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[–] theangriestbird@beehaw.org 21 points 1 month ago

which is exactly why the NFL went ahead with it, despite the backlash. at the end of the day, he was the most lucrative option.

[–] Shortstack@reddthat.com 14 points 1 month ago (1 children)

How many of those were rednecks hate-watching it?

[–] slothrop@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 month ago

They were watching kid rock's tape recorded toilet paper show!!

[–] RicoBerto@piefed.blahaj.zone 11 points 1 month ago

Hahahahahaha

[–] magnetosphere@fedia.io 10 points 1 month ago

I didn’t watch the superbowl at all, and don’t even remember who was playing. Since Bad Bunny is hated by assholes, though, I wish him the best.

[–] Malgas@beehaw.org 8 points 4 weeks ago

It would be nice if the article gave some context for that number. What was the previous record? What kind of numbers do Superbowl half-time shows usually do?

[–] Hairyfishnuts@feddit.online 4 points 1 month ago

Dodged another bullet I see.

[–] Tyrq@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 month ago

I guess I'm with the half of humanity that didn't see it, but colour me impressed, it's a small glimmer, but one none the less.

[–] sik0fewl@piefed.ca 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] cyberblob@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

Maybe most watched. But honestly, imho there were much better shows in the past e.g. Katy Perry.

[–] seantalkstravel@beehaw.org 1 points 4 weeks ago

The social media reach is what really changed things. during the actual half time it was the normal 133m that it always has bene.