"The Thing is": Bad Bunny, MAGA, and the Crisis of the West β Generation 30-40 Builds Its Own Myth of America
The article discusses how Latinx culture, exhibited through Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, challenges traditional narratives of American identity, reflecting new tensions in the nation's cultural landscape.
Bad Bunny used a Puerto Rican flag banned by the U.S. in 1948 at the Super Bowl
Bad Bunny showcased a historical variant of the Puerto Rican flag during the Super Bowl halftime show, symbolizing resistance against American government control.
Bad Bunny exalts Latin America and makes history at the Super Bowl; Trump calls presentation an affront to the greatness of the United States
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance celebrated Latin American culture, but faced criticism from former President Trump.
Bad Bunny's Show, in Numbers: Audience Record and Exponential Growth of Streams After the Super Bowl
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show achieved record audience numbers and significant increases in streaming following the event.