Some Super Bowl comments…

[Tvflguy]

- Glad that Eagles trounced KC. I’m typically for the underdog. And became very tired of the 3peat talk etc etc.
- I thought that Brady had a very good night, finally adding value with his commentary and SB experience.
- I really liked the “score bug” on the bottom of the Fox screen. Simple, and did not cover the lower area totally.
- Commercials, well generally OK. Some winners but most IMO wasted their marketing $$.
- We totally skipped halftime show. When we heard who was starring, had zero interest to watch. Skipped to another thing to watch. Happy we did…

And I’m feeling tired today. Glad that I’m retired and can spend a lazy day here in TV.

[mrf6969]

And again, the team that shows up with the best defense wins these games. Eagles were unbelievable. Not a great game if you like it close. WTF was that halftime?

[MorTech]

Kansas City "Chiefs" is now deemed offensive. They will change their name to the Kansas City Swifts.

[Rainger99]

I did not see much diversity in the halftime entertainment.

If the NFL put on a halftime show with an all white group of supporting dancers, I think there would be a lot of complaints.

[Stu from NYC]

I did not see much diversity in the halftime entertainment.

If the NFL put on a halftime show with an all white group of supporting dancers, I think there would be a lot of complaints.

A mixture of ethnic diversity does not seem to happen anymore

[Taltarzac725]

I did not see much diversity in the halftime entertainment.

If the NFL put on a halftime show with an all white group of supporting dancers, I think there would be a lot of complaints.

They were making a statement about Black empowerment. It is music and art.

[Velvet]

They were making a statement about Black empowerment. It is music and art.

Oh, that’s what it was? I have to confess, I am not familiar with the songs but I’m sure he mentioned, ‘Tiramisu’ which is my favorite desert. And it is Italian - not black at all. He could have mentioned ‘jambalaya’ which would have made more sense then. I couldn’t make out the rest of the words. I also couldn’t make out what they were doing either so I gave up. I am not much into abstract art forms. I hope it made more sense to others.

[retiredguy123]

I could do without the halftime show altogether.

[manaboutown]

I could do without the halftime show altogether.

I did without the halftime show after a quick peak. YUK! Thank you DVR!

[tophcfa]

I could do without the halftime show altogether.

We spent halftime in our pool listening to some good music on our floating blue tooth speaker.

[Sabella]

And again, the team that shows up with the best defense wins these games. Eagles were unbelievable. Not a great game if you like it close. WTF was that halftime?

I heard on the news the other day that Jay Z is in charge of booking who’s going to appear at the Super Bowl halftime show —anybody out there — Can you explain this to me and the rest of us— if this is true and not fake news

[SaucyJim]

They were making a statement about Black empowerment. It is music and art.

Music? Ha!

I see what you did there. That's a good one.

[La lamy]

Blowouts are so disappointing, but being the 'make lemonade out of lemons' type of girl, I started to want to see how big of a blowout it could be! I agree the halftime show was not at all entertaining in any way. Good reason to do my stretch routine then go to bed early as usual.

[Kelevision]

Oh, that’s what it was? I have to confess, I am not familiar with the songs but I’m sure he mentioned, ‘Tiramisu’ which is my favorite desert. And it is Italian - not black at all. He could have mentioned ‘jambalaya’ which would have made more sense then. I couldn’t make out the rest of the words. I also couldn’t make out what they were doing either so I gave up. I am not much into abstract art forms. I hope it made more sense to others.

It actually makes very much sense. Kendrick Lamar is incredibly smart and talented. He won a Pulitzer Prize for one of his albums. He’s a great storyteller. If you’re interested, you can easily find all the explanations of every minute of his performance with a quick google search. There are lots of people breaking it down for you. He’s brilliant. From the layout of the PlayStation controller, Sam Jackson as Uncle Sam, to the lower case a on his necklace. Every single moment of that performance was calculated. Even if you’re not a fan of rap, which I’m not, that performance was genius.

[botrott]

I heard on the news the other day that Jay Z is in charge of booking who’s going to appear at the Super Bowl halftime show —anybody out there — Can you explain this to me and the rest of us— if this is true and not fake news
It is true Jay Z is in charge of the halftime show, it happens few years ago

[Lee Gilpin]

My answer to several comments here: In my opinion it's entertainment to some and another segment of the "dumbing down of America" to others. There have been, and are, many great African American singers and groups of singers that provide wonderful American entertainment. What in the World has Happened?

[Surf Daddy]

It actually makes very much sense. Kendrick Lamar is incredibly smart and talented. He won a Pulitzer Prize for one of his albums. He’s a great storyteller. If you’re interested, you can easily find all the explanations of every minute of his performance with a quick google search. There are lots of people breaking it down for you. He’s brilliant. From the layout of the PlayStation controller, Sam Jackson as Uncle Sam, to the lower case a on his necklace. Every single moment of that performance was calculated. Even if you’re not a fan of rap, which I’m not, that performance was genius.

I could not disagree more. IMHO, it was not pure genius. I had the good fortune of touring with a RRHoF band for decades. We cross paths with countless rockstars. I got to know a lot of them on a personal level. Some became friends. They were pure genius. They spent years and years perfecting their craft. Their musical contributions were genius. I did not see that same quality in the half time show. Of course some people would accuse me of being old and out of touch. I blow that narrative up because I am a fan of artists from Metallica to The Beatles to Lionel Ritchie to Robert Cray to Joe Satriani to Patti LaBelle to Van Halen...blah blah blah. I even like Frankie Yankovic. I wont deny that rap is an artform, but it does not fit the conditions that I know to be music. If I wanted the spoken word, I'd go back and listen to Maynard G. Krebs or Frank Zappa. At least I could understand them.

And one last thing...accomplished vocalist know how to use a microphone, for dynamics. It is called the proximity effect. Go youtube Paul Rogers of Bad Company for a primer on it. There was no evidence of understand that concept from the halftime performers.

[defrey12]

They were making a statement about Black empowerment. It is music and art.

Hmmm…I didn’t get that at all. Quite a stretch. Utter waste of time.

[RcCalais]

Short answer----rap crap.

Just a way for no-talent to make money.

[Wilharm]

Short answer----rap crap.
That halftime show was so great. I turned to Jeanie and asked her to get his name. I want to get his album.

[Indydealmaker]

A mixture of ethnic diversity does not seem to happen anymore

It's always all or nothing.

[airstreamingypsy]

I heard on the news the other day that Jay Z is in charge of booking who’s going to appear at the Super Bowl halftime show —anybody out there — Can you explain this to me and the rest of us— if this is true and not fake news

He is, it's true.

[airstreamingypsy]

Just a way for no-talent to make money.

He's made $140,000,000.00

You all sound like our parents when that dreaded rock and roll hit the scene. All those gyrating hips, were the devil's work. LOL

Fact is young people love hip hop and rap, and they pick talent for the masses.

[Taltarzac725]

It actually makes very much sense. Kendrick Lamar is incredibly smart and talented. He won a Pulitzer Prize for one of his albums. He’s a great storyteller. If you’re interested, you can easily find all the explanations of every minute of his performance with a quick google search. There are lots of people breaking it down for you. He’s brilliant. From the layout of the PlayStation controller, Sam Jackson as Uncle Sam, to the lower case a on his necklace. Every single moment of that performance was calculated. Even if you’re not a fan of rap, which I’m not, that performance was genius.

He did not seem to be aiming at Villagers with all this. Not sure why so many Talk of the Villages posters are upset.

[Bay Kid]

Terrible halftime show. YUCK. The game was bad enough.

[Bill14564]

He did not seem to be aiming at Villagers with all this. Not sure why so many Talk of the Villages posters are upset.

Upset because the world isn't catering to them - I believe the appropriate word is "entitled."

The halftime show is not geared for the crowd who will watch the game and then complain about the music. The halftime show is aimed for the crowd who might not otherwise tune in to the superbowl but did this time in order to see the performer.

I'm not familiar with the genre or the artist but what I hear from those who are is that was a great show. (now I need to go look for the analysis to learn what the message was)

[Regorp]

Oh, that’s what it was? I have to confess, I am not familiar with the songs but I’m sure he mentioned, ‘Tiramisu’ which is my favorite desert. And it is Italian - not black at all. He could have mentioned ‘jambalaya’ which would have made more sense then. I couldn’t make out the rest of the words. I also couldn’t make out what they were doing either so I gave up. I am not much into abstract art forms. I hope it made more sense to others.

Bring back "Up With People".

[ithos]

He's made $140,000,000.00

You all sound like our parents when that dreaded rock and roll hit the scene. All those gyrating hips, were the devil's work. LOL

Fact is young people love hip hop and rap, and they pick talent for the masses.

Classic case of virtue signaling.

The show was garbage. Compare that with Michael Jackson, probably the greatest performer ever. Lots of great talent over the years in the hip hop and rap genre like MC Hammer

Now this group would have been so much better and it would have had the stadium rocking.
Sugar Hill Gang https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcCK99wHrk0

[mco1965]

My wife is a big EAGLES fan so i rooted for them grudgingly.

We went to the parade yesterday at Magic Kingdom to see Jalen Hurst (MVP). The atmosphere was pretty neat to see. Lots of EAGLES energy. Lots of fun.

I think that Hurts kid is a welcome sight in today's sports world of me me me. Wish he were on my team!

[mco1965]

And again, the team that shows up with the best defense wins these games. Eagles were unbelievable. Not a great game if you like it close. WTF was that halftime?

I was pleased to see that Defense can Still WIN Championships!

I didn't pay much attention to the half time show, i heard it and it just wasn't my thing but figured tons of younger folks probably loved it... no biggie to me.

I don't tune in to watch the halftime show but i do look forward to some of the commercials although they were a bit of a letdown this year... nothing stood out except maybe the JEEP commercial with Harrison Ford.

[Tvflguy]

Another gripe. Post game presentation on the field. What’s with Terry Bradshaw??? Why was HE chosen - horrible decision. Seems that he was late and the Commisioner had to take over, THEN Bradshaw appeared. Horrible commenting and questioning by him to the Eagles owner and q-back. Seemed as if he was on pain pills or booze. Terry time to hang up the mike. Retire already.

[bilcon]

New Orleans- Isn't that the Jazz Capital of the world? I know Jazz is fading out like all good music, but just a little during half-time could have made the show .......

"I never made a mistake in my life. I thought I did once, but I was wrong."

[Caymus]

Bring back "Up With People".

How about "The Village People"? They only have two songs so it would have been over quickly.:D

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Yikes. Judgmental much? I find your commentary offensive and racist.
I believe I’ll just stop there.

I find most of this thread to be offensive and racist.

[Runway48]

The theme of this Superbowl had something to do with love thy neighbor and we're all in this together. I wasn't feeling that in the half time show which was apparently about some soap opera feud between Kendrick and Drake (should anybody care). Of course, I couldn't understand a word of the performance and it could hardly be called musical. I 'll grant it some high energy choreography. Prior to the game, Lady Gaga (not a big fan) gave a moving performance of "Hold My Hand" focusing of the heroic responses to the more recent disasters across this country. This performance was completely in line with the theme of togetherness and would have been a more widely accepted part of a half-time show. Spineless Goodell has made some bad choices.

[golfing eagles]

Meanwhile, I did catch a few minutes of the halftime show. I'm also not a fan of rap, and had trouble understanding the words. Loved seeing Samuel Jackson as Uncle Sam though. The dancing and choreography was pretty cool.

My takeaway of this thread though: a bunch of entitled white wealthy geezers had their feelings place hurt by a performance of black people and came here to qq hard.

I'm forced to disagree----that performance SUCKED and will always SUCK regardless if the performer was black, white, red, yellow, purple, green, male, female, gay. straight, transgender or from the 3rd moon of Jupiter. It was so bad that it blew the top off the suckometer. But I liked Samuel l Jackson also.

[Rainger99]

If you’re interested, you can easily find all the explanations of every minute of his performance with a quick google search. There are lots of people breaking it down for you. He’s brilliant. From the layout of the PlayStation controller, Sam Jackson as Uncle Sam, to the lower case a on his necklace. Every single moment of that performance was calculated. Even if you’re not a fan of rap, which I’m not, that performance was genius.

I have to say I missed a lot of this!


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[rhodyjim]

- Glad that Eagles trounced KC. I’m typically for the underdog. And became very tired of the 3peat talk etc etc.
- I thought that Brady had a very good night, finally adding value with his commentary and SB experience.
- I really liked the “score bug” on the bottom of the Fox screen. Simple, and did not cover the lower area totally.
- Commercials, well generally OK. Some winners but most IMO wasted their marketing $$.
- We totally skipped halftime show. When we heard who was starring, had zero interest to watch. Skipped to another thing to watch. Happy we did…

And I’m feeling tired today. Glad that I’m retired and can spend a lazy day here in TV.


Did you count the number of times BRADY said "I"

[Tvflguy]

Did you count the number of times BRADY said "I"

I know. Some of that was questioning by burkhart. Some was interesting adding perspective. But some became over the top. Like TBs $750k watch he was wearing.
But IMO he’s still GOAT. But not as a color commentator. Better than early season, but….

[Velvet]

Did you count the number of times BRADY said "I"

It must be hard for him not to be the one on the field. I found his comments analytical, in general, perhaps a bit dry.

[justjim]

I thought Brady’s insight as a Super Bowl quarterback was particularly intriguing and insightful. What he said about being extremely nervous struck a nerve with me. Three-peat nervous pressure seemed exactly what Mahomes was feeling most of the game. No doubt it takes a team, in addition, to a superstar quarterback to three-peat.

[Velvet]

Not exactly sure why thread was closed, but I wanted to ask; did anyone feel there might have been something else going on with the Chiefs? As Brady mentioned there was practically no pass protect. The team left Mahomes open to attack. The Eagles didn't even have to blitz. It was very difficult for him to do anything.

[Stu from NYC]

KC offensive line was offensive and Mahomes had a bad day running for his life over and over.

Shocking how few running plays KC ran before score got away from them.

[BunnyA]

You shouldn’t have to explain! It missed its mark!

[CFrance]

A friend of mine (elderly) made a comment about the halftime show, and it got me to thinking. His point: Who can afford tickets to the Super Bowl? The super rich or corporations? Would they be the ones who would be happy with the halftime show? I thought maybe the NFL was trying to make things more enticing for the younger crowd (as in the new sports added to the Olympics), but will that demographic, bring any money in? I don't know the answer, and maybe I'm missing something.

I don't pay much attention to the halftime show because it's too hard to hear, even when it's a performer I'm familiar with. But I think a rap like this was fast and too hard to understand. I had to go read about it.

[Bill14564]

A friend of mine (elderly) made a comment about the halftime show, and it got me to thinking. His point: Who can afford tickets to the Super Bowl? The super rich or corporations? Would they be the ones who would be happy with the halftime show? I thought maybe the NFL was trying to make things more enticing for the younger crowd (as in the new sports added to the Olympics), but will that demographic, bring any money in? I don't know the answer, and maybe I'm missing something.

I don't pay much attention to the halftime show because it's too hard to hear, even when it's a performer I'm familiar with. But I think a rap like this was fast and too hard to understand. I had to go read about it.

I couldn’t hear it either and had to read the explanations.

While the tickets are expensive, I doubt they really amount to much in the grand scheme of things. Commercial spots bring in a huge amount of money and advertisers want customers. Attracting a younger audience to watch the show and see the commercials is what justifies the $8M price tag.

[Nordhagen]

They were making a statement about Black empowerment. It is music and art.

It was awful as most Super Bowl halftime shows usually are. Why can’t they put on someone who, first of all, you can understand and second of all that appeals to the average viewer and not to just teens.

[dewilson58]

Top defensive in the NFL.

:eclipsee_gold_cup:

[Marmaduke]

They were making a statement about Black empowerment. It is music and art.
Not understanding ONE WORD, I had to figure out what on earth it was about.

Actually, he was performing the song 'Not like Us' as a diss to his big time competitor Drake.
He EVEN managed to get Serena Williams (who is married) to come out and do a "Crip walk" to ADD to the Diss of her Former boyfriend Drake, even though her sister was killed by a Crip.
I just shook my head and thought, the NFL our who've booked this fiasco is complicent in this gang type culture war.
Recall earlier pre-game-everyone in the crowd was singing, Country Roads?

Not one person, young or old was singing along with the vulgarity of kendrick lamar.

It Is NOT ART in any form whatsoever.
The NFL was a Pawn in his game. Nothing more.
Defend it if you want, but know WHAT you're defending.
Look up the words.

[ajyannucci]

They were making a statement about Black empowerment. It is music and art. Sorry thats not Music

[Bill14564]

Not understanding ONE WORD, I had to figure out what on earth it was about.

Actually, he was performing the song 'Not like Us' as a diss to his big time competitor Drake.
He EVEN managed to get Serena Williams (who is married) to come out and do a "Crip walk" to ADD to the Diss of her Former boyfriend Drake, even though her sister was killed by a Crip.
I just shook my head and thought, the NFL our who've booked this fiasco is complicent in this gang type culture war.
Recall earlier pre-game-everyone in the crowd was singing, Country Roads?

Not one person, young or old was singing along with the vulgarity of kendrick lamar.

It Is NOT ART in any form whatsoever.
The NFL was a Pawn in his game. Nothing more.
Defend it if you want, but know WHAT you're defending.
Look up the words.

Just a few:
- He performed a dozen songs
- This is not the first time the superbowl has seen a Crip Walk
- This is not the first time Serena Williams has performed a Crip Walk
- Though I could not understand much of the half time broadcast, I was able to hear what sounded like the entire stadium singing along during one part of the show

I know a 60 year old and a 30 year old who enjoyed the show, it seemed like those in attendance enjoyed the show, and many positive articles have been written about the show. The show doesn't need my defense, it is standing on it's own very well.

[Bay Kid]

I feel sorry for our younger generation for watching the worse halftime show ever.

[SaucyJim]

If you’re interested, you can easily find all the explanations of every minute of his performance with a quick google search. There are lots of people breaking it down for you. He’s brilliant.

You’ve made my point for me: I’m not interested. It’s a halftime show. Not a cultural documentary. I’m not commenting on the message or the production. Knowing your audience is key to a good performance. If you want to see Paul McCartney and he played Taylor Swift all evening, you would not enjoy it. Is my analogy off here a bit? Yes. But in the interest of getting on with my day, I’ll let it make my point - for now.

[bumpa]

I feel sorry for our younger generation for watching the worse halftime show ever.

The younger generation overwhelmingly loved the halftime show, they don't need your pity. Also a good percentage of our generation (I'm 80) loved it as well. The performance was powerful and dramatic. I love Bob Dylan and Italian Opera also and both often require a script to understand the words.

[jimjamuser]

It actually makes very much sense. Kendrick Lamar is incredibly smart and talented. He won a Pulitzer Prize for one of his albums. He’s a great storyteller. If you’re interested, you can easily find all the explanations of every minute of his performance with a quick google search. There are lots of people breaking it down for you. He’s brilliant. From the layout of the PlayStation controller, Sam Jackson as Uncle Sam, to the lower case a on his necklace. Every single moment of that performance was calculated. Even if you’re not a fan of rap, which I’m not, that performance was genius.
That proves an old statement, "different strokes for different folks"!

[jimjamuser]

The younger generation overwhelmingly loved the halftime show, they don't need your pity. Also a good percentage of our generation (I'm 80) loved it as well. The performance was powerful and dramatic. I love Bob Dylan and Italian Opera also and both often require a script to understand the words.
I think that you would need a giant decoder ring and a lot of patience (and maybe lots of alcohol).

[Stu from NYC]

I'm forced to disagree----that performance SUCKED and will always SUCK regardless if the performer was black, white, red, yellow, purple, green, male, female, gay. straight, transgender or from the 3rd moon of Jupiter. It was so bad that it blew the top off the suckometer. But I liked Samuel l Jackson also.

How did you really feel about it?:a20::a20::a20:

[Velvet]

I seriously hope they do better next year with their half time show. I don’t even know young people who liked it.

[Tvflguy]

The younger generation overwhelmingly loved the halftime show, they don't need your pity. Also a good percentage of our generation (I'm 80) loved it as well. The performance was powerful and dramatic. I love Bob Dylan and Italian Opera also and both often require a script to understand the words.

I would like to see confirmed stats re “overwhelmingly”. From all reports I have seemed the stadium audience overwhelmingly panned the performance. And the comment re a “good percentage” of 80 year olds loved it,,, What national poll was that? Just sayin.

[Velvet]

So I have never heard of a “crip walk” so I looked it up:

“The gang, infamous for its violent history involving murders, robberies, and drug dealing, initially used the dance as a symbol of their allegiance. The dance involves intricate foot movements where participants often spell out “C-R-I-P” with their feet. The gang members performed the dance after killing a target.” Google

Right, so that’s what we want to do… encourage our youth to become murderers? Is that the message the Super Bowl wanted to send? Or am I misunderstanding something?

[Bill14564]

Or am I misunderstanding something?

Intentionally, it would seem

[Velvet]

Intentionally, it would seem

Nope. In my native European country in general, and when I was teaching school here for decades, sports were used to motivate youth to be healthier, happier, more cooperative, team work etc. So the “message” of the Super Bowl is unimaginable to me. So what’s next? Glorifying drug lords?

[BobnBev]

I thought Nissan made the Jay Z:bowdown::beer3::eclipsee_gold_cup: