Oh, the grand spectacle of the WWE Elimination Chamber, where over 38,000 fans gathered to witness The Rock and John Cena’s epic battle, only to be greeted by the dreaded American anthem. It’s like bringing a knife to a gunfight—except the knife is actually a Canadian flag, and the gunfight is over whether or not to tolerate American nationalism. Elizabeth Irving, the anthem singer, must’ve felt like she was on the set of ‘Home Alone’ when she realized she had to sing two anthems just to avoid getting pelted with jeers. And speaking of ‘Home Alone,’ it’s becoming the national anthem of Canadian sports fans these days. The booing isn’t just about the anthem; it’s a symphony of discontent over Trump’s tariff threats and ’51st state’ talk. It’s a ‘Rocky’ moment for the US-Canada relationship, with fans using sports as their own personal ‘Rumble’ to express their patriotic frustrations. Pat McAfee’s ‘terrible country’ remark was a classic understatement; it’s more like ‘the land of the free, home of the annoyed.’ Sports events have officially become the new battleground, complete with cheering, jeering, and the occasional flag burning.
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