Andy Grammer’s NFL Halftime Show Ripped To Shreds on Twitter
The NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings has been trending all Thanksgiving afternoon, first thanks to Aretha Franklin’s lengthy national anthem and now Andy Grammer’s halftime show.
And while most viewers respected the Queen of Soul’s performance, they absolutely ripped the pop singer to shreds.
“Hair model grabs microphone and delivers forgettable halftime performance,” a Sports Illustrated blog headline wrote, in reference to Grammer’s perfectly styled coif.
The singer laid down midfield with the Lions cheerleaders doing a routine that seemed better suited for the synchronized swimming pool.
The Twitterverse was not having it. Check out some of the harshest burns below.
John Barchard posted a screengrab of Grammer lying midfield with the caption, “When you get done with your 3rd plate of food but you have to sing…”
When you get done with your 3rd plate of food but you have to sing… pic.twitter.com/bl1zCzflHr
— John Barchard (@JohnBarchard) November 24, 2016
Pat McAfee wrote, “Spit.. puke… blood… sweat… just a few of the things Andy Grammer and the Lions cheerleaders are laying in right now.”
Spit.. puke… blood… sweat… just a few of the things Andy Grammer and the Lions cheerleaders are laying in right now.
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) November 24, 2016
Angry Browns Fan added, “Is Andy Grammer laying down during his performance to avoid being shot in Detroit?”
Is Andy Grammer laying down during his performance to avoid being shot in Detroit? #NFLThanksgiving
— Angry Browns Fan (@AngryBrownsFan) November 24, 2016
#teamfollowback wrote, “The only thing that all Americans have agreed on during the past 6 months was that Andy Grammer had a terrible halftime show.”
The only thing that all Americans have agreed on during the past 6 months was that Andy Grammer had a terrible halftime show.
— #teamfollowback (@cusontop2) November 24, 2016
Big E did a play on the #ImThankfulFor hashtag, writing, “#ImNotThankfulFor whoever the hell thought Andy Grammer would be a good halftime performer.:
#ImNotThankfulFor whoever the hell thought Andy Grammer would be a good halftime performer
— Big E (@EAZY_EJ) November 24, 2016
Bill Barnwell would’ve opted for the national anthem singer, writing, “Just show a video of Aretha from Youtube on the big screen.”
Just show a video of Aretha from Youtube on the big screen
— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) November 24, 2016
Selita agreed, sarcastically saying, “Yup. When I think Detroit music I think Andy Grammer. I hope Miss Aretha is already on the way home.”
Yup. When I think Detroit music I think Andy Grammer.
I hope Miss Aretha is already on the way home.— Sereita N. Cobbs (@snco) November 24, 2016
Hall of Famer Warren Sapp was puzzled by the musical act choice, tweeting #WhatIsThis
Where's Kid Rock when we need him!? #WhatIsThis
— Warren Sapp (@WarrenSapp) November 24, 2016
Tyler Kallevig wrote, “Vikings may of lost but at least we weren’t the team that hired Andy Grammer as the half time entertainment.”
Vikings may of lost but at least we weren't the team that hired Andy Grammer as the half time entertainment
— Tyler Kallevig (@TylerKallevig) November 24, 2016
Added Big 12 Refs, “Think our armed forces would’ve fought as hard in WWII if they had known Andy Grammer would eventually perform at halftime on Thanksgiving?.”
Think our armed forces would've fought as hard in WWII if they had known Andy Grammer would eventually perform at halftime on Thanksgiving?
— Big 12 Refs (@Big12Refs) November 24, 2016
To be fair, not all the tweets were negative, especially from Grammer’s female fans.
One fan named Miranda tweeted, “It’s kinda funny that everyone knows how obsessed i am with andy grammer that they text me to tell me he’s singing in the halftime show”
it's kinda funny that everyone knows how obsessed i am with andy grammer that they text me to tell me he's singing in the halftime show
— Miranda♡ (@mirandalauren3) November 24, 2016
Emma added, “Sitting adown to watch the game but acctually [sic] just waiting to watch Andy Grammer perform.”
Sitting down to watch the game but acctually just waiting to watch Andy Grammer perform the half time show.
— Emma Komarek (@13emjk) November 24, 2016
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