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USC Marching Band Just Beats It

By  Christine N. Ziemba
Published Jan 5, 2006 12:00 AM
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OK, so like most of Los Angeles, LAist is watching the Rose Bowl tonight and happened to catch part of the halftime entertainment: The Spirit of Troy: Trojan Marching Band.

Here are a few quick thoughts:

1. Sunglasses do not make the marching outfit. Even if you are in LA.
2. It took a while for us to recognize "Beat it" -- but we sure did recognize MJ's patented crotch grab instantly. Even on maroon polyester.

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Now we wonder how many calls ABC will get from angry parents offended by the band's routine? And we're not talking about the music.