Thought about this since the Trillbillies brought it up briefly on their latest podcast. I haven't been to too many sporting events in recent years but I typically do what Tonya does and just try to avoid being in the stands when the anthem plays. But I'll admit I'd probably be a coward in most situations and just stand anyway. At least if I'm there with other people. I feel like most Americans are afraid of confronting people but one exception is if people feel you're not showing proper respect to the civic religion or to the troops.
That said if I was at a sporting event by myself I'd probably just sit.
I just think it's fucked up how there is an expectation that at every sporting event US Americans are just expected to stand for the anthem and if you don't hooo boy you must be trouble.
When you’re an immigrant you have to keep your head down and take part in the fascist pageantry unless you want to be targetted with all eyes aiming at you.
i had season tix to the Brain blender sport in college. I think during the first game I stayed seated. I don’t think anyone said anything tome but I was paranoid enough to think someone would follow me home after the game and stab me.
I started standing up for the remaining games because yes, I’m a coward.