Coldplay are a band who very much divide opinion.
On one hand, their countless stadium tours and sell-out shows demonstrate they have a huge following of loyal fans.
On the other, plenty of people just don’t like their music, their aura or their plain old Coldplayness.
Naturally, when Chris Martin and co were booked to play the Super Bowl halftime show, it drew a mixed reaction.
And on the night itself, that was only exacerbated, as for every moment of praise.
That was spectacular!!!!!!! Thank you @coldplay thank you thank you thank you!!!!!! #SB50 #HalftimeShow #SuperBowl #emotional
— Jon V (@j_fychan) February 8, 2016
There was at least one tweet expressing the opposite sentiment.
WHY ARE COLDPLAY EVEN HERE
— Billy Dunmore (@Dunmoreorless) February 8, 2016
See.
UP&UP&UP. That was really good. Well done @coldplay. Xxxxxxxxxx
— Dominic Nozahic (@domnozahic) February 8, 2016
https://twitter.com/SheaSerrano/status/696509435808784384
People moaning about Coldplay as if the closest thing we have over here isn't a half arsed Crystals cheerleadering import at Selhurst Park
— Andy (@andyyy_1) February 8, 2016
https://twitter.com/FutbolsaCountry/status/696504288105861120
https://twitter.com/Alex_Edelman/status/696509444637773825
Uber but to drive Coldplay into the ocean
— Ryan Rosenblatt (@RyanRosenblatt) February 8, 2016
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