let me break this awkward silence

you’re at the 2025 stanley cup. everyone is having a great time. the washington capitals finally claim the championship. they seem a little excited. “we have a surprise for you guys.” alex ovechkin says. all of a sudden, the 1980 united states olympic hockey team come out and start doing the flying v. as they reach the blue line, someone starts singing.

“when i was a young boy, my father took me into the city to see a marching band.”

no but seriously imagine it:

you’re at the 2026 stanley cup. everyone is having a great time. the carolina hurricanes finally claim the championship. they seem a little excited. “we have a surprise for you guys.” brandon bussi says. all of a sudden, the new york knicks come out and start celebrating with them. as they get out onto the ice, someone starts singing.

“when i was a young boy, my father took me into the city to see a marching band”