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Aristus

(71,896 posts)
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 08:44 PM 16 hrs ago

I watched the HELL out of the halftime show!

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.

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I watched the HELL out of the halftime show! (Original Post) Aristus 16 hrs ago OP
Loved this show. I love the music..it's happy and fun and I grew up with it in Miami..mostly Cuban but Deuxcents 16 hrs ago #1
I had 2 cats in my lap and we were reclined and rockin! Awesome!! MerryBlooms 16 hrs ago #2
I know survival Spanish from surfing in Mexico, but I didn't understand a word of the half time show. surfered 16 hrs ago #3
"Uh fa middle gill mates fuh me!..." Aristus 15 hrs ago #5
Now I know! Gracias. 🍷Salud! surfered 15 hrs ago #9
... Aristus 15 hrs ago #10
Indeed malaise 15 hrs ago #4
Loved what he had written on the football he was carrying! SunSeeker 13 hrs ago #33
i was just thinking that when i saw your post title. AllaN01Bear 15 hrs ago #6
It was a blast genxlib 15 hrs ago #7
It reminded me of "In the Heights" too! LisaM 1 min ago #40
We were saying, "The only thing is we don't understand what he is saying" debsy 15 hrs ago #8
DITTO!!! AverageOldGuy 15 hrs ago #11
I didn't see that! Aristus 15 hrs ago #13
it was wonderful and joyous! LymphocyteLover 15 hrs ago #12
76 and enjoyed the JOY. NoMoreRepugs 15 hrs ago #14
Yes!!! OldBoss 15 hrs ago #15
Agree with you OldBoss. I didn't understand the words, but the electricity came through my tablet. I was tapping my feet debm55 15 hrs ago #16
Joy is a universal language. Aristus 15 hrs ago #18
I loved it. My two best friends hated it. tavernier 15 hrs ago #17
Half Time jmbango 14 hrs ago #19
Welcome to DU! Wednesdays 12 hrs ago #34
It was a truly joyful and really great performance dlk 14 hrs ago #20
Took the words right out of my mouth! Mme. Defarge 14 hrs ago #21
Bon soir, Madame... Aristus 14 hrs ago #22
I Liked The Ricky Martin Surprise! 🥰🇵🇷 ColoringFool 14 hrs ago #23
I loved that MaineNative 14 hrs ago #24
This message was self-deleted by its author BidenRocks 13 hrs ago #30
I loved it! Luciferous 14 hrs ago #25
I wish I had recorded it. I need to see it again but with the director's cut to explain everything to me. dem4decades 14 hrs ago #26
his music definetly isn't my style but i loved the show.... Takket 14 hrs ago #27
Agree. MorbidButterflyTat 14 hrs ago #28
I didn't watch anything. Gore1FL 13 hrs ago #29
Seattle-land has many Spanish names. pfitz59 13 hrs ago #31
Yep Unwind Your Mind 1 hr ago #38
Loved the messaging! SunSeeker 13 hrs ago #32
Bad Bunny is a class act. Great post. twodogsbarking 2 hrs ago #35
I loved every minute. IzzaNuDay 2 hrs ago #36
My 88yo Father in law watched intently Unwind Your Mind 1 hr ago #37
I cannot lie Brainstormy 9 min ago #39

Deuxcents

(26,056 posts)
1. Loved this show. I love the music..it's happy and fun and I grew up with it in Miami..mostly Cuban but
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 08:51 PM
16 hrs ago

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

surfered

(12,379 posts)
3. I know survival Spanish from surfing in Mexico, but I didn't understand a word of the half time show.
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 08:59 PM
16 hrs ago

Last edited Sun Feb 8, 2026, 09:51 PM - Edit history (1)

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

genxlib

(6,105 posts)
7. It was a blast
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 09:14 PM
15 hrs ago

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.

debsy

(825 posts)
8. We were saying, "The only thing is we don't understand what he is saying"
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 09:14 PM
15 hrs ago

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

(3,575 posts)
11. DITTO!!!
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 09:27 PM
15 hrs ago

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!!”

OldBoss

(74 posts)
15. Yes!!!
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 09:35 PM
15 hrs ago

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

(58,015 posts)
16. Agree with you OldBoss. I didn't understand the words, but the electricity came through my tablet. I was tapping my feet
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 09:42 PM
15 hrs ago

tavernier

(14,380 posts)
17. I loved it. My two best friends hated it.
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 09:54 PM
15 hrs ago

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

(1 post)
19. Half Time
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 10:08 PM
14 hrs ago

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

dlk

(13,191 posts)
20. It was a truly joyful and really great performance
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 10:08 PM
14 hrs ago

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

I loved it!

Response to MaineNative (Reply #24)

Takket

(23,559 posts)
27. his music definetly isn't my style but i loved the show....
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 10:49 PM
14 hrs ago

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.

pfitz59

(12,517 posts)
31. Seattle-land has many Spanish names.
Sun Feb 8, 2026, 11:35 PM
13 hrs ago

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

Unwind Your Mind

(2,331 posts)
37. My 88yo Father in law watched intently
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 11:11 AM
1 hr ago

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

I was a little surprised but grinning broadly

Brainstormy

(2,531 posts)
39. I cannot lie
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 12:50 PM
9 min ago

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.

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