“Bad Bunny: outing millions of racists by existing.”

The NFL’s resolution to call Bad Bunny as the following Super Bowl halftime headliner has triggered an instantaneous wave of shock from MAGA circles

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Appointing a halftime present headliner is at all times a contentious occasion, however the tone and kind of debate range dramatically primarily based on the precise performer. Sometimes, the talk is on the standard and attraction of the music itself. Other instances, individuals have claimed to be debating the music whereas insidious undertones counsel it’s extra about misogyny or racism.

But now MAGA is saying what was once the quiet half out loud—they don’t need Bad Bunny performing on the Super Bowl halftime present as a result of his music is in Spanish, and quite a lot of them appear to be incorrectly assuming he’s not a U.S. citizen.

Who is Bad Bunny?

Bad Bunny is a Puerto Rican artist who has repeatedly topped Billboard charts and was probably the most listened to artist worldwide on Spotify for 3 years in a row. Since then, he’s maintained a spot within the high three and continued to make new music whereas additionally venturing into performing and wrestling. 

Many individuals have theorized that he was chosen because the halftime performer particularly due to his worldwide attraction.

“Bad Bunny will be breaking all halftime show records because of his international audience,” wrote @Jeremy_Hecht. “An audience that the NFL has been trying to tap into for a longtime. Not to mention he’s the 2nd most-streamed artist IN AMERICA besides Taylor Swift. He’s a perfect pick.”

But MAGA people describe him otherwise. Rightwing podcaster Benny Johnson made a now-viral publish on X “introducing” his viewers to Bad Bunny by writing that he’s a “Massive Trump hater,” “Anti-ICE activist,” “No songs in English.”

“He even canceled his entire U.S. tour for this reason: ‘F***ing ICE could be outside my concert. And it’s something that we were talking about and very concerned about,’” he wrote.

(To make clear, Bad Bunny didn’t cancel a U.S. tour; he simply by no means scheduled any dates for his present tour within the U.S. within the first place for the aforementioned causes.)

MAGA reactions, and the ensuing mockery

As quickly as Bad Bunny was introduced, it was clear how right-wingers have been going to react. Vocal anticipation that folk with issues like “Proud MAGA” and “God Bless President Trump” of their social media bios would bounce to racist and xenophobic commentary began occurring instantly alongside these individuals fulfilling expectations.

Former racecar driver Danica Patrick was among the many Bad Bunny critics, writing, “Oh fun. No songs in English should not be allowed at one of America’s highest rated television events of the year… not just for sports.”

“‘We’re not racist!’ maga response to bad bunny, a puerto rican artist (us citizen) for the super bowl”

“No songs in English should not be allowed at one of America’s highest rated television events of the year… not just for sports.”

“The NFL Hates America. They Hate you…Don’t give them your money”

“Kid Rock and Jason Aldean would have made a great Super Bowl Halftime show. Bad Bunny will just further divide the American people. A missed opportunity from the NFL to bring people together and tone down the rhetoric.”

“Are dumb MAGAs really out here saying ICE should be called on Bad Bunny like Puerto Ricans aren’t citizens or something”

“Id rather have a colonoscopy without anesthesia than watch that crap.”

But irrespective of how a lot MAGA needs to cry about Bad Bunny’s choice, they’re nonetheless not successful the tradition wars.

“I don’t listen to Bad Bunny’s music but he is sexy, talented, has hits and will probably drag the current administration on that stage,” wrote @Coolness941.

“Bad Bunny: outing millions of racists by existing,” wrote @johnpavlovitz.

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