Red Scare Slop-er Bowl *TEASER*
Feb 12, 2026
Discussion of the Super Bowl halftime spectacle and recurring outrage cycles. Comparison of memorable and forgettable performers. Debate over whether Lana Del Rey fits the halftime stage. Conversation about language, identity, and who represents pop culture at the big game.
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The Super Bowl Outrage Loop
- The Super Bowl halftime controversy repeats annually with collective amnesia about past shows.
- Anna Khachiyan and Dasha Nekrasova note social media and predictable discourse amplify the cycle.
Who Dominates Halftime Lineups
- Halftime performers tend to be Black and Latino because chart-topping pop culture skews that way.
- Dasha and Anna argue complaints about a lack of white performers ignore who actually dominates mainstream music and football audiences.
Performance, Language, And Political Charge
- Performers expect social-media-driven viral discourse and sometimes incorporate political charge.
- They note Bad Bunny sang mostly in Spanish and briefly said 'god bless america,' which some interpreted politically.