Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Prior to the game, Bad Bunny faced intense backlash for being selected as the halftime performer, as one of our classmates already covered . I personally disagreed with much of the backlash, particularly the criticism centered on his music being performed in Spanish. While I understand that English-speaking audiences may struggle to understand the lyrics, many popular songs succeed without lyrics at all. I believe that histor ical and cultural perceptions contribute d to why some Americans were judgmental when they c ould not relate to the music, especially in Conway, SC. While watching the game at a restaurant, I noticed several people scoffing, murmuring, and even shouting negative remarks during the performance. At one point, a woman nearby became visibly upset and defended the artist, which highlighted how divided reactions were in that space. There was also commentary suggesting that Bad Bunny would...