# National Anthem at the Home Run Derby

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**Category:** The Game Room\
**Created:** [July 16, 2024, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-anthem-at-the-home-run-derby/1004298 "2024-07-16T02:58:55Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 17, 2024, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-anthem-at-the-home-run-derby/1004298/68 "2024-07-17T14:33:25Z")

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I just wish they’d stop God Bless America as part of the 7th inning stretch. And they expect you to stand. It’s not the mfing national anthem!

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