Bruno Mars performed during the half time show of Super Bowl XLVIII. The show started out different than some might have expected with a drum solo from Mars.
Some had him as early candidate as Super Bowl MVP:
Some thought it went down from there:
Some had high expectations.
Some werenāt fans.
Some were hoping Manning would get inspired:
Lots focused on his hair:
Most thought he killed it.
Then the Red Hot Chili Peppers came out and things got better.
Then things went from hype to more sentimental with a tribute to the armed forces before playing a slower song.
General reception was positive: