By Preston Mullins, Stentorian Staff Writer
Every year, there is great excitement leading up to the Super Bowl. Viewers around the world flock to their televisions to watch the game, halftime show, and unique commercials. This year, Super Bowl LIX drew mixed opinions from those who watched. The game itself was viewed by many as one of the worst in recent history, but Philadelphia Eagles fans certainly enjoyed watching their team beat up the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. There was no suspense whatsoever as the Eagles had control of the game from start to finish.
Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance was much anticipated and viewers were divided on whether or not it was a success. For some, it was a terrible, boring performance and for others, it was the best halftime show they had seen recently. One thing is for sure though, it had plenty of controversy as Lamar performed his viral Drake diss track, “Not Like Us.” Finally, we arrive at the commercials. Super Bowl commercials have always been a fun part of the broadcast as viewers watch to see what kinds of iconic and wacky advertisements companies have created. This year, however, those who tuned in pointed out that the commercials were not nearly as eye-catching and unique as usual, with the exception of a few, specifically the Mountain Dew “Kiss from a Lime” commercial featuring Seal.
The only thing we can be sure about when it comes to the reception of Super Bowl LIX is that there is no clear consensus on the public opinion of the broadcast. Some aspects were subpar and others were on point, but no one can agree on the quality of most of them. When it comes down to it, that’s really what makes the Super Bowl special. People around the world come together to watch each year and no one ever truly knows what to expect!