Halftime show wish list ;-)

[Dincrest]

As much as any of us would like to see actual live performances at the halftime show, that's not feasible because they're on a strict time deadline and playing prerecorded tracks has less chance of something going wrong than a full live setup. Too unpredictable. Halftime shows are very choreographed.

I'm just impressed that Rihanna did that high flying performance while pregnant. Unless you're a mom, you don't have any idea the stress that puts on the human body. One thing's for sure, Rihanna's unborn kid won't be afraid of heights.

What I would like to see more of on TV is the performances by the various dance and cheer teams that various pro sports teams have. Give them some of the spotlight. They're busting their humps for less-than-stellar pay, performing some great stuff, and we the TV viewers don't get to see it. Maybe show the team mascots doing fun stuff. Make the show more about the teams' hype squads.

 

[SouthLatitude]

Lemme know when some concert intermission runs superbowl highlights on the big screen.

 

[dougjwray]

Maybe we're coming at this from the wrong angle.
How about GWAR and Killer Clown Posse, including a tribute to GG Allin?

 

[dougjwray]

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Lawrence Welk... It's amusing to think of the very skilled musicians on that show gritting their teeth through the schmaltz, for a good payday.

 

[Obese Chess]

Apparently "Metallica didn't get to do the halftime show again" has been a running joke for a long time, but I'm still annoyed. Let them do it!

 

[tb-player]

In all seriousness...
The Sugar Hill Gang doing the full version of Rapper's Delight, with a full band, of course.

 

[dougjwray]

Conway Twitty?

One of the all-time great country names!

 

[dougjwray]

In all seriousness...
The Sugar Hill Gang doing the full version of Rapper's Delight, with a full band, of course.

Yes! Doug Wimbush on bass!

 

[Todd Hamby]

I would to see a 10 year Bruno Mars Super Bowl halftime show residency.

 

[Dincrest]

Maybe we're coming at this from the wrong angle.
How about GWAR and Killer Clown Posse, including a tribute to GG Allin?

If we're going for a shock-rock extravaganza, we gotta invite Rammstein, Alice Cooper, and Marilyn Manson too!

Equal opportunity to shock every generation, yeah?

 

[Rolling Thunder]

Why does it always have to be some mega pop-star?

Is that a real question? The NFL, despite their charity tax designation, are about the dollars.

 

[bdplaid]

That was a terrible lip-syc performance by Rhianna.


Or at least a group of humans actually performing live?

Why does it always have to be some mega pop-star?

Because the Pop stars are those who lip sync the best. Excepting Rhianna, apparently.

 

[Michael Stanley 2112]

Execution of the two players who made the worst plays on both sides of the ball during the first half.

If the NFL were like that, I'd become a fan, again.

 

[bdplaid]

Pretty much everyone says that Prince's and The Stones' shows were the best. Which says that people prefer live performances over canned.

I know everyone is all about diversity these days, so I'd like to see a live halftime show at least, er, half of the time.

 

[waynobass]

Great game. New England ruled, especially quarterback Mike Brady, and the Dallas Cowbells weren't too shabby either. And then LeBron beat the record for most field goals.

 

[Jxff]

The news reported that Rihanna was the 2nd most viewed halftime show, the 1st was Katy Perry. I thought it was good the NFL let a pregnant woman perform. I also enjoyed the push for female flag football. I would like to see Rick Rubin produce next year's halftime show. AC/DC with Shania Twain on vocals.

 

[Wood and Wire]

I would to see a 10 year Bruno Mars Super Bowl halftime show residency.

Like I said, get him doing some magic tricks, and it's a deal.

The Elvis Presto revival.

 

[mongo2]

Personally, I see no need for a halftime show or any of the other hoopla.

 

[joelns]

Ideally, can the entire mess.

 

[friskinator]

Apparently "Metallica didn't get to do the halftime show again" has been a running joke for a long time, but I'm still annoyed. Let them do it!

Been saying this for years, but I can't picture them being OK with playing to everything on a track. It'd be weird.