Prepare For Your Halftime Shows To Get Even More "Family Friendly"
by Christopher Gates on Feb 6, 2012 12:00 PM CST
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Ever since the Justin Timberlake/Janet Jackson "wardrobe malfunction" at Super Bowl XXXVIII, the National Football League has attempted to get acts for their Super Bowl Halftime shows that they think a majority of people would find unoffensive." Last night's featured performer was Madonna, who put on a significantly better show than what I was expecting.
(Remember when Madonna was getting her videos banned from MTV back in the late 80s/early 90s? I guess 20 years does a lot to kill controversy.)
But now, it appears that we're going to have to worry about our halftime shows getting even more "family friendly." By this point, unlike Brian Griffin up there, I'm guessing that everyone has, indeed, heard about the bird.
The NBC censors missed this by a couple of seconds, but I'm guessing that's all that it's going to take in order for things to get toned down even further than they already have been.
With that in mind. . .what suggestions do you folks have for next year's Super Bowl halftime show?
Oh, and not for nothing. . .but apparently Madonna's performance did higher ratings than the actual game itself. Take that news however you'd like.
Madonna is more popular than the NFL. Source says the halftime show drew a 48.3 overnight, which is higher than the game's 47.8.
— John Ourand (@Ourand_SBJ) February 6, 2012
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So we can expect the Wiggles next year?
"Believe in the system. For it shall bring light when there is dark, food when there is hunger, and shots when there are passes. This is the divine process." Yeo 4:18
maybe they should just eliminate it
so we can listen to Chris Collinsworth for a half hour.
seriously, this is getting ridiculous. no one would have even noticed this if it weren’t for DVR. i’m sure the kids who were watching (my super bowl party had 4 under the age of 7) were more preoccupied dancing to the music than they were watching the actual show. if the delay people missed it (you know, the people who are paid to sit in front of a monitor next to a button if they see something inappropriate) i’m guessing 99% of people did too.
The super bowl half time show hasn’t been relevent or entertaining in quite some time. I can’t remember a year where i’ve actually enjoyed it. most often we use that time (at least my parties do) to get food and drinks, as we typically don’t do that through the first half commercials (which sucked this year too).
I vote it goes the way of the pro bowl and eliminate it. That way we don’t have to have parents.org compiling a mass letter campaign ala 2004. I would rather not have a show, than have ot listen to the ‘parent group’ complaining that TV doesn’t know how to ‘parent’ their kids for them
when asked by Dan Patrick if his name alluded to not making quick decisions in the pocket, Ponder calmly replied "As crazy as it sounds, my mom's maiden name is actually Superbowlwinner. All one word"
by filbert33 on Feb 6, 2012 12:18 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
Virtually No one knows this but....
Madonna’s halftime show was a satanic ritual… she wore the crown of Hathor and Isis and the letter M stands for the 13 satanic bloodlines. Cant wait for miller92 to tell me I’m nuts again, he is so naive, its funny.
Sorry filbert that you missed the REALLY great halftime shows done by Tom Petty and Paul McCartney, they were the epitome of GREAT halftime shows…
billy joel...??
or how bout a huey lewis / eddie money type of thing. ha.
or just dont invite flash-in-the-pan pop acts as guest artists…
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by rj-b on Feb 6, 2012 12:45 PM CST via Android app reply actions
Halftime show
Instead of multi-million dollar ego boosts to musical celebrities they should have more humiliating competitions during halftime.
I’ve always thought legitimate gladiatorial contests between deathrow inmates would be perfect, but apparently my opinion is barbaric, uncivilized, and just plain crass.
So how about some of those goofy “fat middle aged guy seeing if he can throw into a basket at 30-40 yards away”? Or just have a portion of the Lingerie Bowl play? Or the Lingerie veterans vs. the Puppy Bowl veterans? Almost anything would be better.
by Odin'sDrunkenSon on Feb 6, 2012 12:49 PM CST reply actions
I heard a "talking head" say Madonna walked out in VIKING HORNS.
How did that one get by everyone?
She was obviously making a football statement.
MADONNA IS A MINNESOTA VIKING FAN.
What else could it be?
Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted. - John Lennon
Patriotic Classical Music
Put the President’s Own Marine on the field, and let them play some Patriotic music for 10 minutes. It would be equally entertaining, and would avoid any controversy what-so-ever. Or heck, the country’s best marching bands and/or drum corps could have the distinct honor of doing their shows at the Super Bowl.
In an attempt to keep viewers interesting during halftime (and keep them watching the game), they’ve gone over the top the with the halftime show. I think it’s dumb. K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid).
Ponder. Peterson. Percy. Purple Perfection.
I'd be happier without a half time act
But I’m a curmudgeon, apparently.
How about
Gordon Ramsey doing a cooking demonstration. No-one would find that offensive would they?
by Beserker on Feb 6, 2012 1:21 PM CST via mobile reply actions
You guys realize what this means right?
They’re gonna ask Justin Bieber.
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by Admiral BigGun on Feb 6, 2012 1:30 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
im thinking we just get the most offensive group ever to play.
that way we have one good halftime show and all the parent groups will make the nfl get rid of the show so we dont have to deal with crappy groups. anyone know what trent reznor is doing next february?
by statue_left on Feb 6, 2012 1:31 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
How about
10 minutes of Christopher Walken reading Lady Gaga lyrics?
by Oi Oi Boy on Feb 6, 2012 1:39 PM CST reply actions 3 recs
:o
this is possibly the greatest thing I’ve ever heard. The greatest suggestion ever.
Rec’d!
by Odin'sDrunkenSon on Feb 6, 2012 2:56 PM CST up reply actions
Not for me
Everyone has different tastes and that is OK. For me and my kids I think the shows in general have gotten pretty sad, just like I do not like most of the music now days. When they stopped talking football I switched to AFV then switched back when the show was over.
Most played already
Four letters for you AC/DC, the band that has more air at any and all sporting events.Pony up and get the best.
by favregasms on Feb 6, 2012 1:48 PM CST via mobile reply actions
If they bring in Justin Beiber
I’m shotting myself
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Red Hot Chili Peppers
Parenting organizations can go to hell. Parent your own kids, don’t make the rest of us do it.
I thought of RHCP
Thought abut Pearl Jam, too, because that would be awesome.
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by Christopher Gates on Feb 6, 2012 6:00 PM CST up reply actions
does ticket master sell SB tickets?
because if so im not sure the whole pearl jam-ticket master thing is resolved….id love to see it though, eddie would probably only do it if the sea chickens got in though….
by statue_left on Feb 6, 2012 8:42 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
Two years out....
I’d bet it’s a pretty good lock to see Bon Jovi in 2014 at the Meadowlands. Which actually would be alright with me! As for next year, I’d put in a vote for Pearl Jam – that’s if Up With People doesn’t want a reunion show…
Damn you, M.I.A.!!
How about they just avoid attention-starved hip-hop artists who want their 15 mins of fame to last longer.
I think that might work out best.
Agreed. How about asking a normal person if someone should be able to perform?
Enough talking to marketing execs. Guess what? They lie. Their clients are stupid. There’s a reason these artists do stupid things. Their light’s been flickering for a while now and they’re trying to stay lit. They are talentless douchebags. I have to admit, I watched most of the Madonna show until I saw Minaj and MIA then I had to get up and grab a beer. Not wasting my time or my braincells on those two. I will say that surprisingly Madonna was alright.
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Well, the bird flipping did the trick, I guess
I certainly didn’t know who she was until now. Nicki Minaj I recognized, but I was wondering who the other one was the entire time.
by REVENGE4KLUWE on Feb 7, 2012 2:40 PM CST up reply actions
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