Thanksgiving 2023, family gathered around the TV For the traditional Detroit Lions game...they played the Green Bay Packers and as tradition goes, Lions lost Thanksgiving game. 22-29. It was close unlike previous years. When I was growing up in the 1980s and 90s (I am in my 40s..), my grandpa would yell at the TV, and we, like most Michigan people, joked, that we thought the Lions were paid to lose each Thanksgiving.
This year was slightly different. They brought in some fellow named Jack Harlow, if you are wondering who he is, join the team. people in their mid 30s and older, had no idea who he is. To catch you all up, he is a 25 year old rapper who has received several award nominations from various institutions, including Top New Artist at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards. In the same year, he was named Variety’s "Hitmaker of the Year" and was included in Forbes 30 Under 30. Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. His career started in 2015 with the release of several EPs and mixtapes before he was signed to Don Cannon and DJ Drama's record label Generation Now in 2018, an imprint of Atlantic Records.
Now you are caught up, most of us have no idea who he is, and what came to my mind was The Who "Who Are You" Song.
Here is the meme, I, Salty Vixen made that many of you are all nodding your head yes:
This is what was on our minds when #JackHarlow performed at @Lions halftime show (watch video lol) #HalfTimeShow #DetroitLions @TheWho pic.twitter.com/iXfTcmumP9
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So many slammed Jack Harlow's halftime performance on Thanksgiving, as viewers criticized the cheap-looking set and called it the 'worst halftime show ever.'
Harlow stepped onto Ford Field with the Lions and Packers back in their locker rooms, and performed various songs over a six-minute period. But with Detroit trailing 23-6 at the break, the energy was evidently low amongst the home fans and the rapper's performance flopped.
'Imagine your team getting thrashed on Thanksgiving in front of millions and then you had to sit through a Jack Harlow halftime show,' a different fan added.
Many others pointed out the low-budget look of the set for Harlow's performance, as the Louisville native stood in front of an amateurish snow display and on top of a white tarp.
Jack Harlow performing on the Mall Santa's setup,' one fan joked. Former NFL defensive end Chris Long said,' This jack harlow set budget was like 36 dollars.'
And ESPN's Pat McAfee added, 'Feels like Jack Harlow had no chance with that set design.. he was walking on plastic at one point.' Other fans harkened back to a more well-received Thanksgiving performance, when Creed performed 'Higher' in front of Cowboys fans in 2001.
'Jack Harlow could never,' RedditCFB wrote in a post along with video of the Creed performance.
Elsewhere in the NFL, Dolly Parton and Steve Aoki will hope their halftime performances in Dallas and San Francisco respectively are better received.
After Harlow's mini-show, the Lions went on to lose 29-22.Â
This is what fans has to say:
@saltyvixenlove #fyp #fypシ゚viral #nfl @NFL #dailymailupdate #jackharlow @Detroit Lions #saltyvixen #saltyvixenstories #lionshalftimeshow #memestiktok #memes ♬ original sound - Salty Vixen Love
