SPORTSbyBROOKS has an EXLCUSIVE! today in which they EXCLUSIVEly tell you that they have learned EXCLUSIVEly that the Eagles will perform during halftime at Super Bowl XLII this coming February.
An announcement was not imminent, but a source said the likelihood of a deal being struck between the band and the league is "90%". The NFL's initial choice as headline halftime performer was Garth Brooks, but negotiations with the country performer broke down.
I don't understand. I mean, I know the Eagles aren't going to play in the Super Bowl, but I don't see why they'd play the halftime show. Does Donovan McNabb sing or something? Whatever, at least it's not Garth Brooks. The NFL must be totally "desperado" for an act.
(I went with bold, italics, and quotes 'cuz I hate it when puns are too subtle.)
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The NFL must be totally "desperado" for an act.
Nah. They just didn't want Janet Jackson again because she's such a Witchy Woman.
The NFL couldn't get anyone more contemporary and edgy? Like Perry Como?
Last I remembered, the Eagles contracted a bad case of ED in the Superbowl.
And I'm already gone from thinking about watching the halftime show.
Matt, why don't you take it easy.
@UU: Please bold your puns. Spent an hour trying to figure out your comment.
And couldn't perform.
There. Perfect!
@WDYA, my bad. I'm better than that.
Praying that Joe Walsh doesn't have a wardrobe malfunction.
If they need to stay at a nice Hotel. California is right near Arizona.
Wow. An I thought I was the only person under 40 that loathed the Eagles. (The band.)
Note to all you purveyors of pun: Just because you can think of an Eagles song and use it in a sentence, that does not mean it is funny. DO NOT TYPE IT INTO TEXT BOX. It will only make Janet Reno look funnier than you.
Brian Dawkins plays the triangle.
Puns are witty
And The Dude is right….The Eagles fucking blow.
I know they picked the Eagles for the halftime show because everyone knows they won't be busy that day. The Seahawks will be just as available!
Fucking east coast bias.
@Bloof, I thought everyone under the age of 40 hated The Eagles. I know I do. And trust me I'm well aware puns usually aren't funny ,even though I made one, thats why they are called puns.
Do you have any Kahlua?
Does Donovan McNabb sing or something?
"We (Black halftime acts) have to do a little extra. Oh he could've hit that note here, we could've gotten bigger applause if he had've rocked it"
On Don Henley: "Let me start by saying, I love that guy, But he doesn't get criticized as much as I do"
This is great… because we all know the Eagles are known for their fun and upbeat songs.
This must be The Last Resort for the NFL. I mean all this wasted time for the halftime show.In The Long Run, James Dean, will be On The Border looking at a Tequila Sunrise with his Lyin' Eyes. The will most certainly be a Heartach Tonight, I know.
It could be worse. They Might Be Giants.
8-year-olds, Dude.
Last I
remember, the Eagles got Erectile Dysfunction and couldn't perform in the Superbowl.Yea I put it all together in a pathetic last effort to make my joke funny. I thought it was funny so eat me with your witty commentary.
I'm with UU on this one. I don't know anyone under 40 who likes the Eagles.
What a horribly overrated sack-of-crap band they are.
@UU: I misphrased. You're right, no one under 40 likes the Eagles. And the only ones that listen to them now are middle aged guys that:
I like them and meet none of the criteria outlined by Bloof. What can I say, my musical taste is diverse. May be crappy to some, but hey….
I have nothing to add, but does this move surprise anyone? I am just thankful the easy listening station wasn't playing some Michael McDonald when the programmers were mailing this one in. The Super Bowl might have canceled itself from shame.
I'm 25 and I like them, and sadly I fall under everything Bloof said.:(
Hey Punch, can you lend me 10 bucks for gas and an Old English? I'll pay you Friday.
I hate the fuckin' Eagles, man.
The Eagles aren't that bad people. They were doing a lot of Coke when they were big, so what the fuck do you really expect? Be thankful Michael Bolton was not mentioned in the above piece.
Will the halftime show be sponsored by Levitra? Because I doubt these guys could get it up for even a New York Minute
I hope the Eagles don't bring me down and that they shine a little love on the crowd.
Am I doin it right?
Listen, is Glendale, Arizona anywhere near Winslow, Arizona?
A corner in Winslow, Arizona?
Standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona?
Fuck you. Chris Berman is laughing.
You just know that this is the best news Chris Berman has heard in awhile. Now he can bring back all his hilarious Eagles-related nicknames!!! What? You mean he never stopped using them.
Tons of church youth group kids are into the Eagles. At least they were back when I was in youth group. In 1975. Shit! All my friends are over 40! Why did I even bother waking up from this 25-year coma? How did my junk bonds do?
I would volunteer to log Walden Wood any day!
Everyone just Take It Easy!
OK someone already used that,
Give me a break I'm The New Kid In Town.
I can't tell you why, but we've taken it to the limit.
I'm going out on a limb here with no puns, no witticisms, an actual straight comment. "Hotel California" was rated #49 on the "Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, which must surely make it the most overrated song of all time.