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Sun Dec-04-11 10:08 PM
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Madonna at the Superbowl? Seriously? |
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Edited on Sun Dec-04-11 10:10 PM by bluesbassman
I didn't realize she still performed. :shrug:
Well, on the upside it's not Lady Gaga.
Edit to add that it was just announced that Madonna will perform at halftime at this year's Superbowl.
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Sun Dec-04-11 10:46 PM
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1. Lady Gaga would be far better. Or anybody from this century! |
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Sun Dec-04-11 10:55 PM
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Sun Dec-04-11 11:28 PM
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3. True that. At least Gaga is contemporary. |
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Is Madonna going to do like a "greatest" hits set? :eyes:
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Mon Dec-05-11 04:20 PM
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22. lady Gaga scheduled for 2045 or so |
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she needs to 'mature' a bit.
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Tue Dec-06-11 02:44 PM
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47. I am an old coot but was pleasantly surprised by Gaga |
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when I stumbled across a preview of her new single while channel surfing last week. It was an intelligently done techno-dance track with a pretty memorable hook. Not bad at all. The video was a little bizarre and incomprehensible but I am about 30 years past her target demographic, then, aren't I?
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Sun Dec-04-11 11:31 PM
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4. This ought to attract a younger audience. |
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Sun Dec-04-11 11:48 PM
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5. One Superbowl halftime show I won't be watching |
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Sun Dec-04-11 11:53 PM
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6. Let me take this opportunity to register how much I've always hated Madonna |
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Not that I necessarily hate her as much as I hate how she's been received and vetted as some cultural icon. Madonna is IMO, without a doubt, the single most overrated musical artist of the last 30 years.
That being said, it seems that the halftime planners have finally gotten over 2004's 'nipplegate.' For a while there they were deliberately choosing family-friendly acts. Of course now that she's in her 50s, I guess Madonna is now more likely to be family-friendly than to wear cones on her breasts.
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Mon Dec-05-11 12:31 PM
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Mon Dec-05-11 06:31 PM
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26. The Rolling Stones were "family-friendly?" |
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Edited on Mon Dec-05-11 06:33 PM by WolverineDG
Somehow I don't think Mick & Keith would agree with you.....
on edit: I hate Madonna too....fucking pretentious ----- with her fake British accent who couldn't sing on key if her life depended on it (see her Oscar performances, where the producers refused to cover up her bad singing).
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Mon Dec-05-11 06:47 PM
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28. Nowadays I think the stones are kind of family friendly |
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Maybe not in 1963 though ;)
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Mon Dec-05-11 12:48 AM
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7. I encourage her to cancel the gig and then retire |
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Half-time shows tend to suck no matter who's performing but I think Madonna is an exceptionally bad choice.
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Mon Dec-05-11 12:56 AM
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8. They're doing it so that the wardrobe malfunction won't matter. |
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Mon Dec-05-11 07:03 PM
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29. "Wardrobe malfunction" was killed off permanently by Prince. nt |
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Mon Dec-05-11 09:48 PM
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35. Well, it *IS* Indianapolis, after all... |
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They only picked Madonna when they found out the Carpenters were no longer available...
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Mon Dec-05-11 09:36 AM
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9. Super Bowl Halftime shows are very inconsistent |
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Since 2000, these are the shows they've had:
2000 - Phil Collins, Christina Aguilera - zzzzz 2001 - Ben Stiller, Chris Rock and that wonderful version of "Walk This Way" performed by Aerosmith and Britney Spears - WTF? 2002 - U2 - probably the best SBHS ever 2003 - Shania Twain, Sting, No Doubt - zzzz 2004 - Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake - Two words: "Wardrobe Malfunction" 2005 - Paul McCartney - Does anyone under 50 care? 2006 - Rolling Stones - Decent, but small percentage of people care 2007 - Prince - top 5 SBHS 2008 - Tom Petty - Not bad, but had he released anything since "Free Fallin'" in the early '90s? 2009 - Bruce Springsteen - Good show, but it's in the lower part of the top 10 at best 2010 - The Who - See Springsteen with a smaller set of people who care 2011 - Black Eyed Peas, Usher, Slash - did anyone actually watch all of this? Everyone I know changed the channel it was so bad
If I had to guess, I would predict Madonna will be a snooze-fest.
The problem is that after the shows of the early 2000s, the organizers don't want to take any chances. Last year's show was the first since 2004 with a semi-relevant headliner, and it sucked. At least they can expect a 53 year old Madonna to be pretty tame and uncontroversial (outside of those of us who would prefer an artist who is somewhat current). While I'm certainly not a fan, I would prefer Lady Gaga. At least that would be potentially entertaining - even if I did have to mute it.
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Mon Dec-05-11 09:53 PM
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38. I love U2 as well, but I have to disagree with you |
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I think Prince was the best SBHS in the history of the game. I also think it was one of the better live performances I've ever seen. He was ON FIRE, IMHO.
Last year's show was so bad we actually walked away from the TV.
The Who had the potential to make it the best halftime show ever - if Pete smashed his guitar one more time on live TV, I can't even imagine what the network would have done...
:woohoo:
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Wed Dec-07-11 10:52 AM
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51. U2's show was best not just because of the music |
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A large part of why U2's show was, IMO, the best show is because of what it represented coming on the heels of 9/11. From the display listing the names of those who died to Bono's American flag lining of his jacket, they helped with the healing from the suffering people had endured for the past several months. The music was great, there is no doubt, but what the show meant was at least as important.
You'll also note I said Prince's show was top 5. For me, it was probably #2 on the list. While I enjoy his music, I have never really considered myself a "fan". That show was incredible, though.
The Who's show was good, but really highlighted for me how much age has impaired Daltrey's voice. It was very good despite that, but I also understand that many people under 30 wouldn't care as much as those of us who grew up listening to them.
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Mon Dec-05-11 10:19 AM
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10. A Great Halftime show would be the Top 2 or 3 Historically Black College Marching Bands |
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Old School............
And someone that sings the Star Spangled Banner such that people can sing along - it's OUR national anthem, not an American Idol audition piece.
Now, get off my fucking lawn.
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Mon Dec-05-11 02:01 PM
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18. Battle of the Bands rematch! |
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Southern's Human Jukebox, often imitated, but never duplicated! :yourock:
Of course, that'd work better next time the SB is at the Dome.
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Mon Dec-05-11 10:47 AM
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11. *sigh* Where's Freddie Mercury when we need him? |
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He could sing all those great Queen stadium songs in full regalia and we could watch the NFL fan base go "Wait, what?"
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Mon Dec-05-11 11:31 AM
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12. I usually don't watch the half time show |
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anyway.
Yeah, you are right, at least it's not Gaga! :boring:
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Mon Dec-05-11 12:08 PM
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13. Bring back the Who or some other hard rocking band |
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Mon Dec-05-11 12:19 PM
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14. Was Up With People already booked?... |
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Mon Dec-05-11 01:27 PM
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16. Thank gawd it's not a Kardashian. They are all getting on my last nerve..LOL..n/t |
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Mon Dec-05-11 01:52 PM
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17. Couldn't they get Ethel Merman? Was she all booked up? |
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Too bad if she is, that gal could belt 'em out.
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Mon Dec-05-11 02:43 PM
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19. Well, if Pete Townsend and Mick Jaggar are still at it, why not Madonna? nt |
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Mon Dec-05-11 03:21 PM
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21. Oh don't get me wrong, I'm happy she's still performing, but she's not at all current. |
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Edited on Mon Dec-05-11 03:21 PM by nolabear
Then again, Bette Midler would be awesome!
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Mon Dec-05-11 05:17 PM
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23. True. I realize Madonna created the genre,... |
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...but I'd still rather see the Gaga.
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Mon Dec-05-11 09:31 PM
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doing anything for attention?
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Mon Dec-05-11 09:46 PM
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34. Blonde bimbo "divas" n/t |
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Mon Dec-05-11 09:49 PM
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36. Well, that's all of show business. |
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I mean that neo-disco, visual, provocative woman singer, MTV thing. See how powerful discourse is? Before I described the genre, it did not exist. Now, it does. :-)
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Mon Dec-05-11 09:52 PM
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37. doing ANYTHING for attention |
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is beyond "show business"
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Mon Dec-05-11 10:22 PM
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41. I guess I thought that was the definition of show biz. |
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And anything? She didn't kill anyone.
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Mon Dec-05-11 10:16 PM
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40. cos women age, whereas men become classics. nt |
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Tue Dec-06-11 01:25 PM
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43. Yeah, that's actually what I was implying. |
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Damn, I must be getting to be pretty classic.
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Tue Dec-06-11 01:49 PM
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45. this thread is so sexist it makes me want to puke |
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but ty for remaining cool :)
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Mon Dec-05-11 02:51 PM
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20. Municipal utilities should prepare for record toilet flushes. |
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Couch potato fans across the country will take this opportunity to go
and it will cause water levels to drop drastically.:evilgrin:
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Mon Dec-05-11 05:38 PM
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24. What if she falls and breaks her hip? |
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Mon Dec-05-11 07:13 PM
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30. Her insurance will call it a pre-existing condition... |
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good thing she's got millions.
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Mon Dec-05-11 05:55 PM
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25. Green Bay Packers deserve better. |
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Thu Dec-08-11 08:55 AM
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They should let the MVP select the halftime show artist. So, Aaron, who do you want?
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Mon Dec-05-11 06:42 PM
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Seems like it's going to be a good show! :bounce:
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Mon Dec-05-11 09:17 PM
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31. I may try and catch that.... |
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Mon Dec-05-11 09:24 PM
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something I'd WANT to watch...
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Mon Dec-05-11 09:59 PM
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39. Looks like I'll be volunteering to pour the Patron... |
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Yep. Patron and Pandora Radio.
Madonna who?
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Tue Dec-06-11 01:49 AM
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42. Twenty years too late. (n/t) |
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Tue Dec-06-11 01:29 PM
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44. FINALLY! a 1/2 time show i'll watch -- love me some Madonna! nt |
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Tue Dec-06-11 02:47 PM
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Sorry to butt into the thread but Madonna is the shitness!
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Wed Dec-07-11 04:29 PM
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52. WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH MADONNA? |
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She is a goddess and beyond worthy to play the Super-bowl. Seriously people. Lucky Star http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThHz9wlBeLURay of Light http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4tD8dy9Reg&ob=av2eIf it is anything like this, I can't WAIT. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsjN0HFOMhEI bet you it will be stellar.
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i am guessing thats the biggest problem with her :eyes:
additionally, people dont like the theatrics of showbiz :eyes:
also, people dont understand that when you live somewhere for more than a year, you start picking up the accent. most normal people do.
so on and so forth
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Thu Dec-08-11 09:00 AM
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55. I like small doses of both Madonna and Lady Gaga so either one is good |
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It'll only be a short show. And both are sure to wow in some way.
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