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NFL Players Divided Over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show
2 Feb
Summary
- NFL players are nearly split on Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance.
- Poll shows 58.6% of players approve, while 41.4% express disapproval.
- Some players cite diversity, others prefer artists tied to football culture.
A new poll indicates that NFL players are sharply divided over the selection of Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl halftime show. The survey found that 41.4 percent of players surveyed did not approve of the Puerto Rican artist performing. Conversely, 58.6 percent of players expressed support for his inclusion.
Reasons for disapproval cited by anonymous players included a lack of familiarity with the artist and a preference for "American" performers. Supporters, however, highlighted the importance of diversity and Bad Bunny's status as a global streaming leader, suggesting it was a smart business decision for the NFL. Some players also noted that the choice aligns with American values of immigration and diversity.
The controversy has even drawn commentary from the President of the United States, who expressed unfamiliarity with Bad Bunny and called the decision "ridiculous." The President also grouped Bad Bunny with Green Day, who are performing at the opening ceremony, stating an "anti-them" stance and calling the choice "terrible." The President also stated he would not attend Super Bowl 60, citing the game's distance as the reason.
Separately, when asked about their dream halftime performers, Michael Jackson led a poll of 76 players with 13 votes, though he passed away in 2009.
