Bad Bunny recently hosted Saturday Night Live and used his opening monologue to humorously fire back at some of those who disapprove of the NFL’s decision to have him play the Super Bowl halftime show.
Bad Bunny Pokes Fun at the Situation
During his opening monologue, the artist brought up his upcoming Super Bowl performance. He then made a quip that everyone was excited about it. This, of course, was a sarcastic reference about the wave of backlash Bad Bunny received following the Super Bowl announcement.
To add to the joke, Bad Bunny mentioned that even Fox News was happy about the announcement. This was then followed by a series of clearly edited clips of Fox News personalities arranged in a way that made it sound like they were praising Bad Bunny.
To provide context, the Fox News network has been the source of some of the most notable criticism of the Super Bowl pick, according to NYMag. In particular, many prominent voices on the network had pushed back against the idea of having a Spanish speaking artist perform at what they perceive as an important American cultural event.
The Artist’s Tribute to His Latino Fans
Following the joke, the artist then reiterated that he was excited to host the Super Bowl. He then added that he was happy people from all around the world enjoyed his music. Next he gave a shoutout to his Latino fans.
Then he did something unexpected: he started speaking in Spanish. What he said translated to: “Especially all the Latinos and Latinas across the world, and here in the United States. All those who have worked to open doors. This is more than an achievement for myself; it is an achievement for all of us. It shows our footprint, our contribution to this country, which no one will ever be able to take away or erase.”
After saying this, Bad Bunny switched back to English. He then said, “And if you didn’t understand what I just said, you have four months to learn.”
What Does This Monologue Say?
The overall message was clear. Bad Bunny is thankful for his opportunity and those touched by his music. His jokes imply that although he’s aware he’s controversial, he’s not letting the backlash get to him.
His lighthearted jabs at his critics, such as the tongue-in-cheek suggestion that they have four months to learn, show that he feels no need to apologize for his unabashed embrace of Latino culture.
If all of the things Bad Bunny said during his monologue are to be taken at surface value, it appears that the artist’s excitement about performing at the Super Bowl has been uncurbed by the flurry of criticism sent his way.
For fans, this is good news. It means Bad Bunny is remaining committed to putting on a show that will both be entertaining and hold a candle to the artist’s Latin American heritage that he holds so dearly.
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