Is it too much to ask to get through a half hour of the Super Bowl or any disaster relief fundraiser without the constant PSA’s telling me what to think? The worst part about them is they make them mystifying - like what on earth are these images trying to convey- only to find out it’s about something irrelevant compared to the real issues we’re facing. There are billions of tons of plastics being tossed in the garbage every day and I’m supposed to care about making women’s flag football available in all 50 states? As it turns out that girl was on a harness making those jumps, so in addition it was entirely fake. How many times will Snoop Dogg be recycled as the hip, lovable personality to deliver these messages? Didn’t he get off on a technicality for a murder rap back in the early 90s? Why is this G’pa even relevant today?

The irony is they’re mixed in with the actual half-time show that didn’t have 1 while male in KL’s hype man crew. So there wasn’t ONE white male who could stay in lockstep with them? What message does that send? There were at least a couple dozen black people willing to be part of Up With People, why not show a little mercy and level the playing field? Are we THAT bad? There wasn’t any actual music involved which only diminished the mass appeal further. As a female, I’m not willing to get on my knees to sing. Why should that rule me out? Even I could have done a better job.

*gulps* I heard Taylor Swift was in attendance!

Not to stir anything up, but I think artists not getting paid (or a small amount) to perform at the Super Bowl plays a factor.

Really? What about Brittany Spears? Gulp.
Not sure how what they get paid factors into their choices. Maybe you can explain.
It’s just become way too preachy and raunchy for my taste, and I don’t have your delicate sensibilities.

*big gulp* What is this? 7-Eleven?!

I didn't watch live, but watched the half-time performance when it was posted online later. I was thinking that some more sought after artists during their peak may decline due to the money. In the past, there was a proposal that the artist actually had to pay the NFL to perform.

For the past years, Jay-Z has a hand in selecting the performer, since the Kaepernick knee. It's a condensed show where the artist might not have the freedom to pick who's on stage with them. I'm not saying that's the case here. Also, Pepsi is the sponsor.

You're correct though! I am very delicate!

I’m still not following … what’s your point again??? It sounds like ‘devils advocate’ run amok. I didn’t say that it was KLs choice regarding his back up ‘dancers,’ but it was somebody’s choice! There’s been a pattern with the Super Bowl and award shows to turn them into rap/hip hop shows plus Taylor Swift - who isn’t worthy according to lampshade Ye.
It’s perfectly fine for him to show up with a naked woman who’s knobby knees and chicken legs are a joke. I’m guessing the rest is just as bad. He’s just as demented as Diddy. The people we raise up to celebrity status these days are mostly classless, talentless, uneducated, objectified, narcissistic drug addicts. I have zero interest in that culture and won’t be watching again.

I have no point! On all of these items, I don't feel that strong about actually. I'm not that into music and entertainment.

I'm somewhat familiar with Kendrick Lamar, but the half-time show could have been more entertaining. That is all!

This year's Super Bowl to me....felt as if someone had sucked the air out of a giant balloon.
It's gone flat....I remember for years and years, it was a huge, huge, huge event....and I won't argue that it's still a big deal, but it's gone flat in so many ways and not just the musical entertainment.
I also agree that it's gone the way of the award shows...flat, effete, uninspiring...look at the Oscars....I miss, great acting, so much rarer now as the industry relies on special effects, cartoonage, cheap sensationalism and all of that. The attempts to garner attention by pushing an envelope that's been pushed over the edge already....and has no more left to give.
Cheap and flashy without substance....attempting to sell products by appealing only to our most basic of instincts...ugh.
20th century novels....they were so prescient.
PS/I did enjoy the game! Go Eagles! and Eugene Levy's flying eyebrows were a little amusing.

@Minime wrote:

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The irony is they’re mixed in with the actual half-time show that didn’t have 1 while male in KL’s hype man crew. So there wasn’t ONE white male who could stay in lockstep with them? What message does that send? There were at least a couple dozen black people willing to be part of Up With People, why not show a little mercy and level the playing field? Are we THAT bad? There wasn’t any actual music involved which only diminished the mass appeal further. As a female, I’m not willing to get on my knees to sing. Why should that rule me out? Even I could have done a better job.

I thought we were done with DEI.

@mystery2me wrote:

@Minime wrote:

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The irony is they’re mixed in with the actual half-time show that didn’t have 1 while male in KL’s hype man crew. So there wasn’t ONE white male who could stay in lockstep with them? What message does that send? There were at least a couple dozen black people willing to be part of Up With People, why not show a little mercy and level the playing field? Are we THAT bad? There wasn’t any actual music involved which only diminished the mass appeal further. As a female, I’m not willing to get on my knees to sing. Why should that rule me out? Even I could have done a better job.

I thought we were done with DEI.

Not so fast. I’m starting an Up with People Movement.

@BarefootBliss wrote:

This year's Super Bowl to me....felt as if someone had sucked the air out of a giant balloon.
It's gone flat....I remember for years and years, it was a huge, huge, huge event....and I won't argue that it's still a big deal, but it's gone flat in so many ways and not just the musical entertainment.
I also agree that it's gone the way of the award shows...flat, effete, uninspiring...look at the Oscars....I miss, great acting, so much rarer now as the industry relies on special effects, cartoonage, cheap sensationalism and all of that. The attempts to garner attention by pushing an envelope that's been pushed over the edge already....and has no more left to give.
Cheap and flashy without substance....attempting to sell products by appealing only to our most basic of instincts...ugh.
20th century novels....they were so prescient.
PS/I did enjoy the game! Go Eagles! and Eugene Levy's flying eyebrows were a little amusing.

Gold star post right here! I feel the same about the film industry. It was getting bad pre-writers strike but that killed any creativity that was left. The craze over the Barbie movie was proof of how far down the rabbit hole it’s gone. I used to go to the movies all of the time as well as most of my friends. Now there’s nothing, and the theaters are shutting down. There’s nothing that appeals to grown women anymore, who tend to like real life, human interest storylines.

I like to blame it on the millennials and Gen Z, but I know that’s not fair. It’s become pervasive with people of my age, bordering Baby B and Gen, X or older. They must have forgotten how much better things were before, or want to think they’re cool and fit in. I do blame the millennials who think that nurturing their kids equates to being helicopter parents instead of encouraging them to learn an instrument, socialize with kids in the neighborhood or explore whatever talents they do have with them. Those values weren’t passed on to them so they’re certainly not going to instill it in their kids. This leads to the mediocrity we’re seeing on all levels, imho.

Over the summer a group of millennial neighbors decided to have a ‘fun run’ get together. A kind of block party of sorts, but it was centered on their kids running around the block for some reason. I suspect it was in response to those of us who didn’t stay home to hand out candy to a few stragglers on Halloween, but I digress. I chose to spend my time in the back garden. Then all of a sudden I heard loud music blaring at a really obnoxious level. It was Queen’s We are the Champions. Then the super loud cheers of adults making a ruckus. Although thankfully the kids ‘fun run’ didn’t progress around the block, it was enough to send a message to the whole neighborhood. Their kids are really special. Congratulations on their slow jog to the finish line. Barf.

For the first time in my life I did not watch the Superbowl. I never even turned on the tv. I don't know who Kendrick Lamar is, and I'm pretty sure I don't care. I haven't been a fan of the halftime show since way back. I have deliberately changed the channel during the halftime show for many years. The last halftime show I remember was Prince. I know I watched Tom Petty, but I don't remember it. I do remember that I missed Janet Jackson baring her boobies on purpose, but I heard a LOT about it later. I found out on Monday who won the superbowl, even my very good friend that is an Eagles fan didn't tell me.