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September 07, 2005
First Janet and Justin, Now This?
I actually missed the Superbowl halftime show that featured Janet Jackson's 'wardrobe malfunction.' I read about it the next day, and wondered whatever possessed the NFL to think its fans wanted to see two pop stars perform at the biggest game of the year. It didn't seem like a good example of matching audience with performer.
Looks like the NFL didn't really learn its lesson that well. With the exception of the Rolling Stones, all of these performers seem chosen simply for their ability to pull in all-important ratings, not because football fans might enjoy their performance.
What are the chances, though, that one of these guys will make a political comment? I'm betting it's pretty good, which is why a lot of people inclined to like football won't watch this opening extravaganza. I think these guys have a right to their political opinions, but I have the right not to listen to them.
The entertainment world's belief that it can use any platform it wishes to express political opinions is the main reason I don't watch the Emmys, Grammys, Oscars, American Music Awards, Tonys, and all the other self-congratulatory ceremonies entertainers love to hold for themselves.
The other reason is that such programs are usually boring.
UPDATE - I hope this guy is right. But who am I kidding? I don't plan to watch the concert anyway. It's all about the football.
Even if I am a (constantly heartbroken) Cowboys fan.
Posted by slublog at September 7, 2005 01:04 AM
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Get a life
Posted by: Ralph at September 7, 2005 09:19 AM
Got one, thanks.
For the record, I find trolls one step below comment spam.
Posted by: Slublog at September 7, 2005 09:29 AM
Aww, poor Peter, the Cowboys aren't very good this year. The Cowboys have only had two dynasties in their history. They only have five Lombardi trophies. I guess everything is bigger in Texas, even the whining.
Posted by: MainiacJoe at September 8, 2005 10:11 AM
Only FIVE?
Worse than I thought.
Posted by: Slublog at September 8, 2005 10:35 AM