Eric Reid Anthem Thread

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(04-12-2018, 10:07 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: As I recall, from the time of the Roseanne anthem fiasco..  I believe that she did apologize, and explain that she thought she was doing those things for comedy benefit.  

I've yet to hear one apology from any of the anthem protesters. 

I guess it depends on how you look at things.  The current anthem protesters believe they are standing up (well, isn't that punny) for inequality rather than mocking the anthem.  Roseanne was performing the anthem (who thought that was a good idea, I'll never know) and decided to intentionally mock it because she thought it would be funny.  In my mind she can apologize all she likes, but it my mind what she did was intentionally disrespectful and for a less noble cause.  I know some people view the kneeling during the anthem as an intentional sign of disrespect, but I see a difference between the two.  Again, that's just me.

But as "Meh" as I am on this subject, if Colin Kaepernick had the chance to perform the anthem and he mocked it the way Roseanne did and people petitioned the government to have him banished from the USA I wouldn't blame them.

(04-12-2018, 10:26 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: And, so they will.

However, the big, huge uproar at the time over the Roseanne rendition was off the charts.  They didn't get that she was trying to do a comedic slant and sorta salute to baseball players.  Baseball players routinely spit, and adjust their crotch.  It was her mistake of not letting anyone know ahead of time, as to what she was going to do.

I can't read Roseanne's mind, but I think there is evidence to suggest that she liked and likes doing things to upset people.  I see blatant intentional disrespect in her actions, personally.  And again, what was the reason she did this?  For a laugh?  Ehh, that's a pretty ho-hum reward to risk insulting so many people for, but that's Roseanne for ya.