USA Anthem Follies - Canadian Idol?????

During last night's pre-game ceremonies before the US 5-4 win in Quebec city, "singer" Carol Marcil (daughter of Hockey Quebec head Rene Marcil) forgot the words to the Star Spangled Banner (twice) and then after running off to get a cue card took a Chevy Chase style pratfall before leaving without completing the anthem.

Three lessons from this:

1. Singers should know the words to the song (or at least have a good lip-synch engineer - NOTE do not use someone from Ashlee Simpson's crew);

2. Nepotism does not pay; and

3. Anthem singers should NOT wear high heels on the ice.


Marty Brodeur's take on the whole proceedings????

"You've got to give her credit, she came back twice and fell once," he said with a laugh. "It's definitely a different way to start a hockey game than we're used to.

"There was a little bit of humour involved. It was just too bad for her. I was just thinking that I hope she's not on Canadian Idol."

For the story and a video clip see:

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1114263677657_29/?hub=Canada

Good she didnt hit her dead on the boards.

Oh my God, she could have broken her neck like that ... jeeeesus!

Good she didnt hit her dead on the boards.
I can't believe the players didn't pick her up right away.

not a big deal, she was probaly nerves how many americans know ALL the words to Oh Canada... not many

not a big deal, she was probaly nerves how many americans know ALL the words to Oh Canada... not many



Probably, but how many Americans' job is it to know the words to Oh canada?

Probably, but how many Americans' job is it to know the words to Oh canada?

Exactly. Like they just picked her out of the crowd on the spot, or something.

not a big deal, she was probaly nerves how many americans know ALL the words to Oh Canada... not many

I do, and I don't know the words to the star spangled banner. It's only because of hockey that I know it though.

When I first saw the clip on TV last night, I laughed hysterically for about five minutes straight. When I saw it a second time on a different channel, I actually felt really bad for her. But now that I've seen it a third time I can honestly say thats one of the most messed up things I've ever seen.

I don't get it, did they just pick her at random right before the start of the game. The fact that she forgot the words TWICE!!!! is enough. The falling on her back part was just icing on the cake.

Paulina Gretzky was one American who knew all the words to "O Canada" last fall when she sang in Toronto and she managed not to fall down too. As compared to last night's performance, I would say Paulina did a lot better.

I know the words to both the American and Canadian national anthems, and insist on singing O Canada every time it's played at a hockey game.

Just to correct things, René Marcil is not the president of Hockey Quebec. In fact, René will become Hockey Canada's president very soon, replacing Bob Nicholson.

But his daughter's performance at the Colisee was a classic. Great tv.

Just to correct things, René Marcil is not the president of Hockey Quebec. In fact, René will become Hockey Canada's president very soon, replacing Bob Nicholson.

But his daughter's performance at the Colisee was a classic. Great tv.

He has a number of position with Hockey Canada including heading up Hockey Quebec.

http://66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:jkqbGDa44Z4J:members.hockeycanada.c a/bulletins/public/download.asp%3FID%3D274+Rene+Marcil&hl=en

They showed the segment of that fall on my local fox news...they didnt talk about the actual HOCKEY game at all or who Canada was even facing or the outcome...I hate US Media.

5-4 USA

In the Canada Vs. USA exhibition in case you were wondering.

I feel really bad for her... it was still funny but just damn... that must have really sucked.

She was on Good Morning America and she sang the USA's anthem today. So saying that she don't know the words is not right. She was only nervous.

Is there anyway I can save this to my computer? This is priceless. Oh and btw I know the words to Oh Canada...I thank HNIC for it.

It really was horrible, and I feel really bad for her. One of the players that knew the song should have skated over and helped her out IMO.

They showed the segment of that fall on my local fox news...they didnt talk about the actual HOCKEY game at all or who Canada was even facing or the outcome...I hate US Media.
Same here. Different channel (ABC) but same thing, they said she was singing the US anthem at a game in Canada between the 2 nations. Then showed the clip. Although, I think by the time the clip is over you kind of forget that it was at a hockey game only focusing on "forgot the words, twice, and fell on the ice."

At least she didn't hit her head on the open door or the boards.

I feel bad laughing because that was so horrible for her, but it's always funny when someone falls down.

I saw the clip too (on the CBC News feed on NWI down here in the States). I'm glad she was ok but I couldn't believe that she flubbed the words to the "Star Spangled Banner".

...and yes, I'm another American who knows all of the words to "O Canada".

I can't believe that loser was invited to a TV show after embarassing herself like that.

There's nothing wrong with not knowing, forgetting or being too nervous to sing the words to an anthem.

What's wrong is to be selected to perform when you're obviously devoid of talent. What's wrong is to try to accomplish a job you're not cut to accomplish. What's wrong is that there are dozens of people who not only DREAM of performing a national anthem but actually work hard to be REAL pro singers.

Not only did that fat slob get the first gig because of her dad's connection, but now our modern culture which loves to celebrates mediocrity and instant stardom is rewarding that worthless clown further.

Unbelievable.

Maybe she's the next Star Wars kid (http://www.jedimaster.net/). They'll make t-shirts and sing her praises like the little retard-geek in 2003.

Nice to see hockey get some big coverage all over the United States, it was even on PTI tonight. I wonder how many stations actually showed highlights of the game too.

I can't believe that loser was invited to a TV show after embarassing herself like that.

There's nothing wrong with not knowing, forgetting or being too nervous to sing the words to an anthem.

What's wrong is to be selected to perform when you're obviously devoid of talent. What's wrong is to try to accomplish a job you're not cut to accomplish. What's wrong is that there are dozens of people who not only DREAM of performing a national anthem but actually work hard to be REAL pro singers.

Not only did that fat slob get the first gig because of her dad's connection, but now our modern culture which loves to celebrates mediocrity and instant stardom is rewarding that worthless clown further.

Unbelievable.

You're such a delightful person.

They showed the segment of that fall on my local fox news...they didn't talk about the actual HOCKEY game at all or who Canada was even facing or the outcome...I hate US Media.

UNBELIEVABLE!!!! Im watching tonights Fox's Local news and AGAIN..yes AGAIN they showed the segment with the lady falling and forgetting the words...they are really getting a kick out of this. I really wish I had a Canadian satellite, this is just sad. BTW..they ACTUALLY gave the final score of the game, 5-4....no highlights though of course...imagine that! :biglaugh:

I can't believe that loser was invited to a TV show after embarassing herself like that.

There's nothing wrong with not knowing, forgetting or being too nervous to sing the words to an anthem.

What's wrong is to be selected to perform when you're obviously devoid of talent. What's wrong is to try to accomplish a job you're not cut to accomplish. What's wrong is that there are dozens of people who not only DREAM of performing a national anthem but actually work hard to be REAL pro singers.

Not only did that fat slob get the first gig because of her dad's connection, but now our modern culture which loves to celebrates mediocrity and instant stardom is rewarding that worthless clown further.

Unbelievable.

Maybe she's the next Star Wars kid (http://www.jedimaster.net/). They'll make t-shirts and sing her praises like the little retard-geek in 2003.
She sings since she's a little kid and she has a beautiful voice. If you don't know what you're talking about, shut up.

She sings since she's a little kid

Who doesn't?

and she has a beautiful voice.

I disagree.

If you don't know what you're talking about, shut up.

She should have taken your advice.

I saw the clip too (on the CBC News feed on NWI down here in the States). I'm glad she was ok but I couldn't believe that she flubbed the words to the "Star Spangled Banner".

...and yes, I'm another American who knows all of the words to "O Canada".

Accodrding to the Calgary newscasters, half of Americans don't even know all the words in the first stanza of the Star Spangled Banner.

Where's Mo Cheeks when you need him?

I can't believe that loser was invited to a TV show after embarassing herself like that.

There's nothing wrong with not knowing, forgetting or being too nervous to sing the words to an anthem.

What's wrong is to be selected to perform when you're obviously devoid of talent. What's wrong is to try to accomplish a job you're not cut to accomplish. What's wrong is that there are dozens of people who not only DREAM of performing a national anthem but actually work hard to be REAL pro singers.

Not only did that fat slob get the first gig because of her dad's connection, but now our modern culture which loves to celebrates mediocrity and instant stardom is rewarding that worthless clown further.

Unbelievable.

Maybe she's the next Star Wars kid (http://www.jedimaster.net/). They'll make t-shirts and sing her praises like the little retard-geek in 2003.

Jesus, lighten up.

Jesus, lighten up.

Yeah, well I'd like to see you with a crown of thorns on your head!

Accodrding to the Calgary newscasters, half of Americans don't even know all the words in the first stanza of the Star Spangled Banner.

Rule #1: Trust a Canadian's statements about America just as much as you'd trust a Red Sox fan's statements about the Yankees ( or vice versa ).

Rule #1: Trust a Canadian's statements about America just as much as you'd trust a Red Sox fan's statements about the Yankees ( or vice versa ).

just like how America should have trusted Canada's statements about WMD's in Iraq...

oh wait, you didn't...

Accodrding to the Calgary newscasters, half of Americans don't even know all the words in the first stanza of the Star Spangled Banner.

Those Americans weren't singing the national anthem at a live hockey game at ice level either, so what's your point?

I can't believe that loser was invited to a TV show after embarassing herself like that.

There's nothing wrong with not knowing, forgetting or being too nervous to sing the words to an anthem.

What's wrong is to be selected to perform when you're obviously devoid of talent. What's wrong is to try to accomplish a job you're not cut to accomplish. What's wrong is that there are dozens of people who not only DREAM of performing a national anthem but actually work hard to be REAL pro singers.

Not only did that fat slob get the first gig because of her dad's connection, but now our modern culture which loves to celebrates mediocrity and instant stardom is rewarding that worthless clown further.

Unbelievable.

Maybe she's the next Star Wars kid (http://www.jedimaster.net/). They'll make t-shirts and sing her praises like the little retard-geek in 2003.

Holy buddy calm down...Public speaking is hard enough for some people. I can't imagine what it would be like singing in front of that many people. You have to get a start somewhere and it's a fact that some people could prepare as much as possible and still simply choke. It's going to happen and IMO its not the fault of the person picking the singer. Everyone has to get a chance somewhere and maybe that was one of her first BIG gigs (I am not sure but it's just a guess). I am on radio and practiced many, many, many times and my first crack at it i could barely breath after the first minute just from being nervous. Give her a break you know how many people would just have run off the ice from embarrasment after forgetting the words once? She had the courage to come back out and I give her props for that. :clap:

Holy buddy calm down...Public speaking is hard enough for some people. I can't imagine what it would be like singing in front of that many people. You have to get a start somewhere and it's a fact that some people could prepare as much as possible and still simply choke. It's going to happen and IMO its not the fault of the person picking the singer. Everyone has to get a chance somewhere and maybe that was one of her first BIG gigs (I am not sure but it's just a guess). I am on radio and practiced many, many, many times and my first crack at it i could barely breath after the first minute just from being nervous. Give her a break you know how many people would just have run off the ice from embarrasment after forgetting the words once?

First, I am calm. I just don't like what happened ;)

I agree with you that one has to start somewhere but, come on, a big arena + TV is absolutely NOT the place to begin. I am a firm believer that you should give it to people who have earned it.

Secondly, I do blame the people who selected her. It was a cheap selection based on her connections, not her accomplishments. It is very obvious that hack got the gig because her father has connection with hockey canada.

I agree that everyone should get a chance somewhere. That's what small gigs, clubs, choirs, etc. are for. It is better for the artists themselves and of course more respectful for the audience as well because it avoids embarassments like that.

I just think there are plenty of talented, seasoned singers out there who have a lot of experience. They have not only paid their dues but have been confronted with numerous technical problems. They can handle the pressure well. There's plenty of talent out there.

I just don't like the trend these days to put people with connections on stage or to mold "instant stars" with shows such as American Idol when there are plenty of people out there busting their ***** who actually know their stuff.

I don't need to see a a talentless numbnut **** up an anthem or look at Gretzky's daughter lipsyncing at a major events when there are qualified people who can do a beautiful rendition. And if they **** it up, at least I know they worked to get there.

But that's just me :D

Maybe next time they can get William Hung...

people make mistakes, it wasnt out of disrespect to the USA.

stuff like this happens, remember the upsidedown canadian flag at the world series back in 1992 in atlanta

This was even sent in germany's news on TV the whole evening. :biglaugh:

After seeing the video, I feel bad for her too, glad she wasn't seriously injured

She was on Good Morning America and she sang the USA's anthem today. So saying that she don't know the words is not right. She was only nervous.


Pssh, She had a teleprompter...

Maybe next time they can get William Hung...

William is too good for national anthem singings. :biglaugh: