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You're entitled to your opinion and should only change it if you feel compelled, not because someone feels differently. Some of us have stated that we lost respect for Gladys but that is not to suggest that you need to. Enjoy the game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eargasm
Right. That whole "I protested too, big deal" statement was just heartless, man.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerry Oz
I agree with most of what you said in your other posts, but disagree that most won't be watching the SB. It will still be that $$ maker for the NFL. The anthem protest controversy, has disappeared, and it's business as usual in this country.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerry Oz
I think he meant this forum, not America in general, CK.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cincinnati_Kid
The Super Bowl will have great ratings like it always does. I just don't take the average Soulful Detroit user to be an NFL fan. Many aren't even from the States. That's who I was referring to.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cincinnati_Kid
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Originally Posted by Jerry Oz
Gotcha, Fair enough...
It is people such as myself who has no interest whatsoever in The Super Bowl, and who does not live in the States whom i presume you were referring to Jerry, and to that end you were correct my friend. Respect to you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerry Oz
Some of us have done that but you have some who can't depart from not watching the NFL because they're so used to their favorite teams. They just don't care... well they probably act like they would because of who is in the SB... but yeah the whole league needs a huge boycott. No one will do it though. We're stuck in our ways.Quote:
Originally Posted by marv2
More importantly is to understand that the NFL does not enact laws or enable police brutality and racial injustice in the greater society. Judges, elected officials, police depts etc should the targets of protest and change.Quote:
Originally Posted by midnightman
This is the most publicity Gladys Knight has had in years and I bet you get sales are up for what value that is these days
Not sure what this will do to future bookings though
I was a huge fan [[with two teams, no less). I didn't watch this year [[except for when I was over my Dad's house) and I'm not watching this weekend. I'm not trying to get others to stop but I think it's going to be much easier for me to ignore it next season and beyond.Quote:
Originally Posted by midnightman
The thing that scares me is this[legalized gambling]thing,yes i know that games have always been bet on,but since vegas is getting teams,and let's not pretend that we don't know who owns vegas and controls all gambling in this country,i just see a pattern and it's scary..coincidence maybe???-2009[harricain hits n.o.,they get to superbowl..flood hits houston,they win world series,labron goes back to cleveland they over come 3-1 deficit to win nba title,rams go back to l.a. New stadium and superbowl,and let's not forget about the expansion golden knights getting to the nhl finals..oh and if you really wanna go back how bout-superbowl iii-jets-colts,who won that one and where was the nfl at that time?...can anyone say-merger!and i'll bet my dog's butt that in less than three years after the raiders move to vegas they get to the superbowl..stay tuned!!
Excellent observations JA!, wow!Quote:
Originally Posted by arr&bee
If Gladys was unaware, or career desperate or had some other overriding reason, maybe it could be overlooked, but, choosing to do this makes me scratch my head. No way would Queen Ree, Ross, Tina, Beyoncé or Patti take this gig, and you can be sure Gladdy wasn’t their first choice. The players are under contract and this is their gig and can make their stand, Gladdy? ANYTHING to get attention. I’m so disappointed in her. None of us are free until we all are, and she’s not helping.
As a wag on another site's comment section cracked, "leave it to Gladys to gamble away her legacy."
I GASP at the shade while fanning myself with this week's In Touch magazine. Howevs, said wag is not incorrect.Quote:
Originally Posted by sansradio
Gladys' legacy is secure. I love her music and always will. Heard "On and On" on the radio twice in the last week and enjoyed hearing them. She gambled away what future she might have had, although she may not care at this point.Quote:
Originally Posted by sansradio
Rihanna was one of at least 3 people that said no before they got to Gladys
I don't know about all of that. Gladys is one of the "lifetime" artists. Doubt she's "gambling" it away but it definitely will have some marks on it. I agree with Jerry basically.Quote:
Originally Posted by sansradio
You're the only one who caught what I did there. ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by PeaceNHarmony
I bet I am ! :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by sansradio
I agree. Maybe she will collaboratte with the racist and homophobic Orin Hatch again. Im sure Faux News will plug there music.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jerry Oz
A little Knight music might be timely on the forum right now irrespective of where your own strongly held views may lie........ profound words which deserve very careful listening to.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RGn_VyfaCU
I bought that CD back in the 90s just for Gladys version of this song. She is the greatest at what she does!Quote:
Originally Posted by MIKEW-UK
Just a side question
Why is the National Anthem played before sporting events anyway?
And whatever the answer is why does it only apply to sporting events?
They don’t play the anthem at movie theaters or concerts or plays
Just sports
I’ve always thought it was odd
It is my understanding that they began doing that in order to boost recruitment efforts to the military services of the United States. They sing the Canadian National Anthem before sporting events there as well, but I don't think it is done with the same intentions.Quote:
Originally Posted by Optimal Saint
There was a fairly lengthy piece on Canadian TV tonight on how difficult it was to find participants for the half time show and national anthem
It concentrated on Maroon 5 and how they were way past their prime
They tried for Rhianna Jay Z and Carlie B or is that Cardie B and were declined by all
They believe the damage wasn’t sufficient to those that said yes to make them able to resist the exposure
Army recruits.Quote:
Originally Posted by Optimal Saint
Gladys was on THE TODAY SHOW explaining her decision
Gladys Knight says her singing the national anthem at the Super Bowl will bring people together.
NBC's "Today" show reported Friday that Knight wrestled with whether to join a boycott over the NFL's treatment of Colin Kaepernick, the former quarterback who protested racial injustice by kneeling during the national anthem.
Kaepernick attorney Mark Geragos said the performers are "crossing an intellectual picket line; they're saying to themselves, 'I care more about my career than whether what I'm doing is right.'"
Knight said she's been working for civil rights and singing the anthem since she was a little girl.
Knight says everyone has an opinion, "but once we get into that love thing, it all comes together and goes wherever and we end up clapping and having a good time."
https://www.nbcwashington.com/entert...505194971.html
I read that people are placing bets on how long it will take for Gladys to sing the anthem in in minutes and seconds.Quote:
Originally Posted by sansradio
https://www.history.com/news/why-the...porting-eventsQuote:
Originally Posted by Optimal Saint
Thanks for the link . I learned something
Yep, folks bet on everything; some are betting on whether she'll have the mic in hand as she walks out to sing or if it'll be handed to her!Quote:
Originally Posted by milven
This is what Gladys and Motown were doing when they played before segregated audiences in the South in the 1960s. Smokey Robinson described situations where the rope dividing the races during their concerts would come down and everyone would end up dancing with everyone else. I don't know if we can come together today like that. There is too much hatred and hard feelings now.Quote:
Originally Posted by milven
There was time when that racist song wasn't sung at sporting events..maybe they should go back to!!!
I wonder when that song was first played at sporting events in the first place.Quote:
Originally Posted by arr&bee
I also don't like how some people are still making it like racism is dying because of what happened in Gladys' time 60 years ago. Notice her Motown buddies have not been asked about this? Surprised TMZ didn't find Stevie at an airport and put a camera to his face. They sure had time to find him during the Blurred Lines controversy...
Milven, is this what you were talking about earlier?
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features...-vs-the-clock/
Most of her Motown buddies have sung the Star Spangled Banner at televised sporting events. Some have sung it at the Super Bowl. What are they going to say "Uh Gladys, well you know I've sung it, even more than once......but you shouldn't"?Quote:
Originally Posted by midnightman