what, no Tele Promptr?

I remember having to learn the words to "The Star Spangled Banner" in second grade.  Last night, before Super Bowl XLV, a multi-Grammy Award winning artist with an incredible voice botched the lyrics to the song in front of an international audience which well exceeded 100 million people.  It was the biggest blonde moment since Jessica Simpson's "chicken of the sea" confusion.  The embarrassment should not be limited to Ms. Aguilera, however.  Every American should be embarrassed and ashamed.  What do you think went through the minds of the men and women of the Armed Forces who were in attendance last night?  (Or watching on TV for that matter?) I bet it was very similar to what went through my mind.  The mock cheer from the crowd when she recovered and started singing the correct words was well deserved.  I never thought a person singing at the Super Bowl would need to have the lyrics to the "Star Spangled Banner" in front of her, but after February 6, 2011, maybe it's time to do just that.  But then again, we'd have to assume the pop stars actually learned to read.  After all, they aren't able to remember the words to the National Anthem.