had attatched the Canadian flag upside down. By mistake of course, but still, perplexing. And now this goofiness in Detroit and New York. In the grand scheme of things, these are just sporting events, and I can assure you that Canadians are more than capable of being forgiving, but in light of recent news, we're a little disappointed. Does this kind of stuff reflect on all Americans? Hell no. Still tough to take though. Peace. [/QUOTE]
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