Posted 5 February 2019 (but written during the Super Bowl)
This Sunday night, Spongebob made an appearance during this year’s halftime show. The acts performed that night were from Maroon 5, Travis Scott, and Big Boi.
During this very brief appearance, a scene in the style of the “Spongebob” episode “Band Geeks” (2001) was played. The scene was similar to that of before the marching band’s performance at the Bubble Bowl with newer animation and was created for the occasion. Then after that…Um, was the song “Sweet Victory” ever played as promised?
I’m sure millions of “Spongebob” fans were expecting to hear some form of “Sweet Victory” (the song featured on “Band Geeks”). I watched the entire halftime show and I heard no trace of it unless I missed it. I felt the “Spongebob” marching band scene was randomly placed and not quite the tribute that was announced.
What could they have done differently?
For me and others to enjoy a performance of some sort, they could have somehow incorporated someone covering “Sweet Victory” or have the original singer (David Glen Eisley) to sing it. As a finishing touch, images or scenes from “Spongebob” or special costumes could have been used. The song “Sweet Victory” is to be sung in a very heartfelt fashion. If that was a tribute to “Spongebob” or whomever associated with such, what a complete disappointment! There was no tribute!
One thing I realized: I can hum along to more Maroon 5 songs than I thought. MmmMMMM.
If I can I could re-watch the halftime show and give you an update to tell you whether I was wrong or not.
That classic “Spongebob” scene needs a better tribute, especially during a football game. A better tribute can be done!
Update: I haven’t had the chance to re-watch the performances yet but I see on the internet that very many Spongebob fans are not very happy at the lack of a “Sweet Victory” performance. Good thing I’m not alone there. So apparently I really didn’t miss anything.