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Melissa Sampson Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I didn't actually cheer, as I was in disbelief and shock. I did applaud, but really thought BD got robbed. My brother made it to finals for the first time in 6 years, and was kind of rooting for Phantom, but even he didn't think that was a championship show. It's like he told me after the show, when people watch the dvd's back they're going to realize Bd should have won, Cavaliers really should have come in 2nd, and Phantom should have been 3rd. But he was excited for the organization. Congradulations go out to Phantom. It was probably their best show since the mid 90's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NR_Ohiobando Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 ... -Because Phantom won -Because The Blue Devils lost ... I may just have common sense, but aren't these two the EXACT SAME THING?(considering that Cavaliers had already been announced...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84BDsop Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Unfortunately, as I was in some serious talks with my wife, I was unable to react as normal....so I'll go with the qtrs reaction. Sure, as an alum I always wand BD on top....duh....but I WILL happily admit that I yelled "SUTA" in the theater at the end of the show...and I was VERY happy Regiment finally won their OWN title with a show that will live with 86 BD, 87 SCV, 87 Garfield, etc....a show for the ages, truly...and very deserving of the win...and one HELL of a monkey off the organization's back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coathope Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 ...-Because Phantom won -Because The Blue Devils lost ... I may just have common sense, but aren't these two the EXACT SAME THING? The outcome is the same thing. However, it's more like are you happy that Phantom won or are you happy because BD lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry S Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 (edited) I didn't actually cheer, as I was in disbelief and shock. I did applaud, but really thought BD got robbed. My brother made it to finals for the first time in 6 years, and was kind of rooting for Phantom, but even he didn't think that was a championship show. It's like he told me after the show, when people watch the dvd's back they're going to realize Bd should have won, Cavaliers really should have come in 2nd, and Phantom should have been 3rd. But he was excited for the organization. Congradulations go out to Phantom. It was probably their best show since the mid 90's. I have been watching Drum Corps shows since 1976. I saw BD, CAVIES and PR several times this year. I do not need a DVD review to tell me that PR won outright. It's great you have your opinion that BD got "robbed" and that's fine. But I for one still KNOW what I watched and heard that night and I've been watching for a loooooooong time. Edited September 3, 2008 by Perry S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantombari1 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I have been watching Drum Corps shows since 1976. I saw BD, CAVIES and PR several times this year. I do not need a DVD review to tell me that PR won outright. It's great you have your opinion that BD got "robbed" and that's fine. But I for one still KNOW what I watched and heard that night and I've been watching for a loooooooong time. That's exactly right! BD didn't get robbed they had a good show and got beat fair and square. Cavies better than PR? For once in a long time they weren't on the same playing field. Great show which I enjoyed more than BD but not close to Phantoms overall. The only robbery (IMO) was that Phantom didn't win brass but who cares when you win the Championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrnguy500 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I cheered for Phantom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCorpsGuy Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I'm one of those who cheered both because Phantom won, and because BD lost. My personal opinion, after seeing both shows all three days, was this: I don't even see how BD made the top 5. They justified poor design and lousy execution by claiming that it was a part of the absurdity theme...that's awfully convenient. Granted, I loved the concept when they announced it, but when I saw the show in Bloomington, I was actually dismayed at just how ridiculous the show turned out. Phantom, Cavies, Crown, and Cadets all had superior shows, both in design and execution. Now, add to that the complete classlessness they displayed at the ageout ceremony (group photo they took while chanting at the top of their collective lungs, "1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13!"...the inference being that they were about to win their 13th championship), and I pretty much was rooting for just about anyone else to beat them. Just my personal feelings... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Initial reaction was from the "Wow" factor of what Phantom had accomplished over the weekend. Then a long ovation from me towards Blue Devils for their fine performance and season. Seemed to me like most folks around me followed the same path -- an initial OMG emotional outburst, followed by cheering/applause for BD's hard-fought Silver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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