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11. I haven't really enjoyed a televised SB halftime show for as long as I can remember.

Tue Feb 10, 2026, 11:02 AM

Feb 2026

Bruno Mars' and Tom Petty's performances stand out in my mind, but most of these spectacles are far too gaudy, overproduced and chaotic for my taste. But, then, I'm old, and not the target audience.

I think most people are celebrating the cultural and political significance of this year's show more than anything. And if it makes Trump crazy, all the better.

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I'm going to be the first person here to pan the halftime show. [View all] JohnnyRingo Feb 2026 OP

To each their own. orangecrush Feb 2026 #1

I am recommending this murielm99 Feb 2026 #2

I liked it. But enjoying his music is not strictly necessary. Scrivener7 Feb 2026 #3

I also hate Metallica. Coventina Feb 2026 #41

I'd reverse 2 and 1 and def put Gaga at number 3. beaglelover Feb 2026 #72

Prince probably deserves to be #1. His performance was epic. Coventina Feb 2026 #80

It was, in fact, MontanaMama Feb 2026 #53

It took a lot of courage to do what he did. thought crime Feb 2026 #69

I liked the story it told. I was actually teary at the last bit when he said the names of all the countries travelingthrulife Feb 2026 #4

Choreography was indeed good, but that's expected. JohnnyRingo Feb 2026 #6

I really think they should get someone to put on show tunes from Broadway. Srkdqltr Feb 2026 #5

I didn't say I cared about it being in Spanish. JohnnyRingo Feb 2026 #10

But he was joyous, upbeat, happy. Singing and dancing. I was chair dancing along. Srkdqltr Feb 2026 #13

in all fairness Brainstormy Feb 2026 #20

I posted a video in GD well before the show. JohnnyRingo Feb 2026 #95

Trump and MAGA hated on him in advance---- that's good enough Jack Valentino Feb 2026 #86

Right? We sang the wrong lyrics to songs for years! -nt CrispyQ Feb 2026 #51

Two Of A Quartet Dead Do Not Equal "Most." FWIW, I LOVE Spanish- ColoringFool Feb 2026 #89

His show was brilliant 💛 Clouds Passing Feb 2026 #7

I enjoyed a production video about the show more than the show Nittersing Feb 2026 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author SocialDemocrat61 Feb 2026 #9

Wow! That's harsh. JohnnyRingo Feb 2026 #14

Never said he was my favorite artist SocialDemocrat61 Feb 2026 #17

Isn't that what a review is? JohnnyRingo Feb 2026 #26

Actually reviews should be objective SocialDemocrat61 Feb 2026 #37

Good reviews are written by people who understand the material. Why would I read a book review by someone who doesn't WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2026 #52

I haven't really enjoyed a televised SB halftime show for as long as I can remember. sop Feb 2026 #11

Bruno Mars is a musical genius. JohnnyRingo Feb 2026 #16

"far too gaudy, overproduced and chaotic" PatSeg Feb 2026 #23

It's okay to have something not be your taste, and to say so. But to think there isn't any symbolism or care put into WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2026 #12

I don't like what Bad calls music. JohnnyRingo Feb 2026 #24

. WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2026 #25

As a 70 year old retiree, it's understandable the OP doesn't get it Bobstandard Feb 2026 #81

And that's perfectly ok Sympthsical Feb 2026 #15

I thought it kinda sucked DenaliDemocrat Feb 2026 #88

200% this!"" Alice B. Feb 2026 #98

Thank you for your valuable feedback. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2026 #18

You're devious. JohnnyRingo Feb 2026 #29

Bless your heart Wiz Imp Feb 2026 #62

OK. MineralMan Feb 2026 #19

I had exactly the same thoughts about West Side Story jmbar2 Feb 2026 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author leftstreet Feb 2026 #21

Fucked up take dude Thunder Chicken Feb 2026 #27

I don't think so leftstreet Feb 2026 #31

I can read their word Thunder Chicken Feb 2026 #43

Exactly! leftstreet Feb 2026 #47

I will never report any post Thunder Chicken Feb 2026 #49

I'm not a racist, not even close. JohnnyRingo Feb 2026 #94

Sorry, no. AloeVera Feb 2026 #46

What's even remotely racist about that? NT Happy Hoosier Feb 2026 #58

sigh leftstreet Feb 2026 #65

This message was self-deleted by its author orangecrush Feb 2026 #76

You may not find his music good, and I don't enjoy it, EdmondDantes_ Feb 2026 #22

Oh for God's sake Prairie Gates Feb 2026 #28

Let's not bring Him into this. JohnnyRingo Feb 2026 #33

At least it wasn't Kid Rock samplegirl Feb 2026 #84

I loved it for tweaking Trump's nose. Viewers SB 1/2 time -- 100 mil+; Kid Rock -- 10 million. Cool! dutch777 Feb 2026 #30

Wasn't a fan either ITAL Feb 2026 #32

Your last sentence is interesting Kaleva Feb 2026 #38

Left off the "I" ITAL Feb 2026 #50

I figured you left it out Kaleva Feb 2026 #64

When I was married my wife always washed the dishes. JohnnyRingo Feb 2026 #104

I don't care for crotch grabbing during a musical performance. milestogo Feb 2026 #34

Bad Bunny is someone I and others would listen too...you know if you don't like something than turn it off... Demsrule86 Feb 2026 #35

I will turn it off. I mentioned that above. JohnnyRingo Feb 2026 #75

That's exactly what I did MichMan Feb 2026 #101

I haven't been interested in any Super Bowl halftime show. Ever Kaleva Feb 2026 #36

I was recently judged quite harshly in a group Croney Feb 2026 #39

Yes, they were sugar cane fields. r�is�n_dubh Feb 2026 #87

I never even watch the halftime shows Mysterian Feb 2026 #40

So much snowybirdie Feb 2026 #42

It wasn't intended for people to listen to while driving down the road. Ocelot II Feb 2026 #44

Agreed. It was a statement, not entertainment. Sneederbunk Feb 2026 #56

Agreed ProfessorGAC Feb 2026 #73

It ain't about a bunch of old boomers Keepthesoulalive Feb 2026 #48

This old boomer loved it! OnionPatch Feb 2026 #85

Yes, as a Boomer I could never understand Hispanic music. JohnnyRingo Feb 2026 #100

Grew up in the city Keepthesoulalive Feb 2026 #105

No Bowl, No Cry Tetrachloride Feb 2026 #54

If the metric is "something I'd listen to", then no Super Bowl halftime show was any good. Iggo Feb 2026 #55

. Tastes differ Happy Hoosier Feb 2026 #57

Happy Birthday, Happy Hoosier! MIButterfly Feb 2026 #78

Thank you very much! NT Happy Hoosier Feb 2026 #83

I doubt anyone really cares. BannonsLiver Feb 2026 #59

I'm not saying anything one way or another but Alpeduez21 Feb 2026 #60

I know. I was all, "Wait. Is this satire?" Iggo Feb 2026 #71

The Santana reference was supposed to sound racist. JohnnyRingo Feb 2026 #77

I turned into Khrushchev on the set of the movie "Can-Can": "The face of humanity is prettier than its backside." betsuni Feb 2026 #61

You were not close to the first person here to "pan" the halftime show. Wiz Imp Feb 2026 #63

Not a fan Cirsium Feb 2026 #66

I'll go further; I'd like to pan the NFL. Duncan Grant Feb 2026 #67

I am SO RELIEVED MorbidButterflyTat Feb 2026 #68

I would guess you are not in the age group that was the target market for this halftime show. beaglelover Feb 2026 #70

"the first person"? dpibel Feb 2026 #74

Not my preferred music either, BUT aeromanKC Feb 2026 #79

I agree with every word you said. JohnnyRingo Feb 2026 #82

I feel like I must be living on some far off South Pacific Island with no internet. DFW Feb 2026 #90

On Sunday, I had the temerity to ask, "Oh, shoot, is that today?" And the room went silent. Scrivener7 Feb 2026 #91

I liked it because it pissed off Trump. Emile Feb 2026 #92

It reminded me of Lin Manuel Miranda's broadway play Justice Feb 2026 #93

Yes! My wife and I said the same thing obamanut2012 Feb 2026 #96

Not a big Bad Bunny fan, but if it annoys Trump, I'm all for it. JustABozoOnThisBus Feb 2026 #97

I agree PatSeg Feb 2026 #99

I wish I could shake my ass that fast 😁 I'd probably be at the orthopedic surgeon the next day. walkingman Feb 2026 #102

Sounds serious Torchlight Feb 2026 #103