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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, 10:02 AM

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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 Yesterday OP

To each their own. orangecrush Yesterday #1

I am recommending this murielm99 Yesterday #2

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

I also hate Metallica. Coventina Yesterday #41

I'd reverse 2 and 1 and def put Gaga at number 3. beaglelover 22 hrs ago #72

Prince probably deserves to be #1. His performance was epic. Coventina 19 hrs ago #80

It was, in fact, MontanaMama Yesterday #53

It took a lot of courage to do what he did. thought crime 22 hrs ago #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 Yesterday #4

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

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

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

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

in all fairness Brainstormy Yesterday #20

I posted a video in GD well before the show. JohnnyRingo 2 hrs ago #95

Trump and MAGA hated on him in advance---- that's good enough Jack Valentino 12 hrs ago #86

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

Two Of A Quartet Dead Do Not Equal "Most." FWIW, I LOVE Spanish- ColoringFool 6 hrs ago #89

His show was brilliant 💛 Clouds Passing Yesterday #7

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

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

Wow! That's harsh. JohnnyRingo Yesterday #14

Never said he was my favorite artist SocialDemocrat61 Yesterday #17

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

Actually reviews should be objective SocialDemocrat61 Yesterday #37

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

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

Bruno Mars is a musical genius. JohnnyRingo Yesterday #16

"far too gaudy, overproduced and chaotic" PatSeg Yesterday #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 Yesterday #12

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

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As a 70 year old retiree, it's understandable the OP doesn't get it Bobstandard 19 hrs ago #81

And that's perfectly ok Sympthsical Yesterday #15

I thought it kinda sucked DenaliDemocrat 10 hrs ago #88

200% this!"" Alice B. 1 hr ago #98

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

You're devious. JohnnyRingo Yesterday #29

Bless your heart Wiz Imp 23 hrs ago #62

OK. MineralMan Yesterday #19

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

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

Fucked up take dude Thunder Chicken Yesterday #27

I don't think so leftstreet Yesterday #31

I can read their word Thunder Chicken Yesterday #43

Exactly! leftstreet Yesterday #47

I will never report any post Thunder Chicken Yesterday #49

I'm not a racist, not even close. JohnnyRingo 2 hrs ago #94

Sorry, no. AloeVera Yesterday #46

What's even remotely racist about that? NT Happy Hoosier 23 hrs ago #58

sigh leftstreet 23 hrs ago #65

This message was self-deleted by its author orangecrush 20 hrs ago #76

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

Oh for God's sake Prairie Gates Yesterday #28

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

At least it wasn't Kid Rock samplegirl 15 hrs ago #84

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

Wasn't a fan either ITAL Yesterday #32

Your last sentence is interesting Kaleva Yesterday #38

Left off the "I" ITAL Yesterday #50

I figured you left it out Kaleva 23 hrs ago #64

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

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

I will turn it off. I mentioned that above. JohnnyRingo 20 hrs ago #75

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

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

Yes, they were sugar cane fields. róisín_dubh 11 hrs ago #87

I never even watch the halftime shows Mysterian Yesterday #40

So much snowybirdie Yesterday #42

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

Agreed. It was a statement, not entertainment. Sneederbunk 23 hrs ago #56

Agreed ProfessorGAC 22 hrs ago #73

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

This old boomer loved it! OnionPatch 13 hrs ago #85

No Bowl, No Cry Tetrachloride Yesterday #54

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

. Tastes differ Happy Hoosier 23 hrs ago #57

Happy Birthday, Happy Hoosier! MIButterfly 20 hrs ago #78

Thank you very much! NT Happy Hoosier 17 hrs ago #83

I doubt anyone really cares. BannonsLiver 23 hrs ago #59

I'm not saying anything one way or another but Alpeduez21 23 hrs ago #60

I know. I was all, "Wait. Is this satire?" Iggo 22 hrs ago #71

The Santana reference was supposed to sound racist. JohnnyRingo 20 hrs ago #77

I turned into Khrushchev on the set of the movie "Can-Can": "The face of humanity is prettier than its backside." betsuni 23 hrs ago #61

You were not close to the first person here to "pan" the halftime show. Wiz Imp 23 hrs ago #63

Not a fan Cirsium 23 hrs ago #66

I'll go further; I'd like to pan the NFL. Duncan Grant 22 hrs ago #67

I am SO RELIEVED MorbidButterflyTat 22 hrs ago #68

I would guess you are not in the age group that was the target market for this halftime show. beaglelover 22 hrs ago #70

"the first person"? dpibel 22 hrs ago #74

Not my preferred music either, BUT aeromanKC 20 hrs ago #79

I agree with every word you said. JohnnyRingo 17 hrs ago #82

I feel like I must be living on some far off South Pacific Island with no internet. DFW 5 hrs ago #90

On Sunday, I had the temerity to ask, "Oh, shoot, is that today?" And the room went silent. Scrivener7 5 hrs ago #91

I liked it because it pissed off Trump. Emile 5 hrs ago #92

It reminded me of Lin Manuel Miranda's broadway play Justice 3 hrs ago #93

Yes! My wife and I said the same thing obamanut2012 2 hrs ago #96

Not a big Bad Bunny fan, but if it annoys Trump, I'm all for it. JustABozoOnThisBus 1 hr ago #97

I agree PatSeg 1 hr ago #99