How loud will the "Oh" be during the National Anthem next week?

**scottie b** · 01-29-2013, 04:32 PM

answers?

**Strange Bru** · 01-29-2013, 04:40 PM

I remember it from the 1970's, when the Orioles had winning seasons every season. I'm pretty sure it was around the same time as Wild Bill Hagy was spelling out O R I O L E S from section 52(?). The glory days of the O's, because it's not just O, it's O's!

**Strange Bru** · 01-29-2013, 04:43 PM

Win a free beer from a 49ers fan by betting they are going to sing a song about Baltimore's defence before the game. You can collect on that bet when they sing the National Anthem.

**Ravens44** · 01-29-2013, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by scottie b

answers?

I think it was a british seaman who when he saw his fellow british soldiers fleeing in disarray back from their failed attack...made this remark,"O MY! Why that loud boom made me shat myself".

**Strange Bru** · 01-29-2013, 04:51 PM

I think it has been lost since the 13 years of losing, but it isn't "Oh," it is "O's!"

**Strange Bru** · 01-29-2013, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by FearTheRaven

Also we're allowed to do it because it was written in Baltimore. That's my rule anyway.

That is why the beer is so much sweeter when you can make a bet with a Steelers fan that before every home game at Heinz Field the home crowd stands and sings a song about Baltimore's defense. Not the Ravens' defense, but Baltimore's defense.

**admartian** · 01-29-2013, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by FearTheRaven

Also we're allowed to do it because it was written in Baltimore. That's my rule anyway.

Fair enough. I'd say that too.

Call it creative license.

**scottie b** · 01-29-2013, 05:15 PM

Strange Bru....u da man

**HKusp** · 01-29-2013, 05:27 PM

I didn't know people didn't know this.

**ballhawk** · 01-29-2013, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by Strange Bru

Win a free beer from a 49ers fan by betting they are going to sing a song about Baltimore's defence before the game. You can collect on that bet when they sing the National Anthem.

Genius. Thanx strange bru!

**elgonzo** · 01-29-2013, 07:04 PM

BTW, how about the seven nation army chant in the 4th quarter at new England, I could clearly hear it. I think we're the only team that does that. That chant gets me pumped! How cool would it be to hear that at the super bowl, you know when " the hays in the barn". Man ooohh Man this going to be good! - Gonz

**Mista T** · 01-30-2013, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by somedumbguy

I have had some people in other cities tell me it is disrespectful but I figure it was written in Baltimore by a Baltimorean so its our song and we can sing it however we please.

Fuck 'em!!!! While I am not allowed to yell "O" during the anthem, I thoroughly enjoy hearing it, especially at away games.

**bt12483** · 01-30-2013, 09:24 AM

It was clear as day in NE at the AFCCG. Represent folks.

**somedumbguy** · 01-30-2013, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by Strange Bru

Win a free beer from a 49ers fan by betting they are going to sing a song about Baltimore's defence before the game. You can collect on that bet when they sing the National Anthem.

To those who do not know, and to bolster Strange Bru's arguement, the original title of the Star Spangled Banner is "Defence of Fort McHenry" .

**Ravenswintitle** · 01-30-2013, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by elgonzo

BTW, how about the seven nation army chant in the 4th quarter at new England, I could clearly hear it. I think we're the only team that does that. That chant gets me pumped! How cool would it be to hear that at the super bowl, you know when " the hays in the barn". Man ooohh Man this going to be good! - Gonz

Atlanta fans were doing it too, several teams in different sports use it.

**Egghead** · 01-30-2013, 09:52 AM

When I'm at events, I sing the whole anthem. I stress the 'O', of course.

**HoustonRaven** · 01-30-2013, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by Mista T

Fuck 'em!!!! While I am not allowed to yell "O" during the anthem, I thoroughly enjoy hearing it, especially at away games.

Agreed.

I was quizzed at the Houston game by someone who felt it was disrespectful.

I reminded him the birthplace of the Anthem was Baltimore and its a way we pay homage to the song.

**Tucker: M&T Sec 527** · 01-30-2013, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by somedumbguy

It doesn't take a lot since the stadium is usually pretty quiet. I have had some people in other cities tell me it is disrespectful but I figure it was written in Baltimore by a Baltimorean so its our song and we can sing it however we please. I hope somebody warns Alicia Keys though. That is something that could throw you off if you are not expecting it.

I'll never forget the time that Yankees fans reprimanded me for it in Baltimore
Yankees fans, seriously, they are the definition of disrespectful fans.
The "Oh" is not as disrespectful as some "remix" would be.

**WaccoFlacco** · 01-31-2013, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by Ravenswintitle

Atlanta fans were doing it too, several teams in different sports use it.

It's a soccer thing. I hate soccer and it makes me feel like I'm watching the world cup. Not a fan.

**lobachevsky** · 01-31-2013, 03:07 PM

Correct me if I'm mistaken, but IIRC the "O!" started at Orioles games in the days of the late Wild Bill Hagy, who used to lead the "O-R-I-O-L-E-S-ORIOLES!" chant from Section 34 of Memorial Stadium. Folks took to shouting "O!" at the appropriate point in the National Anthem as if to begin the Orioles chant--and it was "O!", not "O's!"