Staff Reports
In today’s world, where it seems that common sense has gone on vacation, it’s worth pondering why the American pastime known as football—the very fabric woven into the stars and stripes—must host a halftime performer who doesn’t even speak the native language. Enter: Bad Bunny, the newest hiccup in the Super Bowl spectacle. His charged appointment to entertain millions of proud Americans has ruffled feathers, and rightly so. After all, isn’t the Super Bowl a celebration of American might and culture, including the sacred English language?
Bad Bunny, a self-proclaimed radical with anti-American sentiments, is now expected to take the stage in one of America’s most cherished events—all because a wad of cash has been waved his way. Funny how principles take a back seat when the dollar signs flash, isn’t it? This so-called “artist” plans to strut around with his lyrics in Spanish, relying on the logic that fans should rush to learn a new language just to understand his performance. Imagine the excitement of spending four months sprinting through Spanish classes for this grand payoff!
Feeling perplexed that such audacity is tolerated in a nation that was built on unity through shared culture and language? You’re not alone. It’s disappointing, albeit common, for figures like Bad Bunny to ignore the cultural identity of their hosts so brazenly. For years, the push to dilute American customs has patronized our sense of belonging, and now, the Super Bowl halftime spectacle is another casualty in this relentless push towards multi-everything.
You see, it’s not just about the language itself—it’s about respect for the audience. When entertainers refuse to embrace the culture they’re performing for, it reflects an indifference towards those who have invited them in the first place. More Americans are growing weary of these antics, which treat our national platform as a petri dish for foreign identities rather than celebrating our own.
By allowing performers like Bad Bunny to take the stage with their own agendas, we risk alienating the audiences who tune in for a taste of American flavor. Why is it controversial to expect the quintessential American game to represent American culture and values? Football, that beautiful showdown that’s intrinsically American, has become a tug-of-war for ideologies that undermine what it should unify.
So, whether you tune in to the Super Bowl for the sport, the camaraderie, or the ever-popular commercials, remember what it stands for. It’s a chance to revel in the splendor of Americana that binds so many different people together. Maintaining a common language and celebrating it during one of our biggest cultural events isn’t exclusion—it’s preservation. In times like these, holding on to what makes America unique amidst a sea of global influences is a tradition worth fighting for.
