I watched the HELL out of the halftime show!

[Aristus]

Incredible!

I don’t know anything about Bad Bunny or his music. But that was a joyous performance. And I loved when he said “God Bless America”, he went on to name every country in the Americas.

I need that joy right now. That exuberance. That celebration. A little healing going inside right now.

Plus, the MAGAs are no doubt losing their shit.

We got to watch all of those staggeringly beautiful people. They watched Kid Rock.

[Deuxcents]

1. Loved this show. I love the music..it's happy and fun and I grew up with it in Miami..mostly Cuban but

There’s a large community of Puerto Ricans where I am so I get to enjoy it all the time 👏

[MerryBlooms]

2. I had 2 cats in my lap and we were reclined and rockin! Awesome!!

[surfered]

3. I know survival Spanish from surfing in Mexico, but I didn't understand a word of the half time show.

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But I struggle understanding rock and roll in English. Does anyone know what Ray Davies was singing in Louie Louie ?

[Aristus]

5. "Uh fa middle gill mates fuh me!..."

That’s it, isn’t it?

[surfered]

9. Now I know! Gracias. 🍷Salud!

[Aristus]

10. ...

Skål!

[malaise]

4. Indeed

Link to tweet

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[SunSeeker]

33. Loved what he had written on the football he was carrying!

[AllaN01Bear]

6. i was just thinking that when i saw your post title.

[genxlib]

7. It was a blast

Reminded me of the movie “In the Heights”. I really enjoyed that movie because it was such a joyous explosion of Latin culture. I got the same feeling from this show.

[LisaM]

40. It reminded me of "In the Heights" too!

I saw the play, not the movie, but I think they were very alike.

[debsy]

8. We were saying, "The only thing is we don't understand what he is saying"

Then he said, “God bless America” and named every country in the Americas and we were cheering him on the whole way! What a fabulous performance. Not ostentatious and very down to earth and relatable.

[AverageOldGuy]

11. DITTO!!!

Didn’t understand a word of it but it was obvious they were having a good time!!!

And the score board showing: “The only thing that defeats hate is love!!”

[Aristus]

13. I didn't see that!

That’s wonderful!

[LymphocyteLover]

12. it was wonderful and joyous!

[NoMoreRepugs]

14. 76 and enjoyed the JOY.

[OldBoss]

15. Yes!!!

It was happy and joyous and celebrated diversity and pride and families and elders and children and love. Every minute was amazing tho I didn’t understand every spoken word, the messages were clear in everyone’s smiles and energy. I think it was smart not to subtitle it, readers would have missed the energy. More please!!

[debm55]

16. Agree with you OldBoss. I didn't understand the words, but the electricity came through my tablet. I was tapping my feet

[Aristus]

18. Joy is a universal language.

[tavernier]

17. I loved it. My two best friends hated it.

I think they still want to see Bing Crosby singing white Christmas or bells of Saint Mary’s. And Bob Hope cracking jokes. Oh well, dem days are over, girls.

[jmbango]

19. Half Time

I have been here forever but do not comment. Might I give a clap to Gaga and Ricky Martin! Loved the show!!

[Wednesdays]

34. Welcome to DU!

[jmbango]

52. Thank you! Greatly appreciated.

[dlk]

20. It was a truly joyful and really great performance

Lady Gaga made a surprise appearance and sang a latin-flavored version of, “Die With a Smile.”

I loved it!

[Mme. Defarge]

21. Took the words right out of my mouth!

I wish. 😍

[Aristus]

22. Bon soir, Madame...

[ColoringFool]

23. I Liked The Ricky Martin Surprise! 🥰🇵🇷

[MaineNative]

24. I loved that

Gaga and Ricky Martin showed up to join the Bunny!

[Luciferous]

25. I loved it!

[dem4decades]

26. I wish I had recorded it. I need to see it again but with the director's cut to explain everything to me.

[Takket]

27. his music definetly isn't my style but i loved the show....

last song was good, and i enjoyed lady gaga and ricky martin very much, and pedro pascal was there too!!!!!!

enjoyed the message very much, that America is all of us. The fact that message enrages MAGA tells you all you need to know about them.

[MorbidButterflyTat]

28. Agree.

Beautiful, happy, exciting.

[Gore1FL]

29. I didn't watch anything.

The last time I "Superbowled" was in 2012 when I was invited to a party to watch it.

[pfitz59]

31. Seattle-land has many Spanish names.

Juan de Fuca. San Juan. Lopez. Guemes. Fidalgo. y mas. MAGA would like to erase that history.

[Unwind Your Mind]

38. Yep

I live north of San Francisco and all the place names in CA are either Spanish or Native

[LisaM]

41. True, the Spanish exploded the area about the same time as Vancouver did.

So it's a mix and Spanish and English names and I like that.

Do I wish the show had been a bit more bilingual? Frankly, yes. But I also enjoyed every second of it, and its positive message transcended language completely. It certainly outdid Kendrick Lamar feeding his personal grudge against Drake!

[SunSeeker]

32. Loved the messaging!

[twodogsbarking]

35. Bad Bunny is a class act. Great post.

[IzzaNuDay]

36. I loved every minute.

Colorful, joyous, melodical. I’m going to watch it again!

[Unwind Your Mind]

37. My 88yo Father in law watched intently

And then said ‘that was a hell of a good entertainment!’

I was a little surprised but grinning broadly

[crud]

45. My 89 year old Mother in law

wants to rename our cat (Bart) "Bad Barty" in honor of the show. Language wasn't an issue, she really enjoyed it. And loves our cat (her grand son).

[Brainstormy]

39. I cannot lie

I did not enjoy the music very much. (and I speak Spanish.) And I guess I'm too old not to find the dancing a tad vulgar. But I did love the production--the energy, the colors, the celebration of Latin cultures and Latin contributions to our great melting pot. I loathe football but I tuned in to the halftime show mainly because I knew it was melting MAGA brains. All in all, I'm glad I did.

[PatSeg]

51. Thanks, I was trying to find a way to express

how I felt about the production without upsetting anyone. It certainly was much better than Kick Rock (what isn't) and it was a very impressive production overall.

However, I could have done without the crotch-grabbing in the beginning and the hyper-sexualized young women dancing - yeah, I found it "a tad vulgar" as well. I guess it was yet another reminder of the way women are objectified and degraded in our society, something so many of us have dealt with our entire lives.

I don't like football or rap, but that really was a remarkable production. I wish I could love it more because Trump and his MAGA supporters hate it.

[Wild blueberry]

42. Utterly joyous!

Happy I got to see it, all the bright colors, songs, dancing, exuberance! Seeing it from northern Wisconsin in cold and snow just added to the joy.
Thank you.

[Miami Blue]

43. Bad Bunny is a proud American born in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

Nonetheless, The Pedo in Chief's MAGAs aka
The stupidest people in the world were urging ICE to apprehend him and deport him to Mexico.

But of course that ain't gonna happen 👎🏻

PS
Btw, I thought that the show was culturally informative and very fascinating to watch.

[Tom Dyer]

44. Bad Bunny understood the assignment.n/t

[IbogaProject]

46. I didn't care too much for the music but I loved the staging and the performance

And I accept I am getting on at age 58 and new things are getting popular which I might not fully understand or care for. I am glad this celebrated our American bretherin in Puerto Rico and everyone throughout the Americas.

[llmart]

47. So many people saying they didn't understand the language.

I know only a smattering of Spanish, but I honestly don't see why it's important to understand the language - any language. I can listen to Nessun Dorma a gazillion times and I don't know the language, but it moves me to tears every single time and just touches me somewhere deep inside. Same goes for many songs sung in other languages.

Music is about the feeling and emotion you get when hearing it, and this was definitely evoking an emotion of pure joy and happiness and unity. Lord knows we needed that more than ever these days.

[Aristus]

48. I don't understand enough Spanish to have understood everything he was saying. But it was JOYOUS!

It was wonderful.

And you're right. You don't have to understand the language of an opera in order to enjoy it artistically. Sometimes, knowing what they're saying can be a liability. "O Mio Babbino Caro", from Gianni Schicci, for example. The music is transportingly lovely; an obvious paean to immortal love. Until you know the meaning of the Italian lyrics. Then, it's basically a teenaged girl saying "Oh my darling Daddy! Please, please, PLEASE let me marry him! He's SO handsome! If you let me marry him, I'll go and buy a ring! And if you don't let me marry him, I'll go to the river and jump in! You watch me! Please, please, PLEASE let me marry him! I want to DIE! I want to DIE!..."

You get the idea. Takes a little of the eternal romance out of it...

[mjvpi]

49. As someone addicted to Scandinavian murder mysteries, I wish that they had provided close captions.

I caught the incredible groove an-d feels of the performance, but I wish that I was provided with the words in English. Yes I'm a pampered old white guy.

[HeartsCanHope]

50. I loved it! Also didn't know anything about Bad Bunny, but I enjoyed every second!

The inclusion of our Americas neighbors also resonated with me. So sick of the America First crap.

If we help each other we ALL win.Everything for Trump and the Republicans is a zero sum game.

We've been down this ridiculous road so many times throughout history and it always

ends the same--economic disaster and wars. We are always stronger when everyone gets a seat at the table.

Lifting someone up makes you stronger and better--that act doesn't take--it gives you more.

That's what I loved about Bad Bunny. He highlighted the best of Latino culture in an inclusive way.

Didn't understand all the words, but it didn't matter. The message was universal--we are all America!

I was crying tears of joy at the end!