Amanda Gorman to be Part of Superbowl

[candycorn]

" Her new poem will honor three Americans — Los Angeles educator Trimaine Davis, Florida nurse manager Suzie Dorner and Pittsburgh-based James Martin, a Marine veteran who volunteers with the Wounded Warrior Project and who has taken in local kids facing issues at home — for their work during the coronavirus pandemic. The three have also been named honorary captains for the Super Bowl by the NFL. "

Amanda Gorman — And Poetry — Will Be Part Of Super Bowl LV

Fresh from her burst into the literary stratosphere after her appearance at President Biden's inauguration, poet Amanda Gorman will recite a new poem during the Super Bowl LV pre-show next Sunday.

www.npr.org

Fresh off of her appearance at Biden's Inauguration and reciting her poem, "The Hill We Climb", this is sure to add to her fame.

I'm sure there will be some opposition for some reason. And those opposing it won't be able to say why.

 

[Bidensucks]

Lol, I guess now that men get to destroy womens sports they have to do the same to mens. damn.

 

[Polishprince]

Why does the NFL insist on making this a Leftist Political event? Shouldn't they be seeking to make it bipartisan and invite a conservative poet to provide balance?

 

[blackhawk]

Never heard of her these guys should be part of the Superbowl.

 

[candycorn]

Amanda Gorman to read poem at Super Bowl

The NFL has picked three people who have served during the coronavirus pandemic as honorary captains for the Super Bowl along with inaugural poet Amanda Gorman for an original poem.

www.pbs.org

 

[candycorn]

She's 22.
She'll probably be retired by the time the Raiders go back to the Super Bowl....

 

[OldLady]

Why does the NFL insist on making this a Leftist Political event? Shouldn't they be seeking to make it bipartisan and invite a conservative poet to provide balance?

What's "leftist" about those people's work?

 

[MarathonMike]

Reading poems at the Super Bowl, swell. Anyone going to recite Shakespeare?

 

[tyroneweaver]

remember when they used to have the punt pass and kick competition at the SB

 

[Jimmy_Chitwood]

Reading poems at the Super Bowl, swell. Anyone going to recite Shakespeare?

Will it be broadcast in the Espresso Lounge at the game?

 

[Jimmy_Chitwood]

remember when they used to have the punt pass and kick competition at the SB

yup and salute the Troops.

 

[Jimmy_Chitwood]

But can she rap?

 

[OldLady]

Reading poems at the Super Bowl, swell. Anyone going to recite Shakespeare?

Yeah, what's up with the NFL lately? Gettin mighty political.

 

[MarathonMike]

But can she rap?

*GASP* You You RACIST!!

 

[JoeMoma]

I hope she reads some limericks.

 

[Devils_Advocate]

Reading poems at the Super Bowl, swell. Anyone going to recite Shakespeare?

I can recite Forest Hump for you and it goes “ Jenny you are like a box of chocolates and you never knew how many have been in you but for sure it was a lot dear Jenny “ ...

Anyhoo, a poet at the SB make me not to want to watch it even more even though I thought the young lady did a wonderful job at Biden swearing in ceremony...

 

[candycorn]

Reading poems at the Super Bowl, swell. Anyone going to recite Shakespeare?

Yeah, what's up with the NFL lately? Gettin mighty political.

In 2002 (the super bowl after the 2001 season), The halftime show featured names of those killed in the twin towers.
Its not as if a woman reading a 3 minute poem is going to break some new ground for social awareness to recognize healthcare workers.

 

[candycorn]

I hope she reads some limericks.

That would actually be a riot if she went out there to the coin toss and started "There was a man from Nantucket...." when everyone is expecting Toni Morrison, they get Tony Soprano.

 

[candycorn]

remember when they used to have the punt pass and kick competition at the SB

Speaking of which...a super bowl principal was in the Punt Pass and Kick competition in his youth:

That behemoth of a "kid" is Andy Reid.

 

[OldLady]

Reading poems at the Super Bowl, swell. Anyone going to recite Shakespeare?

Yeah, what's up with the NFL lately? Gettin mighty political.

In 2002 (the super bowl after the 2001 season), The halftime show featured names of those killed in the twin towers.
Its not as if a woman reading a 3 minute poem is going to break some new ground for social awareness to recognize healthcare workers.

I'm not objecting, the poem seems appropriate.

Just watched the halftime show 2002--thanks! Musta been busy with other things that day.