The Weekend

I think the SB halftime shows fall victim to the same problem the game itself does:  very high expectations.  After all the build-up, people want to be wowed with something good they haven’t seen, and in real life that is hard to do.  In a regular concert venue, I’m sure the Weeknd’s performance would have been a big hit, but at halftime of the Super Bowl, it is easy to feel let down.

Also, the SB strives to appeal to a broad audience; something concert’s don’t necessarily have to do.  You feature a vintage act, you mostly get older folks; you feature the latest young sensation, it will mostly be a young crowd.  Trying to please various groups often falls short.  I think Gaga and Bruno Mars both put on good shows, but normally the acts fall short . . like the game itself.

" Posting it twice as you did is trying to make something out of it, and not in a nice way. It is pretty obvious the goal."

Please explain to me what I was trying to "get out of it" and what was my "obvious goal". IMO:  You are being opaque, the attack was not deserved or appreciated.

What the hell were you guys expecting anyway?  It was a half time show!  Having said that, I have to agree with audio2design (about The Weeknd, not the uncalled for accusation deserving an apology). 

I suppose my expectations were low and it was the first time I even heard of the guy. He has a nice enough and pleasant voice, sings in tune and the song was pretty well crafted and catchy......all, considering it is Pop.  He exudes a pleasant vibe that makes one think that he’s probably a nice enough guy; unlike the over-the-top “look at me”, or “diva” vibe of many of today’s Pop “artists”.  Ironically, probably the very reason that some of today’s Pop music consumers might think he is lame.  Sign of the times.

Perhaps all of you who found the halftime show unbearable, should ask for your money back.

I preferred the Up With People shows from the late 70s early 80s over the Weakend show. Seriously. And I didn't think those were jockstraps on the dancers heads, I thought they were diapers.