The Worst National Anthem Performances in Sports History (Video)

It's the 23rd anniversary of Roseanne's epic troll of everyone that elicited responses from President George H.W. Bush and caused more than 2,000 fans to call the San Diego Padres and complain. It gave a nation with a perpetual stick up its butt a story to act like it gave a crap about.

But that's what the pre-contest National Anthem means to some people. Belt it out loud and proud and walk away a hero. Or, flub it and find yourself on YouTube as a national disgrace. That's what we bring you today, a compilation of embarrassed singers who blew the lyrics, blew the delivery, or just blew in general. Here's a list of the Worst National Anthem Performances in Sports History.

Year: 2003
Game: New York Yankees @ Boston Red Sox (2003 ALCS)

Like an academic who skips studying to hit up the party, he needed a little palm cheat sheet. What a pro.

Year: 2012
Game: Baltimore Ravens @ New England Patriots (AFC Championship)

Someone tell that old lady she can't sing. Damn. Now we know why Billy Cundiff missed that kick.

Year: 2010
Game: Eric "Butterbean" Esch vs. Mariusz Pudzianowski at KSW 14

Butterbean is not amused and neither are we.

Year: 2012
Game: Scotland vs. U.S.

Soccer wasn't worthy of her "A-Game." And on Memorial Day weekend no less.

Year: 2009
Game: Pepsi 500

"The star of the upcoming film Alvin and the Chipmunks the Squeakquel."

Year: 1994
Game: Saskatchewan Roughriders @ Las Vegas Posse

During the (very) short-lived foray into the USA, the CFL had Vegas lounge singer belt out 'O Canada' before the game. Sure he sang it like 'O Christmas Tree' but he was a last-second replacement who didn't know the song. Thank heavens our neighbors to the north are so calm and understanding.

Year: 2011
Game: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers (Super Bowl XLV)

So she said "twilight's last reaming," in the wrong spot. Which, now that we think about it, isn't even a line. Who cares? "Genie in a Bottle" should've been the anthem anyway.

Year: 2013
Game: Denver Nuggets @ Golden State Warriors

Like the coaches son in little league, Mrs. Mark Jackson gets a break through family lines. So what does/did she do for a living? She's a....singer?

Year: 2005
Game: Ford 400

Tell us this doesn't sound like something out of South Park.

Year: 2012
Game: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Ottawa Senators

Now Canada knows how it feels. Sidebar: That last name tho.

Year: 2003
Game: Dallas Mavericks @ Portland Trail Blazers

A show of class in a list of ass.

Year: 2012
Game: LA Galaxy vs. Dallas FC

Oh what, you think because you're only 11 that absolves you from any criticism!? Well, yeah, it probably should. But this is the Internet and it's cruel. She's been hearing it from everywhere. She has a website if you want to book her.

Year: 2005
Game: Bernard Hopkins vs. Jermain Taylor II

Remix! Is there anything he won't piss on?

Year: 2008
Game: Unknown

Cuba Gooding Sr. was the lead singer for the Main Ingredient in the '70s. So what the hell was this? Just remember your own words man.

Year: 2012
Game: 10th Arab Shooting Championship

Listen closely. It's the tune from Borat. Damn you, Sacha Baron Cohen.

Year: 2011
Game: Unknown @ Golden State Warriors

It took her a minute and a half to say sorry? On another note, she only has one name becuase she's already a star. Madonna, Rihanna, Prince, and Stacian. Sounds about right.

Year: 2013
Game: Memorial Cup: Halifax Mooseheads vs. Portland Winterhawks

This was an act of war.

Year: 2004
Game: USA @ Canada (Exhibition game)

If you ever get an offer to sing the anthem, turn it down.

Year: 1993
Game: Chicago Bulls @ New Jersey Nets

MJ's reaction says it all and the ESPN guys have tears in their eyes just like the crowd.

Year: 1990
Game: Cincinnati Reds @ San Diego Padres

She was kidding people. She was a comedian after all.