Bad Bunny Addresses Super Bowl Halftime Criticism on ‘SNL’ with Humor
Bad Bunny, the first host of the new season of ‘Saturday Night Live’ (SNL), humorously addressed criticism surrounding his upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance. During his monologue, he remarked, “If you didn’t understand what I just said, you have four months to learn,” encouraging audiences to embrace his Spanish-speaking roots.
Bad Bunny’s Response to Super Bowl Criticism
The musician did not shy away from discussing the backlash he received after it was announced that he would be performing at the Super Bowl. He quipped, “I think everybody’s happy about it – even Fox News.” This comment was followed by a cleverly edited video of Fox News personalities, all saying, “Bad Bunny is my favorite musician, and he should be the next president.”
Continuing in Spanish, Bad Bunny expressed his excitement for the Super Bowl, saying, “I know that people all around the world who love my music are also happy.” He emphasized that his success is a triumph for all Latinos in the U.S., highlighting their cultural contributions.
Economic Impact of Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rican Residency
Before his Super Bowl gig, Bad Bunny had completed a successful residency in Puerto Rico, dubbed “on tour but at home.” This series of concerts was a significant boost for the local economy, generating hundreds of millions of dollars, as reported by economists.
- Final performance date: September 14th.
- His album “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” spent 38 weeks on the Billboard 200.
Following this residency, Bad Bunny will kick off a world tour, starting in the Dominican Republic, continuing his momentum and celebrating his cultural influence.
Political Reactions to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Appearance
Despite his popularity, Bad Bunny has faced opposition from some U.S. officials. Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Secretary, has made inflammatory comments regarding his appearance, asserting that attendees of the Super Bowl should be “law-abiding Americans.”
In the political landscape, Donald Trump has been openly critical of ‘SNL,’ having hosted the show previously. Speculation about potential retaliatory actions against the show has surfaced, especially after it lampooned his administration and ongoing critiques.
As ‘Saturday Night Live’ moves forward, next week’s episode is set to feature Amy Poehler along with musical guest Role Model, while Sabrina Carpenter will take on hosting and musical duties on October 18th.
