The best part of this anthem issue is how it’s revealed some of the weird ideas Americans have been sold by various interests about patriotism and national symbols.

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Pretty fucking disrespectful of the person taking that photograph of the guy raising his fist in the air because they’re obviously not looking at the flag or showing the flag respect during the anthem. Seriously. And the ball boy on the field should also be shot because it’s fucking disrespectful to not have your full…

WHY ISN’T YOUR HAND OVER YOUR HEART? DON’T YOU KNOW PEOPLE DIED FOR YOU TO BE ABLE TO COMPETE IN THE OLYMPICS? WHY DO YOU HATE AMERICA SO MUCH? IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT HERE YOU SHOULD JUST LEAVE!!!111 AAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH

I like his style, here is me winning a gold in Rio.

To quote Bomani Jones:

#allpuntersmatter

This ain’t great kinja, but every time I see Beltre and Andrus that song “People let me tell you bout my best friend” song pops into my head and gets stuck.

Yes but Brazil used their 3 exceptions on Fred and his two brothers, Ted and Ned.

More like Neck Martin am I right, ladies and gentlemen?

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Would have been funnier if it were Jason Pierre-Paul

Antonio Sabato Jr.

If the Earth were round, Giancarlo Stanton’s dingers would go straight into outer space. Think about it, you guys.