Staff Reports
Once again, the NFL has decided to turn its biggest entertainment platform, the Super Bowl halftime show, into a spectacle that seems more concerned with pandering to identity politics than showcasing real talent that resonates with the majority of Americans. This time, they’ve chosen Bad Bunny, primarily known for his music in Spanish. While inclusivity is a noble goal, it seems like the NFL has missed the memo about the essence of American culture—English-speaking and steeped in traditions that bring us all together, not divide us into separate cultural enclaves.
Bad Bunny, decked out with his unique style that some might call avant-garde, really just comes across as another attempt to shock rather than impress. While some media types might fawn over his so-called groundbreaking style, others might politely suggest they’re more likely to find a better band down at the local chain restaurant. The NFL’s decision reeks of virtue-signaling, an attempt to push an agenda rather than prioritize talent. It seems they are more interested in hitting some sort of diversity quota instead of pleasing the wide audience of English-speaking Americans who have made the Super Bowl the cultural juggernaut it is today.
This isn’t just about Bad Bunny, though. It’s about the message the NFL is sending loud and clear: our cultural roots aren’t important anymore. Instead, we’re supposed to hail this singer as a harbinger of the new America—an America they hope will move away from traditional cultural norms. The real kicker? They do this while telling people who raise an eyebrow that they need to be impressed, no questions asked. Maybe it’s because he’s always plastered on every billboard or at every other award show. We’re being told to like him because, frankly, there’s not much else to justify the hype.
What happened to good old rock or country songs that have been a staple of American concerts for decades? Are they just supposed to take a backseat to hit the progressive checkpoints that are, quite frankly, changing the cultural landscape of our beloved nation? It makes you question the priorities of these entertainment bigwigs. Are they really in touch with what real Americans actually want to listen to, or are they just trying to reshuffle America’s cultural deck?
As the halftime show continues to chase this elusive idea of diversity, let’s not forget that it’s the game, the spirit, and the coming together of different people who share the same love for the sport that should be celebrated. Let’s hope someone up there comes to their senses before the next halftime show plans are drawn. After all, celebrating what all Americans can enjoy together rather than dividing them should be the real goal.
