The only thing more dramatic than the Lions' 16-13 fourth-quarter win over the Vikings on Thursday was Aretha Franklin's rendition of the national anthem. 
 
 Actually, "dramatic" might not be the best word to use to describe Franklin's performance. "Never-ending" would probably work better after Franklin somehow managed to belt the anthem out for a full four minutes and 35 seconds. 
 
 To put that into perspective, oddsmakers usually expect the national anthem at the Super Bowl to run for roughly two minutes. Franklin doubled that, plus some, and let's just say people on Twitter weren't amused. 
 
 After Franklin was done singing, the jokes started flying. 
 
 There were football jokes. 
 
 Due to the length of Aretha Franklin's national anthem... Both teams have to warm up again. Kick off pushed back half hour #figureitout — D Durkin (@D_Durkin) November 24, 2016 The ref should throw a delay of game flag at Aretha Franklin for this National Anthem. #thanksgivingthursday — AJ Burman (@BurmanAJ) November 24, 2016 Due to Aretha Franklin's national anthem, kickoff for the Vikings Lions game has been pushed back to 4:25 — Jake Berger (@Jake_Berger) November 24, 2016 
 
 There were Colin Kaepernick jokes. 
 
 Kaepernick would've developed arthritis in his knee for kneeling so long if the 49ers were playing while Aretha Franklin sang the anthem — Brock (@BrockOgami) November 24, 2016 If Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the Aretha Franklin version of the National Anthem, he'd need an orthopedic surgeon to stand again. — Dubsism (@Dubsism) November 24, 2016 
 
 There were Thanksgiving jokes. 
 
 I cooked my whole turkey, ate and did the dishes during Aretha Franklin's National Anthem performance. — B. Miller (@BlaiseInKC) November 24, 2016 when aretha franklin started singing the national anthem, we were cutting the turkey. By the time she finished we were opening presents smh — psyche$nelic (@SnelbangTheGoat) November 24, 2016 Turkey's gettin' cold, Aretha. — mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) November 24, 2016 
 
 There were presidential jokes. 
 
 I call Aretha Franklin the Abe Lincoln of singing the National Anthem cuz she started four score and seven years ago. — Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) November 24, 2016 Before Aretha Franklin sang the National Anthem 
 
 After Aretha Franklin sang the National Anthem pic.twitter.com/EaMF1CctzB — shauna (@goldengateblond) November 24, 2016 
 
 There were even Johnny Manziel jokes. 
 
 Aretha Franklin had a longer NFL career than Johnny Manziel. — The Fake ESPN (@TheFakeESPN) November 24, 2016 Aretha Franklin's national anthem lasted longer than Johnny Manziel's career — Andre Magaro (@andre_magaro) November 24, 2016 
 
 There was also a time of possesion joke at the end of the first half. 
 
 Time of possession battle is crucial. pic.twitter.com/EZVC53fVeD — NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) November 24, 2016 
 
 And a joke about starting a family. 
 
 Bro I got married and had a child and Aretha Franklin still isn't done — netflix & just chill (@JustChillin247) November 24, 2016 
 
 On the other hand, maybe we should stop complaining. The Vikings-Lions halftime show of Andy Grammer sent Twitter on another firestorm. 
 
 This nonsense lasted 30 seconds longer then Aretha. Happy now? pic.twitter.com/LyVYWyUkM4 — Don Van Natta Jr. (@DVNJr) November 24, 2016 I'm not thankful for whatever Andy Grammer is doing on my TV... — Ted (@tlschwerz) November 24, 2016 Hasn't Detroit been through enough without subjecting its holidays to Andy Grammer? — Mike Schaefer (@mikejschaefer) November 24, 2016 
 
 After watching Grammer's performance, maybe we shouldn't complain about Aretha. 
 
 Aretha Franklin is pretty far up at the top of the list of folks who can take however long they want with the national anthem. — Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) November 24, 2016 
 
 If you missed Franklin's performance, you can see it below. ||||| 😩😂Y'all better let Aretha Franklin sing this National Anthem. No interruptions. Happy Thanksgiving! #MINvsDET #NFL https://t.co/jyoUfv4nwn — Gerren Peterson (@GerrenPeterson) November 24, 2016 
 
 Legendary singer Aretha Franklin has reached a status in her career where she can do no wrong. 
 
 The Queen of Soul has a career spanning six decades. She’s won 20 Grammy Awards. Has a Kennedy Center Honor. And was granted the Presidential Medal of Freedom. 
 
 So when Aretha Franklin wants to sing a 5-minute version of the National Anthem, Aretha Franklin sings a 5-minute version of the National Anthem. 
 
 She did just that on Thanksgiving too — performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Thursday’s Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings game at Ford Field. 
 
 Gregory Shamus/Getty 
 
 Wearing a grey fur coat and a knit Detroit Lions hat, Franklin sat behind a grand piano — which she played throughout the song. She took fans to church in the heartfelt performance — slowing down the song and hanging on nearly every word. (The “flag was still there” — for at least 12 seconds, for example.) 
 
 Franklin is an icon to the city of Detroit — where the sound of Motown was born. So it was no surprise that the crowd at Ford Field were especially in love with Franklin’s National Anthem — breaking into thunderous applause throughout the performance. 
 
 But the Internet had a field day of their own with her rendition. 
 
 “Thankful Aretha Franklin doesn’t sing the Anthem when I pitch,” wrote Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher James Taillon. “Pretty sure I would have to go back to the pen and warm back up #pipesthough.” 
 
 Thankful Aretha Franklin doesn't sing the Anthem when I pitch, pretty sure I would have to go back to the pen and warm back up #pipesthough — Jameson Taillon (@JTaillon19) November 24, 2016 
 
 Watch What Happens Live! host Andy Cohen kept things superficial by complimenting Franklin on her outfit. 
 
 Other fans on Twitter couldn’t get over how long Franklin took — many joking about what they could have done in the meantime. 
 
 I cooked my whole turkey, ate and did the dishes during Aretha Franklin's National Anthem performance. — B. Miller (@BlaiseInKC) November 24, 2016 
 
 Mom: Can u go to the store and buy some milk? Me: I can't the game is about to start Aretha Franklin: I got u fam — Victor Martinez (@fakevmart41) November 24, 2016 
 
 Detroit vs Minnesota time of possession stats Lions: 3 minutes 
 
 Vikings: 0 minutes 
 
 Aretha Franklin: 8 minutes — Kevin Jost (@kjoster19) November 24, 2016 
 
 Bro I got married and had a child and Aretha Franklin still isn't done — juan (@JustChillin247) November 24, 2016 
 
 And it’s a good thing Colin Kaepernick wasn’t around… 
 
 Kaepernick would've developed arthritis in his knee for kneeling so long if the 49ers were playing while Aretha Franklin sang the anthem — Brock (@BrockOgami) November 24, 2016 
 
 Still, the praise for Franklin was pretty unanimous. 
 
 aretha franklin is an absolute icon and the queen of soul, she can go on as long as she wants. #respect pic.twitter.com/tEbhORgS8p — jack (@JackBallou) November 24, 2016 
 
 Aretha Franklin is pretty far up at the top of the list of folks who can take however long they want with the national anthem. — Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) November 24, 2016 
 
 Aretha Franklin's been in the biz long enough 2 know what's up. She's like "complain if u want but who's trending, who'll be on the news…" — HopeAndLove (@GoodLife49) November 24, 2016 
 
 Y'all better put some R E S P E C T on Aretha Franklin's national anthem — Jammer 🗣 (@JaMir_Russell) November 24, 2016 
 
 Never change, Aretha. Never change. ||||| Things to be thankful for on Thanksgiving: 
 
 Friends 
 
 Family 
 
 Health 
 
 Aretha Franklin 
 
 Especially Aretha Franklin. 
 
 Aretha Franklin performs the National Anthem before the Detroit Lions' game Thursday against the Minnesota Vikings in Detroit. Rick Osentoski / AP 
 
 The Queen of Soul — whose family moved to Detroit when she was a young girl almost 70 years ago — settled in at the piano Thursday before the Detroit Lions' game against the Minnesota Vikings and turned "The Star-Spangled Banner" into a 4-minute, 35-second-long church spiritual. 
 
 NFL 2016 Live 1 (00) - Aretha Franklin sings the National Anthem https://t.co/9tjUuAvUNp — ??thinking diehard (@hanae_56_20) November 24, 2016 
 
 And America went nuts. 
 
 NFL 2016 Live 1 (00) - Aretha Franklin sings the National Anthem https://t.co/9tjUuAvUNp — ??thinking diehard (@hanae_56_20) November 24, 2016 
 
 Lol they put Aretha Franklin on the time of possession graphic for her long national anthem. ?? pic.twitter.com/cwPUFmclFE — Markeece Young ?? (@YoungBLKRepub) November 24, 2016 
 
 Before Aretha Franklin sang the National Anthem 
 
 After Aretha Franklin sang the National Anthem pic.twitter.com/EaMF1CctzB — shauna (@goldengateblond) November 24, 2016 
 
 Between Aretha's national anthem and the family member that prays for 45 minutes, we ain't eating until Saturday — Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) November 24, 2016 
 
 I'm glad #ArethaFranklin sang an extended version of the National Anthem.. took them to Church ..made them search their hearts????@Iam360WISE — MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) November 24, 2016 
 
 Nobody rushes Aretha. Nobody. We've got all the time. — Michelle Beadle (@MichelleDBeadle) November 24, 2016 
 
 Aretha Franklin had a longer NFL career than Johnny Manziel. — The Fake ESPN (@TheFakeESPN) November 24, 2016 
 
 By no means was it the first time Lady Soul has astonished fans with an unexpected demonstration of her enormous talent and vocal range. 
 
 In 1998, Franklin stepped in at the last minute for the ailing Luciano Pavarotti at the Grammy Awards, and instead of doing her normal thing, she delivered a note-perfect rendition of the aria "Nessun Dorma" from Puccini's opera "Turandot" — Pavarotti's signature tune. 
 
 "Nessun Dorma" has since become part of Franklin's own repertoire. She's recorded the aria on an album, and she even performed it again last year in Philadelphia for Pope Francis. ||||| Christina Aguilera National Anthem flub: Singer said 'I lost my place' at Super Bowl XLV 
 
 Riedel/AP Christina Aguilera sings the National Anthem before the start of the NFL Super Bowl XLV. 
 
 Wardrobe malfunction? More like warble malfunction. 
 
 From seasoned pro to "Oh no!" - Christina Aguilera made sure Super Bowl XLV started off on the right note - too bad she couldn't hold it there. 
 
 The "Burlesque" star, 30, who has sung the National Anthem at many previous sporting events, including Game 7 of last year's NBA finals, bungled the lyrics, causing confusion amongst the crowd and with viewers at home. 
 
 "What so proudly we watched at the twilight's last reaming," she belted about one minute into the song, to the bewilderment of somber Super Bowl fans. 
 
 What should have come next: "O'er the ramparts we watch'd, were so gallantly streaming." 
 
 The five-time Grammy award winner held the final note - "brave" - for just over six seconds in her trademark guttaral growl, but even that wasn't enough to save her rough start. 
 
 In a statement to the Wall Street Journal's Speakeasy blog, Aguilera said the flub happened because "I lost my place." 
 
 "I got so caught up in the moment of the song that I lost my place," she explained. "I can only hope that everyone could feel my love for this country and that the true spirit of its anthem still came through." 
 
 But Twitter immediately lit up with reactions to Aguilera's blunder during the Super Bowl. 
 
 "Egypt thanks Christina Aguilera for botching the national anthem and bumping them off the Twitter trending list," one user tweeted. 
 
 "Blowing the words of the anthem at the Super Bowl. Wow. Do they take away one of her five Grammys for that? Two?" Sports Illustrated's Joe Posnanski added. 
 
 jchen@nydailynews.com ||||| Well before Kelly Clarkson stepped onto the field at the Super Bowl, bets were already being made as to whether or not the singer would make any mistakes. 
 
 Those betting against Clarkson were surely disappointed, but the rest of those watching the game were treated to an error-free performance which TV commentators immediately praised as "rousing." 
 
 The first "American Idol" winner sang the anthem two weeks after rock icon Steven Tyler was widely panned for his performance at the AFC championship game (Tyler later defended his performance). 
 
 At last year's Super Bowl, Christina Aguilera omitted some words in her rendition of the Star Spangled Banner. 
 
 Other stars who have performed the anthem at the Big Game include Carrie Underwood, Whitney Houston, Billy Joel and Neil Diamond. 
 
 Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert preceded Clarkson with a rendition of "America the Beautiful." Madonna, Nicki Minaj and more celebrities are slated to perform at this year's halftime show. 
 
 For more updates on the Big Game, head on over to HuffPost Sports' live blog. 
 
 CORRECTION: In an earlier version of this story, Blake Shelton's name was misspelled. It was also stated that Steven Tyler performed his rendition of the national anthem one week prior to the Super Bowl; it was two weeks. We apologize for the errors. 
 
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– Americans were reminded of one more thing to be thankful for on Thursday: Aretha Franklin. In what caused a "Twitter meltdown," per CBS Sports, Franklin sang the national anthem ahead of the Detroit Lions' game against the Minnesota Vikings and stretched the song into an incredible "4-minute, 35-second-long church spiritual," per NBC News. The national anthem performance at the Super Bowl is typically expected to take about two minutes. One Twitter user joked that "I cooked my whole turkey, ate, and did the dishes" during the performance, while another said it was a wonder Franklin didn't get a delay of game penalty. At one point in the game, CBS even included Franklin in a graphic showing time of possession on the field. But fans at the stadium were thrilled, applauding several times throughout the performance, per People. The Lions went on to win the game 16-13.