I can only assume by the recent lack of letters and posts that establishing an Arsenal song has died a bit of a death, which is a shame. Ed’s note – well there is an active debate on the our forum about a proposed Arsenal ‘anthem’ which we will be putting to the vote at the end of May and then approaching RedAction, so not 100% true. Does anyone know if “Singing in the Rain” has been grabbed by another club? Everybody knows the tune. A few probably know all the words. Easy to sing. It’s even got a ‘doo bi doo doo’ bit for those who aren’t too literate, or just plain p*ssed.
The trick with songs is how to get them established. This bit would actually be quite easy. At half time, for reasons best known to the ground-staff, they turn on all the sprinklers. An opportunity sent from heaven! The club could easily play it then, and see if it takes off. Better still, get someone out on the pitch to sing it live in amongst all the spray. They wouldn’t even have to be a singer. Any Z-list celeb who likes to show off would do the trick, especially someone we all love to hate. A different person every week? It might even develop into a cult job for showbiz types, a bit like appearing on the Muppet Show, or having your voice on the Simpsons. We could all do the ‘doo bi doo doo’ bit.
Want to take it even further? If you’ve ever been to Las Vegas, there’s a hotel on the Strip with a pond out the front that does a water show every half an hour. Even the die-hard gamblers stop and watch the fountains go off in choreographed sequences. It’s a shame the club weren’t a bit more creative when they installed the irrigation system!
Fancy standing up? I’m sure someone could think of a little dance we could do, even in the restricted space amongst all the seats. The possibilities are endless. It wouldn’t be that difficult to start up. Of course it’s a silly idea, but isn’t that the point?