On "The Star Spangled Banner"

Maybe it's because I'm into tradition and stuff like that, but I absolutely hate it, HATE IT, when people mess with the national anthem. I'll be honest, it's not even close to being the most interesting or exciting song in the world, but nevertheless, you gotta respect it.

1. When you're at an event where this song is being played or performed, take off your hat if you're wearing one, and listen to it. Don't talk- singing is cool, but hang up the phone, and just listen.

2. DON'T FORGET THE WORDS *cough* *cough* Christina Aguilera

3. If you're ever performing The Star Spangled Banner, don't try to make it artistic- this isn't the time to try to make a name for yourself. Please, it's a song that needs to be sung/played/performed as written. Don't hold "freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee" for ten minutes- that's tacky, and it can get really old really fast. Don't make the song last any longer than it needs to be, and please stay on key.

I know it's kinda weird that someone can get so riled up about this, but I've heard way too many people try to do way too much with this song, and it pisses me off every time.