Life is a Mystery

Just before the Superbowl started Dave was telling me about all the bets he made in some pick ‘em league. One of them was whether or not Madonna would wear a hat. He took the hat. I told him that was nonsense. She came out in a gold crown. Technically that was a hat. Dave was right. Anyone surprised?

I was very impressed with the halftime show. For someone who is 53 Madonna still rocked it. And I loved all the cameos. I thought it was a great way to keep the younger generation interested. I love Nicki Minaj. She is just fun. LMFAO is far from musically talented but entertaining nonetheless. MIA cracked me up. She looked like she was not having any of the dancing. This was very obvious when she flipped off the world. Would you expect anything else from someone who sings about how she “packs and delivers like a UPS truck”. This year’s show was so much better than last year’s Black Eyed Peas debacle. And The Who??? I could not tell you anything about that one. I changed the channel. And we all know that the 2001 half time show was the best ever. If you don’t know why google it.

For the most part I think everyone 30 and older loved it. I mean, it was Madonna for cryin’ out loud. And from my view anyone 23-29 was not that impressed but in a somewhat respectful way. Most of them did not grow up with the Madonna that we did. They will never know the controversy behind the Like a Prayer video. And for those of you 22 and under…the world does not revolve around you. Get over yourselves. Lose that sense of entitlement. I have no idea where it came from but it is extremely unattractive. Now keep in mind I am not talking about everyone 22 and under, only about 75% of them. What this generation needs to come to terms with is that the Superbowl is not about them. They are the ones who drink so much they cannot remember who won the game. They cannot afford a $900 ticket to the game. They would however expect Mommy and Daddy to hand them one. They cannot afford to buy any of the cars advertised in the commercials. I doubt they have any idea what E Trade does. And most of them cannot legally buy beer. So yes, I am talking to you Mr. 19 year old that knows everything. There is a major event that does not cater to you and is not about you. So why in the world would the halftime show consist of some untalented no name band that only your generation has heard of? I can promise you that band will not be headlining the Superbowl when they are 53.

Now…next year….please bring out Britney and U2 on stage together. And maybe a cameo by Lady Gaga. And if Tebow plays in the game our lives will then be complete