6. Roseanne Barr Mutilating the American National Anthem
As an 'Ozz-Stray-Lee-Yan', I really don't see national anthems as much of a big deal. I mean, at sporting events we stand up when it's played, but we a) do it reluctantly, and b) mumble the words in between sips of beer and shuffling about in our flip flops. But Americans, hoo boy... from what I've heard and seen, when the national anthem is played, bald eagles weep, the stars shine a little bit brighter, and sweating palms are slapped to heaving, patriotic breasts. So when Roseanne Barr came out and, I kid you not,
screeched the national anthem, then grabbed her crotch and pretended to spit on the ground, well then the dust of the Founding Father's crumbled into even smaller, disgusted dust. For those of you with a morbid sense of curiosity, we've included the full clip below... I remember one or two years ago Meatloaf came over here to sing the national anthem, and he did a pretty crummy job. Except instead of decrying it as a national travesty, we all paused from wrestling crocodiles and eating barbecued prawns to say, 'Oy Meats, ya bloody stink.' But that's Australia for you, I guess. http://youtu.be/ru2BYd3c90w