# Inauguration Day follow-along thread -- Woo-hoo! Cue the brass bands & fireworks! **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [January 20, 2021, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958 "2021-01-20T13:10:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 13
**Author:** ![E-DUB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/e-dub/32/403_2.png) [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/241 "2021-01-20T18:43:48Z")
I never do either. I figure that we see his name with all _five_ letters capitalized so often that it’s just a small way of trying to restore some balance to the universe. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/242 "2021-01-20T18:46:20Z")
> [@Folacin](#): > > > [@HMS\_Irruncible](#): > > > > I just assumed all marches are Sousa marches, just like all phones. > > Didn’t know that Sousa made phones . - Sousaphone. [![](https://media.musicarts.com/is/image/MMGS7/484218000927000-00-600x600.jpg) ](https://media.musicarts.com/is/image/MMGS7/484218000927000-00-600x600.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Pardel-Lux](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pardel-lux/32/20182_2.png) [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/243 "2021-01-20T18:47:36Z")
Is there a clamshell model of that? I want one. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/244 "2021-01-20T18:49:14Z")
> [@Pardel-Lux](#): > > Is there a clamshell model of that? I want one. - Just [bandshell](https://wp.connectseward.org/cityofseward/files/2016/02/bandshell.jpg) models. ---
**Author:** ![ShadowFacts](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shadowfacts/32/2934_2.png) [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/245 "2021-01-20T18:51:02Z")
> [@Whack-a-Mole](#): > > Biden’s speech is wholly unremarkable and unmemorable. It’s not bad. It’s ok but no one will remember or quote this speech. I think it’s safe to say that you are completely wrong about this. It will be remembered, quoted, and remarked upon for a long time to come. Part of that is definitely because of the contrast to his predecessor, but also because of the specific message and theme he was promoting. ---
**Author:** ![Pardel-Lux](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pardel-lux/32/20182_2.png) [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/246 "2021-01-20T18:51:39Z")
😃 Today is a good day to rejoyce being silly in a good way. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/247 "2021-01-20T18:52:12Z")
Are y’all still watching? They’re headed with the former presidents to Arlington cemetery. ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/248 "2021-01-20T18:52:42Z")
Paris climate accord, Muslim travel ban to name a few. ---
**Author:** ![Pardel-Lux](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pardel-lux/32/20182_2.png) [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/249 "2021-01-20T18:55:02Z")
The former presidents, except the one they are symbolically burying. But not there, of course. Actually, I understand they will let the cat bury him, as she always does. Good cat! ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/250 "2021-01-20T18:57:15Z")
And if she’s like my cat, she will do a very thorough job! I watched my cat in the yard the other day and she took a good 10 minutes to bury… um, the stuff she needed to bury. Of course, it’s not like she had anything else to do. She doesn’t have a job or anything… ---
**Author:** ![Crane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crane/32/3495_2.png) [@Crane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crane)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/251 "2021-01-20T18:58:53Z")
…bury the Trump. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/252 "2021-01-20T18:58:57Z")
Gore did a video for the day. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/253 "2021-01-20T19:04:26Z")
What is the name of that marching group in the Revolutionary Wary costumes? God, I love them! They used to come to San Antonio during Fiesta Week and I’d drive all over town to see them. When they switch into that slow step-- holy cow, I’m goosebumps all over. ETA: > **[Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Guard_Fife_and_Drum_Corps)** > > Pages for logged out editors learn more > > The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps is one of four premier musical organizations of the United States Army. Members perform using musical instruments and wearing uniforms similar to those used by military musicians of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. > It is the only unit of its kind in the United States' armed forces, and is part of the 3rd U.S. Infantry ("The Old Guard"). The Fife and Drum Corps has been stati... ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/254 "2021-01-20T19:05:49Z")
> [@ShadowFacts](#): > > > [@Whack-a-Mole](#): > > > > Biden’s speech is wholly unremarkable and unmemorable. It’s not bad. It’s ok but no one will remember or quote this speech. > > I think it’s safe to say that you are completely wrong about this. It will be remembered, quoted, and remarked upon for a long time to come. Part of that is definitely because of the contrast to his predecessor, but also because of the specific message and theme he was promoting. The reviews I’ve heard have been positive so far: **Presidential Historian Michael Beschloss:** “It was a terrific speech” **Fox News Anchor Chris Wallace:** “I thought it was a great speech…I’ve been listening to these inaugural addresses since 1961 – John F. Kennedy – ‘Ask not…’ I thought this was the best inaugural address I ever heard.” ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/255 "2021-01-20T19:07:31Z")
Can anyone explain to me who has to turn towards the President when they walk by and who doesn’t? Looks like the band didn’t have to at all (reasonable) but people just marching some did and some didn’t. Is it just officers maybe? ---
**Author:** ![Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fiendish_astronaut/32/3295_2.png) [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/256 "2021-01-20T19:09:51Z")
When does he move into the White House? Presumably they need to disinfect it first. Will there be a giant white tent put around it? ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/257 "2021-01-20T19:12:03Z")
I noted that klobucher’s gift was by the statue of the suffragettes. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/258 "2021-01-20T19:14:45Z")
Andrea Mitchell was just saying on NBC News Live : “at precisely 11:59:59, the nuclear codes were changed and the nuclear football transferred to Joe Biden”. Music to my ears. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/259 "2021-01-20T19:14:55Z")
I think the first person in each column doesn’t have to turn their head, 'cause they need to look where they’re going. Other than that… ---
**Author:** ![Heffalump\_and\_Roo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/heffalump_and_roo/32/7691_2.png) [@Heffalump\_and\_Roo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heffalump_and_Roo)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2021, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958/260 "2021-01-20T19:17:52Z")
> [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](#): > > When does he move into the White House? > > Presumably they need to disinfect it first. Will there be a giant white tent put around it? It’s a big endeavor. They have about 5 or 6 hours. They’re spending a couple hundred thousand dollars. I heard there will be 90 (?) people working on disinfecting the White House. > **[How the government will 'thoroughly clean and disinfect' White House...](https://www.businessinsider.com/biden-white-house-inauguration-trump-coronavirus-disinfection-2020-12)** > > The Trump White House has been a hot spot for coronavirus infections. Joe Biden and his team will want to clean up before moving in. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958.md?page=12) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inauguration-day-follow-along-thread-woo-hoo-cue-the-brass-bands-fireworks/930958.md?page=14)