ThePatientAnarchist · 61-69
Every year I ask my students (in a first year university course) to share a favourite song. Bad Bunny is one of the artists that many of them love.
I had not heard of this controversy, but looking it up it seems to me that the Trump administration is creating the controversy including by threatening to have ICE agents "all over the place" looking for fans to arrest.
Bad Bunny certainly is a political artist whose views are not in line with the president's; check out his music video NUEVAYoL
But he is certainly not the only artist with strong messages to have performed there. I note Madonna and Lady Gaga for example.
Wikipedia tells me that into the 1980s the halftime entertainment was mainly from local marching bands! Maybe they should get back to that and not offend anyone?
I had not heard of this controversy, but looking it up it seems to me that the Trump administration is creating the controversy including by threatening to have ICE agents "all over the place" looking for fans to arrest.
Bad Bunny certainly is a political artist whose views are not in line with the president's; check out his music video NUEVAYoL
But he is certainly not the only artist with strong messages to have performed there. I note Madonna and Lady Gaga for example.
Wikipedia tells me that into the 1980s the halftime entertainment was mainly from local marching bands! Maybe they should get back to that and not offend anyone?
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Penny · 46-50, F
@basilfawlty89 idk if i believe this. ai didnt say it and they didnt teachit in school so if teh national archives werent shut down id cry bullshit but cant say for sure
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joe438 · 61-69, M
I had never heard of the guy before this, and politics aside, why would the NFL choose halftime entertainment only in Spanish? That just seems like the NFL wants people to change the channel during halftime, and it can't be good for ad sales.
Give the wide appeal of the halftime show (wider than the game) I'm shocked they didn't find someone who performed in English, or maybe English/Spanish if that's important, and could avoid world politics even if they're known for being opinionated. We watch the show to smile and tap our feet or clap/sing along.
Give the wide appeal of the halftime show (wider than the game) I'm shocked they didn't find someone who performed in English, or maybe English/Spanish if that's important, and could avoid world politics even if they're known for being opinionated. We watch the show to smile and tap our feet or clap/sing along.
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ThePatientAnarchist · 61-69
I'm sorry for your hurt.
This whole situation makes me grateful that i have never been in this kind of close friend group!
This whole situation makes me grateful that i have never been in this kind of close friend group!
theweekdy · 22-25, M
These big shows are planned well in advance. Artists are invited and confirmed months or even a year before the event. This means the decision is made long before anyone could predict the political or social climate. Once it is confirmed, it is not something they can just walk away from because of contracts, sponsors, teams, and extensive rehearsals.
Performers are chosen based on streaming numbers, chart success, brand, relevance, and reach. Even if another singer is technically “better,” organizers focus on achievements and connections with audiences.
Performances are created specifically for that night and take months to prepare. Choreography, staging, and production are all carefully planned. It is very unlikely that a performance of that size is a last minute political stunt
Performers are chosen based on streaming numbers, chart success, brand, relevance, and reach. Even if another singer is technically “better,” organizers focus on achievements and connections with audiences.
Performances are created specifically for that night and take months to prepare. Choreography, staging, and production are all carefully planned. It is very unlikely that a performance of that size is a last minute political stunt
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joe438 · 61-69, M
@ElwoodBlues sure, numbers don’t lie but that doesn’t make his music pleasant to listen to. I found a recording online after the story broke and I won’t be wasting my time watching the halftime show. I suppose someone will tune in just then to only watch him and not waste time watching the game…
EBSVC · 36-40, T
Well he’s probably the most popular music artist in the world right now. So lots of people will tune in to see just him
And they get the publicity of right wingers being outraged
It’s not really a “political” decision as much as it is a business one
Also if by “politics ruining entertainment” you mean “making racists mad” then that is a good thing
It’s so pathetic that having to see someone sing in another language is an issue for people, that’s a them problem and a deficiency of character
And they get the publicity of right wingers being outraged
It’s not really a “political” decision as much as it is a business one
Also if by “politics ruining entertainment” you mean “making racists mad” then that is a good thing
It’s so pathetic that having to see someone sing in another language is an issue for people, that’s a them problem and a deficiency of character
Penny · 46-50, F
@EBSVC hes so popular ive never heard of him besides a name maybe three or four times. so my character is deficient in what? would you say the same thing if it was like one of the kpop bands who dont speak english? (i think there might be some not sure) and politics ruining entertainment means to draw attention to sensitive topics involving the national guard and people supposedly going to "concentration camps" its not about race, not to me at least .its about the traditional norms of the US and the people's expectations. (who arent so liberal or spanish speaking.)
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ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
@ChipmunkErnie Just checked him out on Youtube -- boring to me, but not offensive that I could hear/see.
SomeMichGuy · M
Lmao It isn't a debacle. It isn't politics, it's marketing.
This isn't religion. And it's a private space (the entertainment is owned by the pro league).
Why do you think they need to ask you who does that?
This isn't religion. And it's a private space (the entertainment is owned by the pro league).
Why do you think they need to ask you who does that?
Penny · 46-50, F
@SomeMichGuy i never said they needed my approval. i was just lamenting that the superbowl (an entertainment source) is being used to draw attention to a problem that the US is facing instead of just letting us like be happy and ignore the issue lol. yes, apathy at its finest
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Penny · 46-50, F
@SomeMichGuy neither. im saying, why do they need to make a political statement with their choice of singers. im thinking its a political statement if he only sings in spanish. if he sang english and spanish it wouldnt be a big deal id think. all while people are getting deported and political unrest regarding iCE... not a political statement???
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thisguy20 · 41-45, M
@SomeMichGuy The radio station I listen to is mostly classical (plus a bit of jazz, opera, and ragtime); so I haven't heard whatever BadBunny is on the radio either. BUT other radio stations do play other things...and those other things tend to be the ones being performed in stadiums...
SomeMichGuy · M
@Penny I'm older than you, but I'm aware that there is a lot of non-English media...
AuRevoir · 36-40, M
At this point it would be less divisive to have Taylor Swift perform.
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MoveAlong · 70-79, M
@BuzzedLightyear Who else does the NFL have a contract with that you object to.
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