grahamorbust Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 A question for those out there in the guard world. Does WGI or any circuit have rules about swearing in song lyrics? I think generally 'hell' or 'd*mn' are ok, but that's usually where the line is drawn. I ask because I was watching Pacificaires' video from the Austin regional, and couldn't help but notice the word 's**t' left twice in the song 'Hometown Glory' by Adele. It's not the most noticeable word, about 4 minutes into the song, but for those who know the lyrics, it raises the question as to whether it's appropriate or not for audiences. So... what are your thoughts on the issue? Anyone recall anything like this from the past? Regardless, I love their program this year and can't wait to see it live. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugg Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) the city slickers loudly yelled "oh ####" in 1984 during "little afairie on the prarie" as the indians surrounded the cavalry! Edited March 10, 2011 by dugg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam98 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 the city slickers loudly yelled "oh ####" in 1984 during "little afairie on the prarie" as the indians surrounded the cavalry! And it was NOT cut from the PBS finals broadcast, either--I have a copy of the performance. I remember Drum Corps World had a recap of finals that made mention of it (and not in a good way). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jak Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 A whole bunch of guards used that song 2 years ago. I believe they all edited it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugg Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) And it was NOT cut from the PBS finals broadcast, either--I have a copy of the performance. I remember Drum Corps World had a recap of finals that made mention of it (and not in a good way). oh i would LOVE to read that dcw recap!the audience reaction to it was laughter! the next year "general hospital" they shouted "hell NO" when asked if they would like to see their loved ones treated in such a manner! the potty mouthed city slicker's [not above going for a cheap laugh] were about comedy,fun and irreverence......something that is sorely missed today! Edited March 10, 2011 by dugg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXguard Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 They didn't edit it. They used the radio version of the song, in which the word is deleted. A whole bunch of guards used that song 2 years ago. I believe they all edited it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey joe joe jr Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 the city slickers loudly yelled "oh ####" in 1984 during "little afairie on the prarie" as the indians surrounded the cavalry! ahhhh back in the day when you could swear at your students and throw things and smack em down if needed. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam98 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 oh i would LOVE to read that dcw recap!the audience reaction to it was laughter! the next year "general hospital" they shouted "hell NO" when asked if they would like to see their loved ones treated in such a manner! the potty mouthed city slicker's [not above going for a cheap laugh] were about comedy,fun and irreverence......something that is sorely missed today! I think I have that issue of DCW somewhere in storage. I'll see if I can find it this weekend and post the quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 ahhhh back in the day when you could swear at your students and throw things and smack em down if needed. LOL What do you mean "back in the day" I still do this.... : ) the parents are cool with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedova Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I cant find the Pacificaires open show anymore on Fan Network!???? That show is amazing and should have no problem medaling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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