(10-09-2025 11:50 AM)tanqtonic Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 11:31 AM)450bench Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 09:52 AM)mlb Wrote:  

(10-08-2025 11:34 PM)UABFAN23 Wrote:  Why is it so important to have a person of color to perform when it’s mostly white folks watching and attending the events to begin with?

Where’s 50, Nelly, Alan Jackson, Metallica, Carrie Underwood, Three Days Grace, Nickelback, Morgan Wallen, Kenny Chesney, foo fighters, Blake Shelton, Earth Wind & Fire?

50 cent already did the superbowl. Nelly may have been a part of a show too. The others likely won't do it for free, which is something the NFL liikes. As for Morgan Wallen, his chances were over after he was caught on video dropping n bombs.

So you don’t care about “bad bunny nobody” performing at the largest media event in the US, watched by more Americans than any other show during the year?
You see no issue with the decision to put him on?

Zero issue.

NFL being a private organization, has every right to make any decision it wishes in the matter.

And private individuals have every right to make any decision they make regarding the NFL and their decision.

Its called freedom of choice.

And those private individuals who make their own choice on that NFLs choice, have every right to get bent as far out of shape and as irate as they wish.

Bunny has political stances. As you do. As I do. Feel free to get as bent out of shape as you feel the urge and need to do so. If you feel the absolute urge to make this *your* pollical battlefield, go for it, my friend.

I dont feel that urge. There are stances of his I dont agree with, and stances I do. Have fun with your 'bent out of shape'. I dont chastise you for that, free country and all that jazz.

But seemingly you feel the need to chastise others for their views. Imagine that.

I didn’t ask you. And I don’t really care what your opinion is because it’s not important.

And I’m not chastising anybody, you absolute clown.

I’m saying it’s a tone deaf move on the part of the NFL. More than half of the people paying attention to the league have no idea who bad bunny is.

If you can’t figure that out, you’re even dumber than most in this demographic think you are.

(10-09-2025 11:31 AM)450bench Wrote:  So you don’t care about “bad bunny nobody” performing at the largest media event in the US, watched by more Americans than any other show during the year?
You see no issue with the decision to put him on?

I give zero fks about who plays the halftime show. Has no impact on my life.

(10-09-2025 12:05 PM)mlb Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 11:31 AM)450bench Wrote:  So you don’t care about “bad bunny nobody” performing at the largest media event in the US, watched by more Americans than any other show during the year?
You see no issue with the decision to put him on?

I give zero fks about who plays the halftime show. Has no impact on my life.

Then why are you bothering to comment on it?

(10-09-2025 12:05 PM)mlb Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 11:31 AM)450bench Wrote:  So you don’t care about “bad bunny nobody” performing at the largest media event in the US, watched by more Americans than any other show during the year?
You see no issue with the decision to put him on?

I give zero fks about who plays the halftime show. Has no impact on my life.

I'm with you in that I personally don't care. However, I also realize that the NFL is like any other business. It wants to make money.

Sometimes you have to go a little too far before being pulled back. This might be what gets them to start having decent musicians play the halftime show again.

They’re targeting an audience who can’t support them financially while alienating the audience who can, and has. For decades.

Insanely stupid.

(10-09-2025 12:08 PM)450bench Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 12:05 PM)mlb Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 11:31 AM)450bench Wrote:  So you don’t care about “bad bunny nobody” performing at the largest media event in the US, watched by more Americans than any other show during the year?
You see no issue with the decision to put him on?

I give zero fks about who plays the halftime show. Has no impact on my life.

Then why are you bothering to comment on it?

I replied to a post with a whole bunch of other artists that he said could play the halftime show. I pointed out that 1 of them at minimum already played it, and I think another did as well. Then he brought up a guy who was caught on tape dropping racist terms, to which point I said he has zero chance of playing. You asked me about Bad Bunny, I don't care if he plays as it has no effect on me.

That being said, I find it funny people are throwing such a fit over him since WWE has had a relationship for quite a while with Bad Bunny. In case you didn't realize it, Trump loves WWE and has not only people in his administration from there, but also has Paul Levesque (Chief Content Officer of WWE) in the White House on a regular basis. There is a picture with him, his wife (Stephanie McMahon) and his Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, in the oval office last week. If they think he's okay to be a part of their programming and Trump doesn't seem to throw a fit about that then I don't think the rest of us need to worry about an artist.

(10-09-2025 12:17 PM)mlb Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 12:08 PM)450bench Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 12:05 PM)mlb Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 11:31 AM)450bench Wrote:  So you don’t care about “bad bunny nobody” performing at the largest media event in the US, watched by more Americans than any other show during the year?
You see no issue with the decision to put him on?

I give zero fks about who plays the halftime show. Has no impact on my life.

Then why are you bothering to comment on it?

I replied to a post with a whole bunch of other artists that he said could play the halftime show. I pointed out that 1 of them at minimum already played it, and I think another did as well. Then he brought up a guy who was caught on tape dropping racist terms, to which point I said he has zero chance of playing. You asked me about Bad Bunny, I don't care if he plays as it has no effect on me.

That being said, I find it funny people are throwing such a fit over him since WWE has had a relationship for quite a while with Bad Bunny. In case you didn't realize it, Trump loves WWE and has not only people in his administration from there, but also has Paul Levesque (Chief Content Officer of WWE) in the White House on a regular basis. There is a picture with him, his wife (Stephanie McMahon) and his Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, in the oval office last week. If they think he's okay to be a part of their programming and Trump doesn't seem to throw a fit about that then I don't think the rest of us need to worry about an artist.

What does that have to do with the Super Bowl?
It’s a meaningless attempt at a parallel actually.

Plus WWE sucks

(10-09-2025 12:21 PM)450bench Wrote:  What does that have to do with the Super Bowl?
It’s a meaningless attempt at a parallel actually.

Why do you care who plays the Super Bowl? Don't like it, tune out. It is quite simple. All these people throwing a fit could just boycott it if you want change.

(10-09-2025 12:03 PM)450bench Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 11:50 AM)tanqtonic Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 11:31 AM)450bench Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 09:52 AM)mlb Wrote:  

(10-08-2025 11:34 PM)UABFAN23 Wrote:  Why is it so important to have a person of color to perform when it’s mostly white folks watching and attending the events to begin with?

Where’s 50, Nelly, Alan Jackson, Metallica, Carrie Underwood, Three Days Grace, Nickelback, Morgan Wallen, Kenny Chesney, foo fighters, Blake Shelton, Earth Wind & Fire?

50 cent already did the superbowl. Nelly may have been a part of a show too. The others likely won't do it for free, which is something the NFL liikes. As for Morgan Wallen, his chances were over after he was caught on video dropping n bombs.

So you don’t care about “bad bunny nobody” performing at the largest media event in the US, watched by more Americans than any other show during the year?
You see no issue with the decision to put him on?

Zero issue.

NFL being a private organization, has every right to make any decision it wishes in the matter.

And private individuals have every right to make any decision they make regarding the NFL and their decision.

Its called freedom of choice.

And those private individuals who make their own choice on that NFLs choice, have every right to get bent as far out of shape and as irate as they wish.

Bunny has political stances. As you do. As I do. Feel free to get as bent out of shape as you feel the urge and need to do so. If you feel the absolute urge to make this *your* pollical battlefield, go for it, my friend.

I dont feel that urge. There are stances of his I dont agree with, and stances I do. Have fun with your 'bent out of shape'. I dont chastise you for that, free country and all that jazz.

But seemingly you feel the need to chastise others for their views. Imagine that.

I didn’t ask you. And I don’t really care what your opinion is because it’s not important.

And I’m not chastising anybody, you absolute clown.

I’m saying it’s a tone deaf move on the part of the NFL. More than half of the people paying attention to the league have no idea who bad bunny is.

If you can’t figure that out, you’re even dumber than most in this demographic think you are.

Given today's political climate, I am not sure anyone the NFL picks is going to go without critical attention one way or another.

The NFL is trying to conquer the world - picking an international entertainer made sense given that goal. That said, this is still an American event. And they chose someone who has a problem with Trump/America.... As bench said - it is tone deaf.


Nobody is forcing anyone to watch it.... I will be one not watching.

(10-09-2025 12:30 PM)mlb Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 12:21 PM)450bench Wrote:  What does that have to do with the Super Bowl?
It’s a meaningless attempt at a parallel actually.

Why do you care who plays the Super Bowl? Don't like it, tune out. It is quite simple. All these people throwing a fit could just boycott it if you want change.

I don’t but I can’t believe an organization like the NFL would risk the criticism it’s receiving.

And why? To appease the woke side of the ledger?

Again, that side can’t afford to sustain the league.

And by the way, we on this board are a part of the tens of millions asking the same question. Unless you haven’t been paying any attention.

(10-09-2025 12:36 PM)450bench Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 12:30 PM)mlb Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 12:21 PM)450bench Wrote:  What does that have to do with the Super Bowl?
It’s a meaningless attempt at a parallel actually.

Why do you care who plays the Super Bowl? Don't like it, tune out. It is quite simple. All these people throwing a fit could just boycott it if you want change.

I don’t but I can’t believe an organization like the NFL would risk the criticism it’s receiving.

And why? To appease the woke side of the ledger?

Again, that side can’t afford to sustain the league.

And by the way, we on this board are a part of the tens of millions asking the same question. Unless you haven’t been paying any attention.

I have read for years about capitalism handling things like this. This should be no different.

Tell that to Cracker Barrel and Bud Lite and Target

(10-09-2025 12:40 PM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  Tell that to Cracker Barrel and Bud Lite and Target

Did capitalism not work in those cases? They reversed course because of concern about their bottom line.

(10-09-2025 12:34 PM)Eldonabe Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 12:03 PM)450bench Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 11:50 AM)tanqtonic Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 11:31 AM)450bench Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 09:52 AM)mlb Wrote:  50 cent already did the superbowl. Nelly may have been a part of a show too. The others likely won't do it for free, which is something the NFL liikes. As for Morgan Wallen, his chances were over after he was caught on video dropping n bombs.

So you don’t care about “bad bunny nobody” performing at the largest media event in the US, watched by more Americans than any other show during the year?
You see no issue with the decision to put him on?

Zero issue.

NFL being a private organization, has every right to make any decision it wishes in the matter.

And private individuals have every right to make any decision they make regarding the NFL and their decision.

Its called freedom of choice.

And those private individuals who make their own choice on that NFLs choice, have every right to get bent as far out of shape and as irate as they wish.

Bunny has political stances. As you do. As I do. Feel free to get as bent out of shape as you feel the urge and need to do so. If you feel the absolute urge to make this *your* pollical battlefield, go for it, my friend.

I dont feel that urge. There are stances of his I dont agree with, and stances I do. Have fun with your 'bent out of shape'. I dont chastise you for that, free country and all that jazz.

But seemingly you feel the need to chastise others for their views. Imagine that.

I didn’t ask you. And I don’t really care what your opinion is because it’s not important.

And I’m not chastising anybody, you absolute clown.

I’m saying it’s a tone deaf move on the part of the NFL. More than half of the people paying attention to the league have no idea who bad bunny is.

If you can’t figure that out, you’re even dumber than most in this demographic think you are.

Given today's political climate, I am not sure anyone the NFL picks is going to go without critical attention one way or another.

The NFL is trying to conquer the world - picking an international entertainer made sense given that goal. That said, this is still an American event. And they chose someone who has a problem with Trump/America.... As bench said - it is tone deaf.


Nobody is forcing anyone to watch it.... I will be one not watching.

This is an interesting comment. Curious, is anyone allowed to have a problem with trump? FFS, he's FAR from infallible...not to mention he's extremely unpopular. Outside of someone like Lee Greenwood and Kid Rock, who the **** is going perform?

And last I checked, it's rooted in our founding that we're allowed to criticize not only the president and our government, but the country when we want change. Plenty have fought and died to allow us that fundamental right.

(10-09-2025 12:42 PM)mlb Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 12:40 PM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  Tell that to Cracker Barrel and Bud Lite and Target

Did capitalism not work in those cases? They reversed course because of concern about their bottom line.

Well if that is what you're arguing you are right and I'll gladly shut up. It didn't sound like that's what you were saying.

(10-09-2025 12:39 PM)mlb Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 12:36 PM)450bench Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 12:30 PM)mlb Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 12:21 PM)450bench Wrote:  What does that have to do with the Super Bowl?
It’s a meaningless attempt at a parallel actually.

Why do you care who plays the Super Bowl? Don't like it, tune out. It is quite simple. All these people throwing a fit could just boycott it if you want change.

I don’t but I can’t believe an organization like the NFL would risk the criticism it’s receiving.

And why? To appease the woke side of the ledger?

Again, that side can’t afford to sustain the league.

And by the way, we on this board are a part of the tens of millions asking the same question. Unless you haven’t been paying any attention.

I have read for years about capitalism handling things like this. This should be no different.

How about common sense? You read about that lately?

(10-09-2025 12:43 PM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 12:42 PM)mlb Wrote:  

(10-09-2025 12:40 PM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  Tell that to Cracker Barrel and Bud Lite and Target

Did capitalism not work in those cases? They reversed course because of concern about their bottom line.

Well if that is what you're arguing you are right and I'll gladly shut up. It didn't sound like that's what you were saying.

It is precisely what I've been saying... if enough people don't like it, tune out. The NFL will change course when it hurts their bottom line.

I don't care one way or another... just like any other artists, I don't care about their politics personally. If they entertain me, great. I'm not going to vote one way or another because of their political views, I'm going to base it on my own views.

People in this thread keep saying they haven't watched the NFL or the Super Bowl in years, but throw a fit about the guy playing the halftime show. If you don't watch then why do you care?

(10-09-2025 12:45 PM)450bench Wrote:  How about common sense? You read about that lately?

If there is one thing that I've learned in life, there is nothing common about common sense.

I haven't watched the Super Bowl in decades, and frankly don't care who plays their halftime show. I was just following the arguments.