Tanaqui Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 To keep this appropriately light, I'll start with a note on the musical choices - I was NOT expecting Lady Gaga for the anthem. I'm still not quite over that. Also, I watched the Amazon Prime livestream which had a lot of inside shots because it's done by the people who set the whole thing up - and good for them, they deserve their kudos here! - but all the shots of people lined up waiting for their turn to be announced put me in mind of nothing so much as a high school awards ceremony. Well, I guess they're all done on about the same pattern anyway. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Michelle Obama's outfit was amazing. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1234 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Amanda Gorman was amazing! I watched it live and have already rewatched her once. 26 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 So amazing! Love Lady Gaga especially! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I thought Gaga did a great job and I enjoyed Brooks as well. I didn't care for JLo's version. I thought all the ladies looked lovely but Michelle Obama's was my favorite too. One would think Clinton could afford a mask to stay on his face. It was driving me crazy. I loved seeing all the people from both sides talking and having a good time together. I especially appreciated Harris and Pence sharing a moment before he left. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) Amanda Gorman stole the whole show. She is amazing. Loved Biden's speech. Lady Gaga, didn't wow me with her signing. It was ok. J. Lo through me for a loop with the "lets get loud" in the middle of her song. Garth Brooks sounded great. I loved as Pence was leaving that he and Harris were so civil to each other. Even laughing together. What a great example, that this year you can't take for granted. I was in tears during every song. They took such bigger meaning after Jan 6th.. It was really healing to have this moment at the capitol. My kids have watched the whole day. We are still watching. I am so glad they are seeing this. Edited January 20, 2021 by mommyoffive 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drama Llama Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I thought it was very well done. I was looking forward to seeing what Lady Gaga would wear. I thought she did a good job of being Lady Gaga and yet not distractingly so. Amanda Gorman was amazing. I also thought the flags were very moving. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Harrowing as it’s been, this whole election season has been such a great civics lesson for my kids. Not usually a Lady Gaga fan but she knocked it out of the park. Was I the only one who thought “mockingjay” about the dove on her dress though? 😂. That’s not political commentary, my son and I just had a good laugh over it! 4 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, Forget-Me-Not said: Harrowing as it’s been, this whole election season has been such a great civics lesson for my kids. Not usually a Lady Gaga fan but she knocked it out of the park. Was I the only one who thought “mockingjay” about the dove on her dress though? 😂. That’s not political commentary, my son and I just had a good laugh over it! Lol it was but I thought her dress was at least modest. It was fitting for her. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I loved Amanda Gorman. And everything else. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Amanda Gorman was amazing. And I loved seeing Eugene Goodman, who put his life on the line to lead rioters away from the Senate on January 6th, escorting Kamala Harris at her inauguration. 29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 minute ago, Corraleno said: Amanda Gorman was amazing. And I loved seeing Eugene Goodman, who put his life on the line to lead rioters away from the Senate on January 6th, escorting Kamala Harris at her inauguration. Me too. I wonder if he is going to have a role in her security. He is a true hero. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historically accurate Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Bernie Sanders' coat and mittens were pretty awesome. I'm always in awe at the lighter jackets in DC in January, although Michelle Obama's outfit was superb. Sanders actually looked like he was prepared for winter. I saw it described on Twitter as "Vermont grandfather chic". LOL. Yep, Amanda Gorman was the hit. Lady Gaga did a great job today. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I thought the whole thing was very well done. I worried about Laura Bush. Her coat didn't seem warm enough for sitting outside that long. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 minute ago, Pawz4me said: I thought the whole thing was very well done. I worried about Laura Bush. Her coat didn't seem warm enough for sitting outside that long. I felt for all the women there. You want to look great, but the men have the upper hand in staying warm in their suits. Easy to layer under that. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) 25 minutes ago, mommyoffive said: Me too. I wonder if he is going to have a role in her security. He is a true hero. He's been promoted to Acting Deputy Senate Sergeant-at-Arms, although I don't know if that means he will have that job permanently. Edited January 20, 2021 by Corraleno 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Regarding Eugene Goodman: "He was there in his new role as acting deputy House sergeant at arms, CNN's Jeff Zeleny reported." I loved "let's get loud" as a call to unity. It was between "with liberty and justice for all" and a reprise of a line from "this land is our land" (can't remember the exact line). I saw it as a call to be excited, to commit to unity. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 minute ago, Corraleno said: He's been promoted to Acting Senate Sergeant-at-Arms, although I don't know if that means he will have that job permanently. Good for him. I hope we see him more often. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditto Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I loved it. It was just beautiful. I loved Gaga and Jennifer Lopez. I didn't enjoy Garth Brooks (and also noted he moved past VP Harris to shake Pence's hand and only when Harris extended her hand did he shake it as he was leaving). Amanda Gorman's poem was just lovely and powerful. Pres. Biden's speech was wonderful and I think he did a great job. Watching VP Harris get sworn in made me tear up. All in all, a great great day and fantastic inauguration. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditto Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 14 minutes ago, Seasider too said: I told my daughters that Gaga was dressed like a person from Hunger Games, “but in a good way.” 😂 I thought her costume a good compromise between her personal tastes and a nod to the decorum of the event. What I most enjoyed was the emotion on her face. Yes! It was obvious she was very moved to be singing at the inauguration. She looked like she was really getting choked up at times. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, Ditto said: I loved it. It was just beautiful. I loved Gaga and Jennifer Lopez. I didn't enjoy Garth Brooks (and also noted he moved past VP Harris to shake Pence's hand and only when Harris extended her hand did he shake it as he was leaving). Amanda Gorman's poem was just lovely and powerful. Pres. Biden's speech was wonderful and I think he did a great job. Watching VP Harris get sworn in made me tear up. All in all, a great great day and fantastic inauguration. I noticed that too. Kind of a big mistake. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 31 minutes ago, Soror said: Lol it was but I thought her dress was at least modest. It was fitting for her. Agreed! It was beautiful and appropriate but still her. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Lady Gaga sang the anthem in a gorgeous red suit at Superbowl 50. She's my favorite singer of the SSB! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Joker2 said: Amanda Gorman was amazing! I watched it live and have already rewatched her once. She stole the show for sure. I would love to see her as a speech writer for presidents! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 The sky is brighter today. 🙂 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drama Llama Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I also really liked seeing Eugene Goodman escorting Kamala Harris. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Joker2 said: Amanda Gorman was amazing! I watched it live and have already rewatched her once. I told my kids that she has real talent. And getting through that after growing up with a speech impediment? Wow. (She says she's running for president in 2036.) Her skill with words was something you just don't hear anymore. (And her choice of colors!! She is big into fashion.) I came in on it late -- missed the swearing in completely on the live stream. I teared up several times. I feel bad that so few got to be there in person. Having experienced one in person (far back in the crowds), it is a historic moment to be a part of. Certainly more comfy & easier to hear in front of the computer screen. I took Garth Brooks' oversight to be accidental. I don't think he "saw" her at first (with masks & such). Same thing with President Bush. He turned back for him after turning to leave. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Forget-Me-Not said: Harrowing as it’s been, this whole election season has been such a great civics lesson for my kids. Not usually a Lady Gaga fan but she knocked it out of the park. Was I the only one who thought “mockingjay” about the dove on her dress though? 😂. That’s not political commentary, my son and I just had a good laugh over it! Mockingjay is the first thing ds said while we were watching. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Y'all, the cameras kept showing this blonde woman in the crowd and I had no idea who she was. After checking online for Lady Gaga's outfit (since I missed that part), now I know who the blonde woman was.... :) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditto Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, ktgrok said: She stole the show for sure. I would love to see her as a speech writer for presidents! She is only 22 years old! She is incredibly poised and well spoken. She would be a fantastic speech writer for presidents. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditto Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 45 minutes ago, Kinsa said: And I loved that the Pledge of Allegiance was done in sign language. How could I forget that. You are right, that was one of my favorite moments as well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 The inauguration was beautiful and, for me, a perfect step towards healing. I was so glad my children got to watch. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 minute ago, Ditto said: She would be a fantastic speech writer for presidents. Or she can write her own speeches as she runs for office herself. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Well, I had to leave pretty early to go work, but I loved the beautiful coats. Like, if you know you get to go to an inauguration, it would be fun to go find the most beautiful winter finery. It's all just functional rain gear here in Oregon and I wouldn't wear a wool coat much here, but just for inauguration I want a beautiful coat in a rich color, wonderful gloves, maybe a nice hat, and this year a coordinating mask. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditto Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Just now, RootAnn said: Or she can write her own speeches as she runs for office herself. Even better! If she is this well spoken, poised, and confident at 22, I can only imagine how she will be when she is older. She is a role model for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Just now, RootAnn said: Or she can write her own speeches as she runs for office herself. Truth, I was thinking she's too young to be president for a while yet, but there are other offices! she's a sociology major, which seems like a good background for politics. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditto Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, maize said: The inauguration was beautiful and, for me, a perfect step towards healing. I was so glad my children got to watch. That was my feeling as well, a great step towards healing. It was such an honor to watch it with my teen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 My favorite line: a nation that isn’t broken but simply unfinished 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drama Llama Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 17 minutes ago, Ali in OR said: Well, I had to leave pretty early to go work, but I loved the beautiful coats. Like, if you know you get to go to an inauguration, it would be fun to go find the most beautiful winter finery. It's all just functional rain gear here in Oregon and I wouldn't wear a wool coat much here, but just for inauguration I want a beautiful coat in a rich color, wonderful gloves, maybe a nice hat, and this year a coordinating mask. I agree, the clothes are wonderful. On the other hand, I can't help thinking how much Vice President Harris must be wishing for her Chuck Taylors. I keep cringing as I see her and Dr. Biden's heels on the marble steps of the Capitol, and then in the parade. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Louise Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, mommyoffive said: I felt for all the women there. You want to look great, but the men have the upper hand in staying warm in their suits. Easy to layer under that. Silly question, but why can't the women wear pant suits w layers and more substantial coats? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drama Llama Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Just now, Melissa Louise said: Silly question, but why can't the women wear pant suits w layers and more substantial coats? It's not a particularly cold day today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I only watched the swearings in and Biden’s speech. Personally I’d prefer if they could have just skipped all the pomp and ceremony. I thought the performers were weird choices and I don’t like military anything ever, so mostly I just kept it on mute. I don’t think I’d ever watched an inauguration before but I guess it was what I’d expected. Definitely a wonderful, historic day. I think it’s going to take me awhile to process that the nightmare really is over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Louise Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 minute ago, BaseballandHockey said: It's not a particularly cold day today. Lol, the way Bernie was rugged up I thought it must be freezing! I wonder how cold it would have to get for women to ditch compulsory femininity?! The coats were very pretty colours. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 It was wonderful! I loved the fact that so many of the First Ladies coordinated and wore purple for unity. I loved Bernie Sanders's home knit mittens. I loved that Pence was there. I thought Lady Gaga did a great job of being herself, and while she definitely looked like Mockingjay, she didn't distract from anything. I loved the flags. I loved that Garth Brooks sang. I loved Eugene Goodman being there as security. I LOVED Amanda Gorman's poem. A friend said, "Amanda Gorman's poem is why the tyrant fears the poet," which seemed perfect. I loved Biden's speech. I was so worried about all the heels on the Capitol steps. I was so worried someone was going to fall. 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Just now, Melissa Louise said: Lol, the way Bernie was rugged up I thought it must be freezing! I wonder how cold it would have to get for women to ditch compulsory femininity?! The coats were very pretty colours. Bernie is pretty ancient though. I mean, my grandfather was always cold when he was that age. But I looked it up, and it was like 39 degrees, which isn't all that cold, really. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonhawk Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I jokingly told my DH that "I've been indoctrinated to the core" because it all felt so meaningful to me, at the pledge of allegiance I was crying. The military parade, the laying of the wreath, even the walk to the White House, I felt everything very deeply. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I enjoyed watching Amanda Gorman was fantastic, Lady Gaga surprised me with a beautiful rendition. I did enjoy the encouraging speeches. This morning I led my first breakout discussion section of the semester. I outline expectations to set the tone for the semester. I know full well, many of the students will never fulfill all my expectations and I may not fulfill all of mine, but the expectations are necessary none the less. Biden's speech aknowledged that our reality is much different than our ideal, but if we are to be a united nation, we must define and refine that ideal. Biden will fall short, I'm not sure we can reach the height of that ideal but I like that he's willing to commit to put his soul into the work. I like that he is setting expectations. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 23 minutes ago, BaseballandHockey said: I keep cringing as I see her and Dr. Biden's heels on the marble steps of the Capitol, and then in the parade. 17 minutes ago, Terabith said: I was so worried about all the heels on the Capitol steps. I was so worried someone was going to fall. Harris did stumble. Thankfully it was nothing more than that, but it was close to disaster. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Oh, man, Amanda Gorman gave me literal goosebumps. Beautiful. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I’m enjoying the parade across America. So great to see 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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