Inappropriate Song?

[CoasterMatt]

Tampa, Florida - Like most Bucs fans, Bob Corry says he enjoyed Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Everything, except a song played over the stadium's loudspeakers at halftime.

Bob Corry, Offended By Song:
"The first song that I hear is 'Rock You Like a Hurricane' by The Scorpions and I thought to myself, 'Is it me, or is this just totally out of place and inappropriate?'"

The Bucs cheerleaders began their halftime show dancing to the song and Corry says he thought it showed a lack of sensitivity, considering what New Orleans residents went through last year following Hurricane Katrina.


Even I wouldn't play that song at a New Orleans Saints game...

Rest of the story here (http://www.tampabays10.com/news/news.aspx?storyid=23261).

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Puh-LEEZE! Doesn't anyone have a sense of humor anymore? I would laugh my ass off at that.

Stanford band has gotten into trouble for far-too-appropriate half time shows, as in potato famine jokes at the Fightin' Irish and spotted owl jokes in Oregon. I think everyone takes themselves far too seriously.

[Gemini Cricket]

I'm offended because I heard CoasterMatt broke wind while posting this thread. That's insensitve to the Hurricane Katrina victims.










:D

[Kevy Baby]

Now I have Spinal Tap's "Break Like the Wind" running through my head.

[Not Afraid]

You know, just because you THINK something is inappropriate doesn't mean it is. And just because something IS inapporpriate doesn't mean you have the right to be offended. Of course, you may choose to be offended, but I'm not sure anyone will care.

[Kevy Baby]

And just because something IS inapporpriate doesn't mean you have the right to be offended.I'm not sure if I am reading this correctly, but one DOES have the right to be offended about anything they so desire (and bitch about it if they like). But just because one is offended doesn't mean that something automatically be done about it.

So one can be offended. And one (such as I and others) can not be offended and think the world needs to lighten up.

Such a wonderful world!

[Isaac]

I would have come up with a whole disaster themed playlist.

Madonna - Drowned World
Heavenly Gospel Singers - Watery Grave
The Beatles - Help
Julie London - Cry Me A River
Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On

This could be fun!

[CoasterMatt]

Just because I think it might be an inappropriate song, doesn't mean I didn't laugh my ass off when I first read the story. :D

We just watched This Is Spinal Tap last night, too...

[Cadaverous Pallor]

And just because something IS inapporpriate doesn't mean you have the right to be offended. Lock 'em up!

[Not Afraid]

I'm not sure if I am reading this correctly, but one DOES have the right to be offended about anything they so desire (and bitch about it if they like). But just because one is offended doesn't mean that something automatically be done about it.

So one can be offended. And one (such as I and others) can not be offended and think the world needs to lighten up.

Such a wonderful world!

You are absolutely right and I worded that wrong. You can be offended about anything you like, however, that doesn't mean anyone will care. Or, even more appropriately, it doesn't mean I have to respond. Is that better?

[Gemini Cricket]

Madonna - Drowned World
Heavenly Gospel Singers - Watery Grave
The Beatles - Help
Julie London - Cry Me A River
Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On

Sail Away ~ Enya
Riders of the Storm ~ The Doors
Windy ~ The Association
The Theme from Flood ~ They Might Be Giants
Rain ~ Madonna
Like the Weather ~ 10,000 Maniacs
Don't Drink the Water ~ DMB

[SacTown Chronic]

I'm doing a nativity scene in my front yard next December and Nine Inch Nail's "Closer" will be played on a continuous loop.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

You are absolutely right and I worded that wrong. You can be offended about anything you like, however, that doesn't mean anyone will care. Or, even more appropriately, it doesn't mean I have to respond. Is that better?Hehe, yeah. I'd go a step further - You can be offended about anything you like, however, I have the right to make fun of you for having a hair up your ass about it. :D

[Capt Jack]

I am highly offended by the words offensive, hurricane and think.

My attorney will be in touch. :p

[scaeagles]

Didn't UC Northridge want to change their mascot to "The Quakes" and rename their basketball arena "The Epicenter"? I thought that was great, but it was shot down by the same "inappropriate and offended" crowd.

[Gemini Cricket]

I'm doing a nativity scene in my front yard next December and Nine Inch Nail's "Closer" will be played on a continuous loop.
Great! Now that song's stuck in my head. And I know they won't let me sing that aloud at work.
:D

[CoasterMatt]

I'm doing a nativity scene in my front yard next December and Nine Inch Nail's "Closer" will be played on a continuous loop.
I used to have a neighbor that would call the police anytime I played that song really loudly... :D

[Not Afraid]

I love working at home. ;)

[SzczerbiakManiac]

Next December I want to put up a Naïveté Scene in front of my home. Does anyone know some good Atheist Carols I can play to accompany it? :evil:

[Kevy Baby]

Didn't UC Northridge want to change their mascot to "The Quakes" and rename their basketball arena "The Epicenter"? I thought that was great, but it was shot down by the same "inappropriate and offended" crowd.Actually, a minor league baseball team in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is what you are thinking of. The did in fact call themselves the Quakes (http://www.rcquakes.com/) and did indeed name their stadium The Epicenter. The mascot's name is Tremblor. They are a farm club for the Anaheim Angels.

We lived in RC when they opened this stadium. Nice place.

And the stadium where the Mighty Ducks (hockey) play is called the Pond. As in "Duck Pond"

[Gn2Dlnd]

And the stadium where the L.A. Galaxy (football, er, soccer) plays is called the Home Depot Center. Neither of which makes any sense whatsoever. (although the supporters group is called The Riot Squad. Reginald Denny anyone?)

[MickeyLumbo]

on behalf of dear Reggie, i'm offended.

do they play "Brick House" at half-time?

[tracilicious]

Next December I want to put up a Naïveté Scene in front of my home. Does anyone know some good Atheist Carols I can play to accompany it? :evil:

Naivete scene?

[Kevy Baby]

Naivete scene?No, Naïveté Scene

[MickeyLumbo]

Even I wouldn't play that song at a New Orleans Saints game...

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i agree, coastermatt. "Rock you like a hurricane" was a bit over the top of decency and compassion. this was a half-time show, for cryin' out loud.

perhaps a more appropriate, crowd participation, good ol'-fashion singin' in-the-round of "Row Row Row Your Boat" would have put a smile on everyone's face.

[CoasterMatt]

Anything by Katrina and the Waves would have been far more appropriate :evil:

[Prudence]

I think it would be far more appropriate to offer residents of the city an opportunity to reflect on the error of their ways that surely led to their watery smiting. Might I suggest: "Sit down, you're rocking the boat"?