7 WTF Moments in Super Bowl Halftime History
No matter who’s performing, or whether their performance is a triumph or a flop, there’s always an undeniable WTF-moment during the Super Bowl halftime show. It almost seems to unfold in slow motion: You rise from the couch in disbelief, Doritos pouring from your gaping mouth as your eyes widen, your chicken wing-stained fingers point, and you scream, “WHAT THE F**K!!!” It’s as dependable as death and taxes.
Here, I compile the seven most notable WTF-moments in Super Bowl halftime history, from the good to the bad and everything in between. Enjoy.
7. Detroit, 2006: Rolling Stones’ False History
Introducing the Rolling Stones’ lackluster set was a video reel that cut vintage images of the Stones from their 1960s glory days with football highlights from that era, lending some understanding that the Stones and American football have a long and intimate relationship. Um… are you kidding me? They’ve never intersected with football. Where they’re from, North London, football is an entirely different sport. Also, have you seen the scrawny, drug-addled, glitter-and-tights-wearing members of Stones, then or now? They’d fall from a flick of a linebacker's finger. Just tell us the truth, NFL: here’s a band to entertain you during halftime. Their connection to football is, well, nil, but they rock. End of story. Thanks.
8m
8m
20m
2m
44m
5m
1m
41s
1m
1m
2m
14m
45m
41m
22m
21m
21m
44m
22m
21m
20m
22m
24m
1h 11m
1h 5m
20m
22m
44m
1h 25m
1h 28m
23m
1h 43m
20m
20m
3657s
21m
1h 23m
1h 2m
18m
2m
1m
2m
2m
1m
56m
1h 23m
1h 3m
20m
1m
22m
20m
2m
2m
1m
1m
2m
20m
1m
2m
2m
47m
1m
9m
20m
1m
1h 38m
17m
20m
2m
20m
21m
20m
55s
6m
2m
1m
3m
9m
3m
18m
2m
3m
1m
1m
1m
3m
1m
2m
6m
1m
1m
22m
10m
2m
1h 17m
21m
44m
45m
45m
20m