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Listen to Canucks fans forget the words to the Canadian national anthem

How embarrassing.

Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

Whether you think the Canadian national anthem is better than the United States’ national anthem or not (it is), residents of both countries should be able to sing their nation’s song by heart. Especially proud Canadians.

So, the scene during pregame ceremonies in Vancouver on Saturday was more than a little concerning (and somewhat amusing). The Canucks were hosting the Detroit Red Wings, and the anthem singer got through the "Star Spangled Banner" without a hitch.

But things got dicey when he sang “O Canada.” He sang the beginning of the anthem easily, but then decided to throw it to the Vancouver crowd for the middle part. They were either caught off guard or forgot the lyrics entirely, because what echoed throughout the arena was definitely not the Canadian national anthem.

That is embarrassing. But we have to imagine Americans might suffer the same fate if the tables were turned.

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