Summary
Christopher Jackson, an actor known for playing George Washington in "Hamilton," made a mistake while singing the national anthem at the Mets' Opening Day at Citifield. The error went unnoticed by many at the event but was picked up by fans online, who quickly shared their reactions.
Key Facts
- Christopher Jackson played George Washington in the Broadway show "Hamilton."
- Jackson sang the national anthem at Citifield for the Mets' Opening Day.
- He repeated the line "What so proudly we hailed" instead of singing "O'er the ramparts we watched."
- The mistake did not draw attention at the stadium, but internet users noticed it.
- Some fans found humor in the mistake, linking it to Jackson's role as Washington.
- The game itself had notable moments, such as the Mets leading 5-3 in the fourth inning.
- Mets fans recall past amusing moments like the team's use of Grimace from McDonald's to turn a season around.
