"Not only was the show almost entirely in Spanish (remember when Benito was first announced as the performer, and said that Americans had four months to learn Spanish? He meant it!). But throughout the 12 minutes of groundbreaking live TV, he managed to nod to cultural references big and small that showcased the cultural prowess of Puerto Rico and greater Latin America. As in, yes, he had Ricky Martin and Daddy Yankee and Karol G up there perreando in his casita."
"But he also had Toñita, the owner of a tiny Brooklyn bar, on stage serving him a shot (presumably of rum?) in a miniature recreation of her Caribbean Social Club; when Gaga appeared for the sole portion of the performance in English, she wore that blue dress by Luar, the label from American-Dominican designer Raul Lopez. It's a testament to the creative excellence of Latinos, both throughout Latin America and the greater diaspora."
"During "Tití Me Preguntó", Bad Bunny quickly stops at a Coco Frio cart-a quintessential fresh coconut water street stand common across Puerto Rico, from which actual chilled coconuts are sold. The Coco Frio stands are usually at street corners close to the beach or in front of colorful shops on beaches like Luquillo, in Old San Juan, and along roadsides like Route 3."
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime performance ran almost entirely in Spanish and lasted twelve minutes of live television. The performance integrated prominent Latin artists such as Ricky Martin, Daddy Yankee, and Karol G, and highlighted diasporic creativity. The stage recreated intimate Caribbean spaces, including a miniature Caribbean Social Club served by Toñita of a Brooklyn bar. Lady Gaga performed briefly in English wearing a blue Luar dress by Raul Lopez. The show included Puerto Rican street culture references like Coco Frio carts selling chilled coconut water at beaches and roadsides, signaling cultural pride and tourism appeal.
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