The Super Bowl – more like the Hyped-up Bowl. Nevertheless, with a little assistance from a few half naked, middle aged men aka the Chili Peppers, Bruno Mars delivered a five star Super Bowl performance.
He might be only measure 5’ 55’’, but what Bruno lacks in height, he more than makes up for in talent. Mom always said that good things come in small packages, but then again….. you only ever hear small people utter these words.
Perhaps the Denver Broncos could have taken a few pointers from Mars, because the diminutive musician brought an arsenal of sound, what seemed like every LED light available in the US, and more energy in a few minutes than the Broncos managed in the entire first half. Unlike the Broncos and more like their opponents, Mars brought more oomph than Michael Flatley after ten Red Bulls. Entertaining us with a kinetic, stylish, and persevering musical assault, Mars experimented with a concoction of dance, drums, swagger, and the unique ability to be edgy yet debonair. Mars and the Chilis produced some eccentric, but breathtaking magic. I was going to make some smartass reference to Blood Sugar Sex Magic, however, I refrained. Thankfully, there was no blood, and it was probably a little bit too early in the day for sexual exploits to be aired. Besides, it is a decade since the Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction, and the NF is still reeling from that titillating flash of cleavage.
Anyway, there was a game, wasn’t there? Well, honestly, not really. Over 100 million viewers tune in to the Super Bowl every year, more than anything other TV event. Yes, many will say that the majority couldn’t give a damn about football, and after watching this particular clash, even less will care about American Football.
The Seahawks ran out comfortable winners, a fact that was reflected by the way they spent the final period, basically in coronation mode. Undoubtedly, for a neutral anyway, the crowning moment arrived courtesy of Doug Baldwin, an undrafted wideout. This was a man 49ers coach Jim Harburgh ignored, even though he previously coached Doug Baldwin during his time at Stanford. Zigzagging his way through the nonexistent Denver D for a sweet Touchdown, Baldwin ensured victory was well and truly secured.
Richard Sherman, the Seahawks CB, left the field due to an injured foot. Nonetheless, he watched the remainder of the game with a grin as big as the difference in scores. I think most people accepted that it was game, set and match once Percy Harvin, 12 seconds into the second half, fielded Matt Prater’s pop-up kickoff and took it 87 yards for a 29-0 lead.
In all honesty, the Broncos were outwitted for the majority of the game. Perhaps Denver listened to the wrong pre-match motivational music; I’m guessing The Lazy Song by Bruno Mars and Give it Away by the Chili Peppers.
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