It’s safe to say that 2021’s Super Bowl halftime show didn’t look quite like any other; watching singer The Weeknd lead an army of masked dancers on an otherwise empty football field felt fitting in a year that’s proven consistently bizarre. Here, the internet reacts to the performance:
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Last year’s performance by Shakira and Jennifer Lopez left some big shoes to fill, and true to form, social media users had plenty of thoughts on whether or not The Weeknd’s performance measured up to 2020’s. Some noted the awkwardness of the choreography:
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Others noted the all-over-the-place quality of the camera work:
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Of course, the details of The Weeknd’s outfit and styling didn’t go unnoticed:
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The Weeknd’s Canadian roots were celebrated (or, at least, noted):
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Many an Uncut Gems reference was made:
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And, of course, there was plenty of nostalgia for great Super Bowl performances of the past:
