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Fun fact: The white satin les paul junior that BJ used was "the one" from the AI tour and the one that was locked up in the Hall of Fame. They borrowed it spesifically for this show😎

I have to confess I've not kept up with the thread but I just wanted to say how excited I was to hear Billie scream "Welcome to the Bay! NFL 60!" I'm not from there but how cool is that for him and the guys coming from playing shitty venues feeling like there was possibly no hope to opening the Super Bowl on home soil. Absolutely amazing. I was so proud that was my band (figuratively of course )

But you could also claim Bad Bunny was a watered down version of himself. He has spoken out explicitly about ICE as recently as his Grammy acceptance speech the week before. He also dressed in drag in one of his music videos (Yo Perreo Sola, which is one of the songs he included in his Super Bowl performance), and if I'm not mistaken he's also worn dresses to some red carpet events or magazine shoots. I know there were rumors about him also wearing something like that for the Super Bowl. But he didn't. He could have also easily done a 15 minute medley with only songs that more political or more of a celebration of Puerto Rican culture, and skip all the dancing and sex songs and "I have a girlfriend in every country" songs. He also didn't call out ICE even though he has done it before. And I think it's okay that he didn't. He wanted to send out a message of unity and celebration of a culture, and directly calling out ICE would have been more divisive and would have been all people talked about afterwards. I think he presented the version of himself that he felt would be most palatable to most people without giving up his core essence (he couldn't give that up anyways, unless he had only sung covers with back up of All-American all white artists and dancers). My point is, I don't think Bad Bunny was particularly bold in anything he did. His act was still super powerful, without a doubt, especially because we're in a climate where looking like him, sounding like him, speaking his language, has almost become a crime in the US. But I think some people perceive it as exceptionally bold due to a lack of familiarity with his music and performances. Meanwhile there might be some people in his fan base, or queer folk, who are disappointed that he didn't use this platform to be the most bold he can be. Undoubtedly Bad Bunny's performance was more impactful and powerful, but he had more time, more budget, and just looking the way he does, and singing in Spanish, was going to be a statement, no matter which songs he chose or how the act had been choreographed. So as you say, not matter what, Bad Bunny's performance was always going to be more impactful. On the other hand I also feel we are grasping at straws here. He could have worn a t-shirt with a huge Virgen de Guadalupe on it if he really wanted to make a statement, not a tiny medallion that needs to be pointed out for people to notice it. I also doubt that they are so deluded as to think that them singing "I'm not a part of the MAGA agenda" would have upstaged Bad Bunny (or at least I hope they are not that deluded 😅). Short of Billie dropping his pants and taking a a literal shit on a bucket of ice, I don't think there's anything Green Day could have done to upstage Bad Bunny. They just didn't have the time or space to do that. I think they chose to include two of their most political songs, and leave it at that, and just put their focus on putting the best show they could in just 5 minutes. We all know how much Billie struggled to put together a 30 minute set for iHeartRadio some years ago, imagine they pain they must have gone through trying to figure out how to make the most powerful 5 minute performance they could do. We just have to accept they were not as bold or as political as we had expected them to be (I also think for non-American folks who are not familiar with the Super Bowl at all, such as myself, the expectation of how much stage time they'd get was way off. I certainly expected them to have a least 20 minutes not realizing that not even the half time was that long. So my expectations of what they could do were also hyperinflated just because of how much more time I thought they had.) But their act was still political, and could have been even more watered down if they really hadn't wanted to make a statement at all (they could have just done a Time of Your Life, Basket Case, BOBD, WMUWSE, WICA medley, people would have still recognized the songs, and be done with that).

It's official - Good Riddance hit 1 billion on Spotify. 5 of GD's songs are past 1 billion now. ♥️

Yes! I loved that moment too! Although I had been hoping they might make a statement even though I knew it was unrealistic, after actually seeing the whole thing and the photos that have been on Instagram, I really can understand why they didn’t. I think that being part of that event was a big deal for them. It’s a big cultural event in the US. And for it to be the 60th, and in the Bay Area makes it even better. And then to be surrounded by the MVPs, which included some Bay Area legends, probably made it even more meaningful for them. There’s no way you were a kid in Northern California when they were and aren’t at least a little bit impressed by Joe Montana and Steve Young (although being fellow Bay Area celebrities, they’ve probably met before). And I think that since the performance was during the ceremony where those MVPs were being honored, it would have taken away from that honor if there had been a big political statement then. The black and white Instagram photo of all of them showed that they had so much family there, which in my mind shows that it was a big deal for them. So all that being said, I’m happy for them. I think it was pretty cool they were part of that. And I know it’s already been said, but I do think the songs themselves were still a political message for the average viewer, even if they were shortened into a medley.

The more I think about it, I think Green Day's approach really played into the halftime messaging — "the only thing more powerful than hate is love." I really think going on a pissed-off tirade would have just played into what the right wants and taken away from Bad Bunny. It's sort of like a "don't stoop to their level" thing and the performances spoke for themselves.

I’m a sucker for when he wears his good fitted leather jacket + plain black tee combo. He looked like such a hot Rock Star. 🤩

I'm hoping that they'll release Wembley 2024. Legendary venue, plus Dookie and American Idiot in full. This would be awesome

AI is now nr. 1 on Spotify and the most popular GD song off of their catalog. Safe to say it's been getting a lot of publicity and is being pretty relevant these days..

Being from Scotland & not the USA, don’t really know much if anything about the Super Bowl/NFL, but I really enjoyed the “mega mix”. Why is no-one here talking about how great Billies voice sounded ? 🗽(I’ve also never heard of Bad Bunny either)

The Democrats tik tok account posted their AI performance 😂

People complaining are asinine! Fines would be in the millions…people forget the Janet Jackson thing that started all of that. She was not helped by that at all. Also the Super Bowl doesn’t have to be about politics and statements people and families of all ages and backgrounds watch it’s one of the few things that bring people together….if they went off and just protested off script their mics would be shut down, and it would be cut. Also it’s not the time and place to make it about you. It’s fair to say playing the songs they played was good enough…of course he was bleeped he said fuck I wonder if that might get him a fine. You guys sound like Gilman street in the 90’s these guys are not JUST a political band…cant they also have fun and enjoy the moment?!?! They don’t owe us anything. They picked meaningful songs, sounded great, got a bunch of press and good reviews….like what do you want them to do?!?! Get I. Trouble and face serious fines just to make you happy?!?! Let them be they don’t owe us anything and it’s the Super Bowl. Relax. They kicked ass!

I don’t think I’ve ever seen this before

that's actually really fitting though hahah.

Good Riddance should hit 1 billion tomorrow. Ironically, on Valentine's Day.

I'm surprised this one hasn't come up in this conversation yet

I love this picture of them! If she ever gets tired of her man I'm here lol.

I love 80 so much. Get me a wifey like adrienne when im old enough for it. Or something. Anyways i only have one pic of her i like so you only get this. (Why is it so hard for me to find good pictures of her??) Also heres 2 random blonde 21cb billie pictures cuz i have too many and i know everyone that visits this thread does not want 80. And i still love 21cb billie lots

Thought people may be interested in this, it's fan made but very cool! It's a bit of a gimmick but it's fun https://www.ebay.com/itm/206062966834

I just loves that Billie's hair was so floofy during the pre-game performance that people questioned if it was a wig 😂

Here's another really rare photo from my collection of magazine clippings https://www.instagram.com/p/DUdkBXjApTk/?igsh=MXJ1dHc3NWx1MXg2cw==

Yes, they deserve a break. But the break is the perfect time to release the Saviors Tour live album / DVD!

More pics by Ryan Baxley:

And this one lol

I like this one, cute Billie too: She appears to be a wonderful person, so good he found her!

I think at this point the floof deserves its own dedicated fangirl thread

You mean the wig It's crazy how people are genuinely asking if his hair is fake haha

Wow! This show really meant a lot to them!

More photos. Note slides 5 and 12 the band members got Green Day custom Superbowl rings: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUoRHnAEpYD/?igsh=MThvZ2U5MXFwaGczNQ==

And the floof..

I don't wanna hear anybody else saying "Green Day played it safe"

I was nervous for their safety too! And Bad Bunny had to wear a bullet proof vest. ☹️ We live in troubled times. These things usually are just a medley. (They did something in 2020 for the Super Bowl that had a similar format.) For the short amount of time, I thought Green Day picked great songs that still made a statement. It was neat that they flipped the usual order and started with Good Riddance. The string instruments playing as the MVPs walked past—beautiful! Billie Joe said some great things at the Pier 29 concert 2 days before (can be found on social media). I don’t usually pay attention to football or SuperbOwls, but I was really excited for this one. I was thrilled that GREEN DAY played at the Super Bowl (!!) and they were awesome! I loved the Bad Bunny halftime show! And lastly, my Seahawks won!! 💙💚 There was good energy all around. 💚💚💚

Just watched Megyn Kelly melting down about 'Bad Bunny and his little buddies over at Green Day' 😂 So don't worry, they still made their mark.

I bet Green Day still has ambitions of playing the half time show at some point even if it is unlikely. If that is the case they have to respect the wishes of the organisers at an event like this. You play by their rules or you don't get the opportunity again.

We were talking about the glasses and he delivered 🥰

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E9iKVqFQq/

Some more pics from an old Italian magazine (scanned). Again not sure where to put these (maybe I should make a thread?) https://www.instagram.com/p/DUyU4qnjYqP/?igsh=MTRyZjFqcGVmZzA2Mw==

Lol, this is getting better and better here! Really cool pics!😍🥰

i mean.. he is extremely lucky with his hair 😅

I tried doodling fink a bit today Also i'd like to imagine fink has a bunny, so i drew him feeding chips to his bunny at home... They actually really love chips if you're wondering. Also i drew him without the mask here and put it on the bunny so for you guys' sake i also did a version with his mask on. I also did a sketch of fink + reverend bromance... i know one of you already saw it on a status update but if you all want it in this thread then i might put it here

I noticed the two guys dancing like on the 4th watch or so, but I still haven't spotted the female couple! I'll keep an eye out for them next time I watch it. As for unpacking all the cultural references, I can help with the ones I've spotted (more through a Venezuelan lens, than a Puerto Rican one as I've never been to the island, but it's obvious now there is a lot in common) 1. The sugar cane plantations and the people working them (will be relevant again later), this is a very common crop throughout the Caribbean and a very important one during colonial times. 2. The fresh coconut cart -- a staple in Caribbean countries (in every city I'd say, but more prevalent the closer you are to the sea). 3. The guys playing domino, again a staple. 4. The shaved ice cart (apparently called piraguas in Puerto Rican slang, in Venezuela we call them raspaditos) 5. Tacos, obviously (apparently a real tacos stand, from what I've read). 6. The boxers, one of the sports where Caribbean countries shine. 7. The house, is a typical style of house in these countries. 8. The people in the porch of the house, I didn't recognize most but there's a mix celebrities and athletes with different Latin American heritage, including one Venezuelan baseball player for the mayor leagues. 9. The decorations inside the house when he falls in. I'm 95% sure the figurines of the virgin Mary are of La Milagrosa, which is one of the most popular representations of the Virgin Mary in the region. 10. The song playing when he comes out of the house is Daddy Yankee's Gasolina, which is the first song that popularized reggeaton throughout the entire region (Daddy Yankee is also Puerto Rican), and I think the choreography with the guys pushing the car wheels might be a reference for the video of that song (I remember there were cars in the video -- I remember there being a lot of cars in that video). 11. I think using his full name, Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, is also a deliberate choice. In Latin America we all have these 2 names, 2 last names, that the rest of the world often doesn't know what to make of them 12. The full salsa band playing at the wedding and everyone dancing. This is what every wedding looks like, with everyone dancing and salsa being one of the main types of music we dance to during wedding parties. 13. THE KID SLEEPING ON THE CHAIRS. This broke South American internet we all felt our childhood experiences seen and validated. Wedding parties can go on until 6AM the next day easily, with the adults drinking and dancing and the kids lining up chairs to lay down and sleep. 14. NuevaYol... the name of the song is spelled like that to reflect the Puerto Rican accent (Rs become Ls, and those hard sounds at the end of the word, like Ks, are dropped -- also common in Cuba and other parts of the Caribbean). Then the song itself samples from a salsa song from the 70s or 80s by El Gran Combo, a Puerto Rican salsa band. 15. The Ricky Martin bit. So Ricky Martin is another Puerto Rican legend. The setting, with the plastic chairs (ubiquitous to any garden or porch along South America, or at least the Caribbean), the banana or plantain trees on the background (another staple), is a copy of Bad Bunny's latest album, from which the song Ricky Martin sings is taken: "They want to take away from the river, and also the beach, they want my neughbourood, and that grandma leaves. No, don't give up the flag, and don't forget the lelolai, that I don't want them to do to you what happened to Hawaii". That whole song is very political. 16. Back to Bad Bunny, El Apagon, this is a song with some political themes to it as well, El Apagon means the The Blackout, and it's touches upon the frequent power blackouts in Puerto Rico, that's why it star with the power lines exploding. 17. The flag he's holding with the lighter blue color is not the official PR flag (which has the same blue tone as the US flag instead) and it's considered more of a resistance flag. 18. Por la manana cafe por la tarde ron, ya estamos en la calle sal de tu balcon. So remember all those sugar canes? They are used, among another things, to produce rhum, the staple liquor of the Caribbean. These are flavours of home, coffee in the morning, rhum in the afternoon/evening. And people sitting out in the porch by the side of the road either to drink to coffee in the morning or the rhum in the evening and speaking to the neighbors as they walk by. I'm sure there are many things that I missed, especially those that might be more specific to Puerto Rico and not just to the whole Caribbean. I did not catch all of this the first time I watched it. By the end of it all I knew was that I had this very strong sense of nostalgia that I couldn't quite explain, like seeing old pictures or videos from Venezuela, and I was tearing up (or as my people would say, se me aguo el guarapo) which became full blown tears when Debi Tirar Mas Fotos started playing. I've re-watched it many times since to understand what the fuck happened, because crying to a Bad Bunny performance was not in my bingo card for 2026 And I've picked up on more details each time... other things I didn't notice until pointed out on the internet.

It seems like they blew their budget in that launch and haven’t seen a return. Since then there’s been no new products, no merch, and they didn’t even bother with a Christmas bundle or anything special like the cocoa they did last year. Even their social media game is pretty dead.

Hey if they introduced some chai it would reawaken my interest in PBC. I love me some good chai.

It's been far too long since we've had a live album/DVD from these guys. That would be amazing! There's so many great shows to choose from. It could be like Awesome as Fuck where it's performances from different cities across the tour or just from one amazing show in particular. First one that comes to mind is Chicago!....I'm not biased 👀

Yes!!! And the sunglasses made it perfect!😍

I like these a lot

I will definitely check it out! I've always liked what Bad Bunny stands for and how outspoken he is so I'm happy to finally take some time out to listen to his music. Some of the songs he performed took me right back to my friend's birthday parties when we were young 😂 I just wish my mom could've seen it. She loved Latin music and would've lost her mind at seeing Ricky Martin!

Makes me think about how Billie used to play football and originally wanted to do that. Imagine a world where he was in the Superbowl and some dude from the NFL was the frontman of Green Day. Haha I like Green Day so much that I almost want to watch football now. Almost.

From greendayitalianrageandlove on IG: the GD family at the Super Bowl

I don't really pay attention to emails from Green Day and I was amused when I noticed a coffee one the other day. Imagine if I'd forgotten all about them after signing up to the mailing list in 2007, then 19 years later I wonder why the fuck I'm getting emails about some coffee with a godawful name when I don't even drink it, so I look and... it's Green Day. It's a rock band trying to sell me coffee.