Often when we use these or other superlative forms (those that usually boast an -est ending), it's a matter of opinion or hyperbole: "Best coffee in town!" or, "That was the worst rendition of 'Afternoon Delight' ever," or, "He is the smarmiest politician in the country".
Anyway, we're looking back at the best and worst public renditions of the US national anthem, so that we all know where the bar's been set for Idina Menzel – of shrill Frozen/Let it Go fame – before her performance at Super Bowl XLIX.
It's been more than two decades since Lewis' admittedly cringeworthy performance, but it's one that continues to top the lists rounding up the worst National Anthem renditions of our time.
Fergie with the worst rendition ever.
The record is terrible, perhaps 2014's worst, with frightfully dull renditions of standards like "Anything Goes" and "I Won't Dance" that illuminate nothing beyond Lady Gaga's desperate bid for respect..
Let's Boogey to the Elf Dance' and 'That was the Worst Christmas Ever!' alongside graceful renditions of 'We Three Kings' and 'O Come O Come Emmanuel', it's clear that Stevens frequently has his tongue stuck firmly in his cheek.
Panetta told me, "The worst part of rendition was rendition to a black site.
Dr. John and his band, the Lower 911, provide New Orleans funk throughout, especially on rousing renditions of the broken-love tracks "Love in the Worst Degree" and "Long Face," the latter of which includes spoken (and hilarious) interjections by the good doctor.
Home serves stylized renditions of American classics.
Basketball courts have become used to odd – and often awful – renditions of the Star-Spangled Banner before tip-off but the instrumental rendition given by Flea, the Red Hot Chili Peppers' bassist, must go down in the annals as one of the worst ever – and that's including other previous dismal attempts.
