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NIGHTMARE: The Ratings Are In | NFL is Doomed..
Youtube ^ | 2/11/25 | Benny Johnson

Posted on 02/13/2026 11:42:01 AM PST by EnderWiggin1970

Ran across this podcast outlining that viewership of the NFL halftime show collapsed 39% compared to last year. This from a ratings source used for advertising (and thus much more reliable as companies use this for real-$$ decisions.)

It's pretty plain that profanity laws were also violated, so we'll see if LEO will give lawlessness a pass or hold them accountable.


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KEYWORDS: badbunny; football; halftime; nfl; prancingfag; sports; superbowl
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To: EnderWiggin1970

Home team Hawks only reason we watched. OTT, meh for NFL.


21 posted on 02/13/2026 12:10:55 PM PST by SkyDancer ( ~ Am Yisrael Chai ~)
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To: EnderWiggin1970

Good news. The sooner the National Felon/Faggot League goes bust, the better for mankind.


22 posted on 02/13/2026 12:13:30 PM PST by Badboo (A fascist is the one who wants to take your guns. That's how it always starts.)
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To: EnderWiggin1970

I re-watched this instead:
The 2025 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl was played on December 22, 2025, at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho, where the Washington State Cougars defeated the Utah State Aggies 34-21.


23 posted on 02/13/2026 12:13:35 PM PST by kawhill (Dywedwch Wrthym + Add translation Welsh-English dictionary 'Tell Us')
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To: Dr. Sivana

As of early February 2026, Fox News’s viewership is experiencing a downward trend compared to the same period in 2025, with ratings down -14% in total viewers and -31% in the 25-54 demo during primetime. Despite this decline, the network maintains its position as a top-rated cable news channel.

It’s happening all over television.


24 posted on 02/13/2026 12:17:20 PM PST by napscoordinator (DeSantis is a beast! Florida is the freest state in the country! )
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To: lee martell

The 7% number came from MSN and it’s BS.


25 posted on 02/13/2026 12:18:44 PM PST by gibsonguy
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To: EnderWiggin1970

They should have asked ACDC they’re on break before continuing their South America / North America tour starting in March.

Sold out all their South America shows in less than 1 hour from the moment they went on sale

https://youtu.be/n_GFN3a0yj0?si=VYPqOTWPhAU6_XmG


26 posted on 02/13/2026 12:23:05 PM PST by tsowellfan
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To: fightin kentuckian

“The only thing that will cause a change in NFL anti America is is for Americans to stop giving money to them.”

Why anyone who ever pledged allegiance to the Flag would give them a penny is the problem.


27 posted on 02/13/2026 12:30:08 PM PST by stanne
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To: EnderWiggin1970

Once 5% of people stop doing something, the rest of the population tends to end up following along. Yes, the NFL is doomed.

They may as well hire Dylan Mulvaney as its spokesperson and get it over with.


28 posted on 02/13/2026 12:30:10 PM PST by Jonty30 (I always ask AI stupid questions to avoid the smart lists for elimination. I want to surprise it.)
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To: Wallace T.

“Roger Goodell made the choice of halftime entertainment “

Jay-Z has been choosing and securing SB halftime entertainment for about 10-15 years. He probably doesn’t report to Goodell, but a Board Of Directors or similar.


29 posted on 02/13/2026 12:31:15 PM PST by MayflowerMadam ( "Trouble knocked at the door, but, hearing laughter, hurried away". - B. Franklin)
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To: Wallace T.

“Roger Goodell made the choice of halftime entertainment and there was no pushback from the owners to my knowledge.”

WRONG! The NFL has had a contract with the rapper, Jay Z, since 2019, to produce the super bowl halftime show. Dude, I do NOT watch or follow the NFL and I know THAT!

As for a “RIVAL” football league. Isn’t ONE football league ALREADY too many???


30 posted on 02/13/2026 12:37:24 PM PST by Spaceman49
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To: EnderWiggin1970

Did they come back for the third quarter or did the fans realize the game was over by halftime when even Bad Bunny rushed against the left side of New England’s line and sack the quarterback to start his show?


31 posted on 02/13/2026 12:38:26 PM PST by KarlInOhio (Dept. of Education should teach about Nietzsche: DOGE didn't kill it and now it's stronger than ever)
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To: dfwgator
That’s what it’s all about, the NFL screwing over Americans to get the global market.

Is it working? We'll have to ask the Europeans.

32 posted on 02/13/2026 12:39:14 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: EnderWiggin1970

Heheheheheh.

And we all played a part by tuning into the better show.


33 posted on 02/13/2026 12:40:32 PM PST by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 "/!i!! &@$%&*(@ -')
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To: EnderWiggin1970

Rival Football League?

How about the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders versus the Hooters Restaurant All Stars?

Flag Football

They could be like the Harlem Globetrotters - on tour to all the Red States where real men would pay real money.

The Halftime Show would be epic!


34 posted on 02/13/2026 12:45:51 PM PST by Ronaldus Magnus III (Do, or do not, there is no try. )
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To: Ronaldus Magnus III

The game has been wusified.


35 posted on 02/13/2026 12:57:19 PM PST by cowboyusa (YESHUA IS KING OF AMERICA AND HE WILLL HAVE NO OTHER GODS BEFORE HIM!)
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To: Persevero

I was a bit disappointed with the TPUSA production. Just weird camera angles and such. Maybe it’s just me. The entertainers were fine but seems like it could use some refinement.


36 posted on 02/13/2026 1:01:17 PM PST by cornfedcowboy ( )
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To: EnderWiggin1970

The NFL isn’t doomed at all. But, advertising rates for placements around the half-time show are going to drop.


37 posted on 02/13/2026 1:03:24 PM PST by Pearls Before Swine
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To: EnderWiggin1970

Bad Bunny put an end to me watching the NFL.


38 posted on 02/13/2026 1:05:42 PM PST by BigFreakinToad (Ice, Ice Baby)
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To: Spaceman49

As far as football goes, the game was far better years ago before all the rule changes. Maybe I am nostalgic, but the coaches back in the day were role models, as were many of the players. Few coaches have the character of a Tom Landry, a Vince Lombardi, etc.


39 posted on 02/13/2026 1:07:32 PM PST by Wallace T.
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To: bobrlbob

Huh?


40 posted on 02/13/2026 1:15:43 PM PST by DennisR (Look around - God gives countless clues that He does, indeed, exist.)
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