First of all, what's with CBS booking bands that aren't American citizens for one thing? This is supposed to be the biggest event all winter for, at the very least, most Joe-the-plumbers and yet what are we watching at half time... half dead zombie versions of anti-America British rock icons waddling around the stage like they don't know what to do without their canes. Would it kill CBS to book an American icon? some legendary American band that's still kicking? I mean if the Rolling Stones can muster the strength to shove Keith Richards on stage still (especially after that whole falling out of a tree incident), I think CBS can get Aerosmith or the Eagles.
I understand that ever since the wardrobe malfunction of 2004, the network is weary of showcasing entertainment that caters to a younger audience but this whole booking bands whose members already have one foot in the grave is way passed overkill. Not to mention the fact that last time I checked, every time Roger Daltrey gets the chance he ends up mocking Americans or our government and generally expressing his distaste for our country. I'm confused as to how someone who makes millions off of Americans buying his albums and going to his concerts every year can continue to have the audacity to mock that same audience, in their own country about their own people. If you don't like it here, then go back to where you came from thank you very much.
With my rant behind me I have a few suggestions. Instead of the Who, CBS could have easily considered booking the cast of Glee considering how well the show has done this year, Jay-Z and his many featured artists from his newest most fantastic album would have put on an incredible performance, the Black Eyed Peas also would have put on a good show, and as much as I hate to admit it I'm sure thousands would have tuned in to watch Lady Gaga eat her young onstage. How about Taylor Swift who just won the Grammy for Album of the Year or any number of the country stars that have hit it mainstream? If CBS is really so concerned about drawing an audience but keeping things PG then they could have just asked the Jonas Brothers to perform. Insert vomit sounds here. I'm pretty positive they would have had extra tv time just by showing Nick Joe and the sexually ambiguous married one cry about what a big opportunity performing at the Super Bowl is.Instead I'm left feeling a little bored, and kind of let down. The last Halftime shows I can think of that were really great involved Bono with U2 performing in front of a scrolling list of names representing lives lost on September 11 and before that the Aerosmith, Nelly, Mary J Blige, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake smorgasbord. I suppose there's always next year. Maybe I can even make my buffalo chicken wing dip.
Oh, congratulations are in order for the New Orleans Saints. I think even Peyton Manning is happy for you guys.
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