Fox News host Greg Gutfeld has referred to as for a Jewish Super Bowl halftime present that may culminate in a “live circumcision.”
The political commentator made the declare whereas raging about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl 60 efficiency, even deploying a mock Spanish accent to criticize the rapper’s present.
Bad Bunny’s present was watched by an estimated 135 million folks, in line with CBS News, with the efficiency serving as a celebration of Latin tradition. The explosive efficiency starred Puerto Rican stars Cardi B and Ricky Martin, in addition to Chilean-American actor Pedro Pascal.
Gutfeld, although, was lower than enthusiastic as he blasted the efficiency on yesterday’s episode of The Five.
“As a proud Latina, I don’t care for it,” he mocked, whereas imitating Hispanic Americans. “The music itself was mediocre.”
The host went on to explain another half-time present, one which might finish with a “live circumcision at the 50-yard line.”
According to Gutfeld, there are 6 million Jewish-themed Puerto Rican residents of the United States, which is roughly half the variety of Jewish Americans.
“Where is the Jewish halftime?” he raged, earlier than reeling off a slew of stereotypes about Jewish Americans. “Where are the dancing accountants? The men slinging pastrami, the Jewish mothers telling you to get a sweater on.”
“And then you cap it off with a live circumcision right at the 50-yard line, and if you like, you can burn it down and then claim it as insurance, but I wouldn’t do that because that seems like a stereotype,” Gutfeld continued.
He additionally took a swipe at a section of the present by which Bad Bunny, whose actual identify is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, danced on a utility pole.
The section referenced the devastation brought on by Hurricane Maria, which left a lot of the island with out energy throughout President Trump’s first time period.
Gutfeld, although, stated he was not sure in regards to the that means of the efficiency.
“This thing, I didn’t understand, it’s about their blackouts. Is this our fault? Is this the United States’ fault that you didn’t get power?” he questioned.
Bad Bunny was the primary artist to carry out solely in Spanish throughout a Super Bowl halftime present, delivering just one line in English.
“God bless America,” he stated whereas his dancers brandished flags for nations throughout the American continent.
Following a short efficiency from Lady Gaga, the star lifted up a soccer emblazoned with the phrases, “Together, We Are America.”
Despite the unifying message of the efficiency and the rave critiques it acquired, it was slammed by MAGA Republicans.
On Truth Social, Trump described the present as “absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER!”
Influencer Jake Paul even referred to as for a boycott of the efficiency, describing Bad Bunny as a “fake American citizen” even if the rapper is Puerto Rican.
“Purposefully turning off the halftime show,” Jake wrote on X. “Let’s rally together and show big corporations they can’t just do whatever they want without consequences (which equals viewership for them).”
“Turn off this halftime,” he added. “A faux American citizen who publicly hates America. I can’t help that.”
He was joined in his outrage by Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Taylor Armstrong, who took umbrage with the performance by imposing a picture of herself crying over Russell Crowe’s body from Gladiator.
“Were you entertained?” Armstrong raged on Instagram. “I am embarrassed for the @NFL and Apple for the Super Bowl half time show totally in Spanish with a Cuban flag.”
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