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I feel we're overthinking this too much. I don't think they had to negotiate for the NFL to let them play AI and Holiday. I think NFL didn't care which songs they played, so long as they were hits that most people would recognize. With how much hype there was about it on the internet, I thought their set was gonna be longer. But given the time constraints, a medley of their hits was the only possible option. And unless I missed something, they only did Good Riddance + AI songs, disregarding other hits like Basket Case and WICA that many people would have also recognized, so they did choose to focus on some very political songs. I too am a bit disappointed by the lack of the MAGA line, but it was a medley, we didn't even get the original line of the song. Already going on stage and singing "don't wanna be an American idiot" in front of that audience is a statement. Just like Bad Bunny singing in Spanish is a statement, regardless of what the lyrics are saying (short run through what his songs were about in the spoiler below, if anyone is curious)

Well said.

This is sort of my feelings on it. I don’t know if it was a “missed” opportunity as we don’t really know the details of what would’ve happened if they didn’t stick to script (cutting off mics, etc) but I do remain stuck on what you’re saying here. Would the repercussions really have been that bad to not say anything at ALL? I heard BJA said some negative remarks about ICE after the cameras cut to the next segment, and I’ll give them props for chewing them out the night before in their lead up show, but I don’t know. The performance itself was good, and BJA’s vocals sounded great but I’m a bit disappointed we didn’t get more, y’know? This was THE moment to say something and it felt toothless because they didn’t. I get that the songs themselves touch on *some* of the issues, but I don’t think it was enough especially considering their track record

When was the last time they described them as a punk band? And I‘m sure you dont‘t wanna get in serious trouble with NFL when we‘re talking about money

The fine was probably and likely a lot bigger than just 'an amount of money'

They can do what they want but they should probably stop claiming to be a punk band if they're not going to make any attempt to protest when they have their biggest opportunity to

They can do whatever they want and people still complaining about them. They said too much, they said nothing. Did I wanna hear the 2nd verse of AI? Sure! But they used a lot of TV shows, concerts, interviews etc to tell the truth and I think the fact they were announced after the hate about bad bunny (not my kind of music) is enough. Even some german music influencers were disappointed and criticized them for not saying a word which is stupid, but these are people listening to other bands who never say anything or take a risk like green day did.

What was the point of just saying fuck? I don't get it. If they were willing to break the rules why not add an ICE or MAGA or Trump to that so it's not completely pointless? The only thing they have to lose is an amount of money that is nothing to them. If they just played the songs in full I think that would have worked as a form of protest but they literally removed the most political parts of both songs?! They're no longer protest songs if you do that. They had an opportunity and blew it

They played AI. They played Holiday. They even played BOBD, which also can be read as a sign of how bad your mentality can become when your country is broken. They did what they always do. Using their voice on our behalf and telling what's the truth. They didn't need to prove anything. They have always done that. For 30 years. Fucking love this band. Great performance.

Beat me to it https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUg7UfvDAB6/?igsh=MTJ4Mzk2bnE2Y3h3Zg==

I can understand if people are upset at the length of the performance, it went quickly and we always want more BUT bear in mind it was a great performance Green Day got a huge amount of publicity and nobody could be unaware of their stance and many of their lyrics are very clear they performed at a show watched by millions which is always highly controlled and causes mass hysteria in the US if anything happens off script they backed the call for supporting unity Billie wore his Spanish necklace very prominently (sorry, I forget what it’s called) they appeared mature and rational in a time of ranting petulance in the US, they definitely have the moral high ground. Honestly they did a great job.

Will the viewing figures be available for the Opening Ceremony portion of the show or will they not isolate it like that?

The YouTube upload already accumulated 1 million views. I'm so freaking happy.

I saw him on his phone (lol) during the half-time show on whatever package Channel 5 (UK) were airing - the official NBC one, I presume.. they aired a couple other celebs at the same time - Jessica Alba, can't remember who else, sorry!

"Information age of hysteria, It's calling out to idiot America" - that line sung into the silence of that big stadium hit on a completely different level. I think they have made their message pretty much clear. It is in their lyrics, it always has been.

It was sooo good from a musical standpoint, cannot argue with that🤩

I just got up (after five hours sleep 😭) and rewatched their performance. And aside from many people being disappointed, I think from a musical standpoint they were perfect. Great show!😍

Green Day!

Yeah, I think it's clear now that they wanted both of them because of the reaction their names get.

I don't think any of us can imagine the contracts they had to sign to be able to perform today. We have no idea what sort of penalties or fines they would have been slapped with had they said anything. I've read Bad Bunny was strictly prohibited from anything political in the halftime show. Of course Green Day would have similar restrictions, and I'm also sure they wished they could say something. I think the NFL booking them was political without outright saying it, and Holiday and AI are both political protest songs, so... I think we got what we could have gotten.

I went back through the stream I was watching to see if I could find it without any luck. Where did you watch?

Bad Bunny was strictly prohibited from any political statements during his performance. I expect he and Green Day both had contracts with severe penalties/fines they had to sign in order to perform. Sadly. He was prohibited from doing so. I expect Green Day was as well.

Yes! Overall great gig for both artists. But why don’t they ever show my boy Jason when he’s ripping those solos and riffs!?

It would appear with the 32nd anniversary of Dookie just behind us, Billie Joe and Marshall are about to drop a big surprise! Go to the second slide and zoom in on the top left corner. https://www.instagram.com/p/DUhBrmdik2u/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

I loved their performance. To me, songs like Holiday and American Idiot say enough in their lyrics. It must have meant a lot for them to play this kind of gig in the bay area. They killed it and looked to be having fun. If people listen to Holiday and American Idiot and can’t see any political commentary, that’s their issue. Bad Bunny also approached things in a mature way. Didn’t make a message of hate, but instead of unity. Even said “God Bless America” and had the US flag first in the parade, going against people’s perceptions of him as an America-hater. I felt like they both took the high road and I appreciate that kind of maturity in an era of digs and insults that go nowhere and get nothing done.