It would be wildly unfair to compare Coldplay to Beyonce and Bruno Mars. First, Chris Martin is in an actual band and writes his own music (that’s a hit at Beyonce, not Mars, since Mars does in fact co-write his songs). Second, his songs have longstanding impact, and the guy doesn’t dance. Why? Because he doesn’t need to. Anyone who has attended a Coldplay concert is well aware of Martin’s live-performance skills, and in fact — I became a fan only AFTER seeing them live for the first time via my friend’s extra ticket. Having said all that, it’s the Super Bowl, and if you can’t dance, you better call upon people who can. Stay in your lane, and go to others for the glitter. And who better to bring it than Beyonce? Only Queen Bey can use the Super Bowl as a venue to debut a new song, executing insane choreography, great costumes, and dominating more than just the stage itself. Bruno Mars also deserves accolades, but even the Uptown Funkmaster himself couldn’t hold his own in the Beyonce dance-off, using his turn to simply tilt his head and flutter across the stage with his arms behind his back. Seriously Bruno, you couldn’t push yourself just a tad harder with the choreography? It might not be Chris Martin’s lane, but it’s certainly yours. But Bruno also brought it, and just about anyone would look lesser next to our eternal Single Lady. Watch below to see one of the best halftime shows I’ve seen in some time, and then enjoy some very funny tweets at Chris Martin’s expense. It might be mean spirited, but something tells me Martin can take a good joke.
Chris Martin was the Left Shark of this year’s halftime show pic.twitter.com/MWV9B0VkcK
— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) February 8, 2016
I want to point Chris Martin out as an exemplary ally because he did not even try to steal focus. He knew. We all knew. Champion lane-stayer
— Sara Benincasa (@SaraJBenincasa) February 8, 2016
The Make-a-Wish Foundation outdid themselves with Chris Martin. He’ll never forget that.
— nicwegener (@nicwegener) February 8, 2016
Chris Martin kind of looks like the guy who sings with the band at his own wedding.
— Danny Zuker (@DannyZuker) February 8, 2016
This year's halftime show pic.twitter.com/QRYOjJ5X5d
— 9GAG Gifs (@9GAGGifs) February 8, 2016