Legendary NFL quarterback Brett Favre is making his thoughts on the Bad Bunny situation very clear. He’s not exactly a big fan.
The NFL caused quite a stir when it announced that Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, a three-time Grammy winner known for his global popularity and Spanish-language hits, would headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show in February.
During Monday’s installment of his “4th & Favre” podcast, the former three-time league MVP offered up some alternative choices for the show, while also taking a subtle jab at Mr. Bunny, real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, and his alleged lack of patriotism.
“I’d pick someone who — maybe Jason Aldean… someone who loves this country and that everyone could relate to,” Favre said when asked what he would do if he were Commissioner Roger Goodell. “I think Jason Aldean right now is as big a patriot and has a great voice.”
“I like George Strait, that’s old school,” Favre added. “There are a lot of choices out there.”
Jabs at Bad Bunny
Favre continued the theme of patriotism in his comments, referencing one particular singer’s incredible performance during the Gulf War.
“I remember when Whitney Houston sang the National Anthem [before Super Bowl XXV in January of 1991] and I was blown away,” he said. “If you didn’t have tears in your eyes watching and listening to that, something’s wrong with you.”
“I envision a national anthem and a halftime show, they’re two different things, that it really grabs you.”
Houston definitely grabbed you with her rendition. However, the halftime show is primarily about entertaining the fans, and the NFL is focused on attracting non-football folks during that time.
Whether or not it’s someone controversial like Bad Bunny or not, is of no concern.
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NFL Commish loves the choice
The selection of Bad Bunny drew sharp criticism from President Donald Trump, who called it “absolutely ridiculous.”
Ocasio drew the ire of the President when he criticized immigration enforcement efforts under the current administration at his concerts.
“There was the issue of — like, (expletive) ICE could be outside my concert,” he said in an interview with Variety. “It was something we were very concerned about.”
“I never heard of him, I don’t know who he is, I don’t know why they’re doing it, it’s like crazy,” Trump fired back.
Goodell, however, is standing firm on the selection, highlighting Mr. Bunny’s massive appeal.
“We’re confident it’s going to be a great show,” Goodell said. “(Bad Bunny) understands the platform that he’s on, and I think it’s going to be exciting and a united moment.”
With over half the country not on board with his pro-illegal immigration views, it’ll be anything but “united.”
Bad Bunny has been a major player in some WWE storylines over the past few years, even winning the WWE 24/7 Championship. More recently, he was seen starring as Happy Gilmore’s caddy in Happy Gilmore 2.
Favre has been battling Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder leading to motor symptoms like uncontrollable tremors. There is no cure for the disease. Most readers are probably aware of the devastating effects of the disease due to actor Michael J. Fox’s battle.
Favre, a three-time National Football League MVP, has openly questioned whether or not he has cognitive lapses potentially caused by CTE. He believes that he suffered over 1,000 concussions during his playing career.