(02-09-2026 12:27 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  ... innocent black man going for a jog and being shot to death just because he's black.

Who got shot while jogging just because he's black?

I haven’t read a single post in this thread other than the last 2-3 which shows up in the last page.

People are making this too much of a R/L issue. I have had discussions today with people whose opinions on the performance don’t match with their political ideology. For example, a Republican friend loved the performance and didn’t see what all the hoopla is. Conversely, I have a very Leftist friend who did not care for it because he is not a fan of the music genre.

I didn’t even watch it. I was at the neighbors last night and had little interest. In general this SB didn’t appeal to be me at all, I played cards and probably watched not more than 10 minutes of the whole game.

(02-09-2026 12:19 PM)DaSaintFan Wrote:  

(02-08-2026 11:03 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  Watched some of both the Bad Bunny and TPUSA shows and found both to be unappealing. Of course, I'm 63 and eccentric — and, as such, I'm not the target audience for such "artists" and "music."

okay, let me start at the beginning... (uhoh long post forthcoming?)

1) I will say that Bad Bunny sounded HORRIBLE on the microphone during the show, I think there's just something about that stadium that RUINS any outdoor performances. Gaga didn't sound great either, Ricky Martin.. sorta did.

2) I will say that other than trying to note all the American countries (North/South America) BB really didn't get political, IMO.

But that's not my problem:

3) THAT WAS NOT A FAMILY SHOW...

I'm not going to rewrite the lyrics to the song in question. If you want them, feel free to look them up yourself. (although I think he changed SOME of the lyrics.. not all of them)

But just because they flow in Spanish does not mean they should be OVER THE AIRWAVES... Even the Hip-Hop show tribute to the 90s toned down their songs, BB got way with more, because he knew people wouldn't understand the Spanish language.

Timberlake and Jackson appear to be facing worse repercussions than bad Bunny is, and I think that's a mistake.

As for the TP_USA show:

Brilliant story told, as you get Kid Rock showing us his past (yes, even though there was lip-sync to it.. i think the same thing happened at the RNC he performed at?). doesn't hide the explicit lyrics of what he _was_, but absolutely nowhere as HORRIFIC as BB's.
Christianity comes into his life...
And then out comes the new Robert Ritchie with a new outlook on life thanks to it.

I was disappointed that, as noted, it was an all-caucasian cast (it was one of those things I was hoping they'd avoid allowin anyone to make an issue of (which I did see on "X" some)
I didn't pay attention to the full list of names.. but I thought Darius Rucker was supposed to be there.. maybe i misread the list?)

But overall TP_USA show was a -Better- show and story, and BB's was well... TOO sexually explicit for a FAMILY gathering. (again, even though most people wont notice due to the language difference).

Thanks for the on the scene report. I wasnt there---but it also appeared to me that the design of the stage would also create obstructed views for a lot pf people in the stadium.

The Super Bowl is probably the only remaining national TV "event" where the majority of America is tuned into a single program. So, with that point in mind, here are my gripes.

One--2026 is the 250th birthday of the USA. THAT should have been the "unifying" theme of any halftime show for the most watched event of the year.

Secondly---To me, it seems HIGHLY unlikely that, in the entire universe of performing artists, a spanish speaking Bad Bunny was the best choice to entertain an overwhelmingly American English speaking audience that was widely diverse with respect to age and musical tastes.

Finally, if you are going to select a spanish only entertainer with only spanish lyrics---how about english subtitles so that the vast majority of the audience who do NOT speak Spanish at least have some idea of what is being said and sung.

For those reasons, I'd say the NFL badly fumbled what should have been a great chance to celebrate the varied cultures and peoples who all align under our 250 year old nation.

As for the show itself---the music was ok (not really my taste) and of course I had no idea what the lyrics were or what was being said. I did find the visual presentation to be unique and entertaining. Kinda reminded me of a music video. I think the biggest disappointment to me was this was such a chance for the NFL to use the biggest staged event in America to unite the nation during its 250th year---and apparently, that idea never even crossed their limited little minds.

Here is an idea

Send all the illegals to Puerto Rico

Let them build their diverse vibrant culture. Im sure they would rival Japan in lets see....10 to 15 thousand years

Next year, let's have a Retro Halftime Act.

I was fortunate enough to attend SuperBowl XXXIII in Miami in 1999. Falcons vs. Broncos. Elway's last game.

Music was fantastic. Let's bring it back. Most of them are still alive, lol.

Pregame Performance: Kiss.
National Anthem: Cher.
Halftime Show: Gloria Estefan, Stevie Wonder, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

KISS opened Super Bowl XXXIII with a bombastic version of "Rock And Roll All Nite!"

The halftime show was titled "A Celebration of Soul, Salsa and Swing" and featured Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Stevie Wonder, and Gloria Estefan.

Next year I have zero doubts that we're going to see a middle of the road generic least offensive possible music act for the 2027 superbowl.

(02-09-2026 02:38 PM)miko33 Wrote:  Next year I have zero doubts that we're going to see a middle of the road generic least offensive possible music act for the 2027 superbowl.

I wont

NFL is a yankee city folk kinda thing. Grown men wearing other mens jerseys. Weirdos. Would rather watch Vandy vs Bama

(02-09-2026 10:18 AM)CLTPirate Wrote:  I’m a Marxist antifa libtard here, but can someone explain why you guys care so much about this?

Also I see many conservatives calling him a fake American, do you guys want the US to get rid of Puerto Rico or something? What’s up with that?

Getting rid of Puerto Rico would be a great idea on its face. They produce nothing. Puerto Rico is operated at a loss as far as the US is concerned. A welfare state of people who don’t pay taxes.

That’s the definition of an island of takers.

The reality is strategically we can’t allow the UK, Canada, China, Russia or one of our other “allies” or “enemies” to control an island so close to the US coast. We can’t afford to let PR to become a launch platform to attack the US.

(02-09-2026 02:52 PM)CardinalJim Wrote:  

(02-09-2026 10:18 AM)CLTPirate Wrote:  I’m a Marxist antifa libtard here, but can someone explain why you guys care so much about this?

Also I see many conservatives calling him a fake American, do you guys want the US to get rid of Puerto Rico or something? What’s up with that?

Getting rid of Puerto Rico would be a great idea on its face. They produce nothing. Puerto Rico is operated at a loss as far as the US is concerned. A welfare state of people who don’t pay taxes.

That’s the definition of an island of takers.

The reality is strategically we can’t allow the UK, Canada, China, Russia or one of our other “allies” or “enemies” to control an so close to the US coast. We can’t afford to let PR to become a launch platform to attack the US.

Weve "allowed it" for 75 +- years. Ever heard of Cuba. You really think China needsPR to attack us. That is wwi type thinking.

If our national defense depends on puerto frickin rico we are screwed

Cut those blood suckers loose and let turd bunny do his thing.

(02-09-2026 02:52 PM)CardinalJim Wrote:  

(02-09-2026 10:18 AM)CLTPirate Wrote:  I’m a Marxist antifa libtard here, but can someone explain why you guys care so much about this?

Also I see many conservatives calling him a fake American, do you guys want the US to get rid of Puerto Rico or something? What’s up with that?

Getting rid of Puerto Rico would be a great idea on its face. They produce nothing. Puerto Rico is operated at a loss as far as the US is concerned. A welfare state of people who don’t pay taxes.

That’s the definition of an island of takers.

The reality is strategically we can’t allow the UK, Canada, China, Russia or one of our other “allies” or “enemies” to control an so close to the US coast. We can’t afford to let PR to become a launch platform to attack the US.

A higher percentage of Puerto Ricans serve in the armed forces than any state. Nice to see how you treat our servicemen.

(02-09-2026 02:38 PM)miko33 Wrote:  Next year I have zero doubts that we're going to see a middle of the road generic least offensive possible music act for the 2027 superbowl.

Again, and as have noted (and only half-jokingly). Bring in a military band, an all-girl's choir or a university marching band. Non-partisan, non-controversial.

Will never happen. But would be nice.

Seattle came out to Alice in Chains
New England came out to Ozzy
and John Bon Jovi did the introduction.
Three rock acts.
NFL: Let's have a Halftime show of Reggaeton in Spanish.
The idiots on the Left say if you don't like it, "you are racist".
It doesn't matter if it was a K-pop band singing in Korean
An Armenian rapper rapping in Armenian or
Ramstein singing in German. Race had nothing to do with it.
Have a halftime show in frickin English.
You had a SB in San Fran and two of the biggest rock bands ever from America (Metallica and Journey) are from the area. It was easy, and they blew it. I'm sure both of those bands' songs were played throughout the game as they are at mostly EVERY sporting event with a PA in America.

(02-09-2026 02:58 PM)U_of_Elvis Wrote:  

(02-09-2026 02:52 PM)CardinalJim Wrote:  

(02-09-2026 10:18 AM)CLTPirate Wrote:  I’m a Marxist antifa libtard here, but can someone explain why you guys care so much about this?

Also I see many conservatives calling him a fake American, do you guys want the US to get rid of Puerto Rico or something? What’s up with that?

Getting rid of Puerto Rico would be a great idea on its face. They produce nothing. Puerto Rico is operated at a loss as far as the US is concerned. A welfare state of people who don’t pay taxes.

That’s the definition of an island of takers.

The reality is strategically we can’t allow the UK, Canada, China, Russia or one of our other “allies” or “enemies” to control an so close to the US coast. We can’t afford to let PR to become a launch platform to attack the US.

A higher percentage of Puerto Ricans serve in the armed forces than any state. Nice to see how you treat our servicemen.

Good. Then they have their own army ready to go. The military is transitioning away from a welfare program anyway

They can go make Puerto Rico great or stay in our military. The new ones can join the Puerto Rican Army

See all good

Proud Puerto Ricans serving Puerto Rico speaking spanish and listening to turd bunny. They get to preserve their rich culture and we pick up 30 -40 billion we have been paying in welfare

(02-09-2026 02:58 PM)U_of_Elvis Wrote:  

(02-09-2026 02:52 PM)CardinalJim Wrote:  

(02-09-2026 10:18 AM)CLTPirate Wrote:  I’m a Marxist antifa libtard here, but can someone explain why you guys care so much about this?

Also I see many conservatives calling him a fake American, do you guys want the US to get rid of Puerto Rico or something? What’s up with that?

Getting rid of Puerto Rico would be a great idea on its face. They produce nothing. Puerto Rico is operated at a loss as far as the US is concerned. A welfare state of people who don’t pay taxes.

That’s the definition of an island of takers.

The reality is strategically we can’t allow the UK, Canada, China, Russia or one of our other “allies” or “enemies” to control an so close to the US coast. We can’t afford to let PR to become a launch platform to attack the US.

A higher percentage of Puerto Ricans serve in the armed forces than any state. Nice to see how you treat our servicemen.

Here's is an interesting overview:

https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Ar...y-history/

(02-09-2026 02:52 PM)CardinalJim Wrote:  

(02-09-2026 10:18 AM)CLTPirate Wrote:  I’m a Marxist antifa libtard here, but can someone explain why you guys care so much about this?

Also I see many conservatives calling him a fake American, do you guys want the US to get rid of Puerto Rico or something? What’s up with that?

Getting rid of Puerto Rico would be a great idea on its face. They produce nothing. Puerto Rico is operated at a loss as far as the US is concerned. A welfare state of people who don’t pay taxes.

That’s the definition of an island of takers.

The reality is strategically we can’t allow the UK, Canada, China, Russia or one of our other “allies” or “enemies” to control an island so close to the US coast. We can’t afford to let PR to become a launch platform to attack the US.

Actually, Bad Bunny supports the side of PR becoming an independent country. So, he is the one that wants the US to "get rid of Puerto Rico".

(02-09-2026 03:04 PM)Eagleaidaholic Wrote:  

(02-09-2026 02:52 PM)CardinalJim Wrote:  

(02-09-2026 10:18 AM)CLTPirate Wrote:  I’m a Marxist antifa libtard here, but can someone explain why you guys care so much about this?

Also I see many conservatives calling him a fake American, do you guys want the US to get rid of Puerto Rico or something? What’s up with that?

Getting rid of Puerto Rico would be a great idea on its face. They produce nothing. Puerto Rico is operated at a loss as far as the US is concerned. A welfare state of people who don’t pay taxes.

That’s the definition of an island of takers.

The reality is strategically we can’t allow the UK, Canada, China, Russia or one of our other “allies” or “enemies” to control an island so close to the US coast. We can’t afford to let PR to become a launch platform to attack the US.

Actually, Bad Bunny supports the side of PR becoming an independent country. So, he is the one that wants the US to "get rid of Puerto Rico".

Oblige him

How much will the FCC fine NBC for the halftime show?