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Stephen A. Smith did what too many in the mainstream media won’t do: he told the truth about the Super Bowl halftime spectacle while refusing to bow to the cancel mob. Smith praised Bad Bunny’s energy and production but bluntly noted the obvious — an almost entirely Spanish-language set leaves many Americans watching at a loss. This isn’t cultural hatred; it’s common-sense about accessibility for a national audience watching the biggest single television event of the year.
Let’s be clear: Smith didn’t hate the show — he called it “a damn good show” and acknowledged that the vibe was electric — but he also said it would have been nice if some songs were in English so more Americans could follow along. That balance is what real commentary looks like, not reflexive virtue-signaling or opportunistic outrage. Conservatives who care about shared national experiences aren’t trying to erase culture; we’re insisting that public spectacles respect the broad, diverse audience that pays to watch.
President Trump and other conservative leaders reacted strongly to elements of the performance, and that response sparked predictable howls from the left. Some Republican lawmakers even called for scrutiny over the halftime content, while comedians and celebrities mocked the overblown investigations — showing this fight is now cultural theater as much as political. The real story is not about persecution; it’s about who gets to set the terms of national celebration and whether everyday Americans’ preferences matter.
Meanwhile, the numbers prove the spectacle mattered: Bad Bunny’s halftime drew massive attention and a huge streaming bump, underscoring that cultural influence flows both ways. Conservatives should acknowledge that success while still asking whether the NFL is serving its entire audience or merely chasing woke buzz. Celebrating diversity does not require sidelining the language and symbols that bind millions of Americans together during landmark events.
The bigger point Smith hit is accountability: national institutions like the NFL should think twice before turning the Super Bowl into a platform that ignores the linguistic and cultural needs of the American majority. If broadcasters and organizers want inclusion, fine — but inclusion should mean expanding reach, not shrinking comprehension. Americans pay attention to the Super Bowl because it is a shared moment; turning that moment into an echo chamber for a niche audience is a betrayal of the common good.
Patriots should applaud honest voices like Stephen A. who will speak plainly without pandering to partisan mobs. He even admitted, with a dose of humility, that he’d go take Spanish lessons — a reminder that shared effort, not censorship, is the way forward. Conservatives must keep pushing for media and entertainment that respect national traditions while welcoming newcomers, not the other way around.
