After months of anticipation, Super Bowl LX has come and gone, but one moment continues to captivate audiences: Bad Bunny's incredible halftime show.
Taking place on February 8 at Levi's Stadium in California, the Puerto Rican rapper brought his vibrant culture to the spotlight in a 14-minute performance that has become a major talking point across social media.
While the Seattle Seahawks triumphed over the New England Patriots with a 29-13 victory, it was Bad Bunny who stole the show.
The Surprising "Grass" on Stage: Real People, Not Props
One of the most fascinating aspects of Bad Bunny's halftime show was the striking visual of tall grass and greenery that covered the stage.
At first glance, viewers assumed this was simply part of the set design. However, in a twist that caught many by surprise, the grass was actually made up of real people dressed as plants.
The innovative design was a nod to Bad Bunny’s hometown of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, and brought a unique touch to the performance.
However, it wasn’t as simple as rolling carts of grass onto the stage. According to Wired, the logistics would have been too complicated, so the team came up with a creative workaround - using dancers to mimic the moving grass and bushes.
Meet "The Reese’s Guy": Behind the Grass-Covered Performers
Andrew Athias, known online as "The Reese’s Guy," was one of the 500 dancers who embodied this unique role as living greenery.
Flying all the way from Philadelphia, Andrew revealed the physical and logistical demands of the job.
Speaking with Business Insider, he explained that the role wasn’t as easy as just standing still. The performers had to meet strict physical requirements, such as being between 5'7" and 6' tall, having an "athletic build," and being able to endure wearing a 50-pound costume for up to five hours.
Despite the discomfort of wearing the heavy costume for such long stretches, Andrew said he was willing to do it for the experience, even if he wasn’t paid much.
"I would have done it for free anyway," he admitted. In fact, he earned $18.70 per hour, which covered time for dress fittings and rehearsals, but it was the unforgettable experience that made it worthwhile.
The Role of Secrecy: A Challenge for the Performers
While many would consider the chance to perform at the Super Bowl a dream job, the secrecy surrounding the event made the experience even more intense.
All performers were required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before the show, preventing them from discussing any details of the performance or sharing information on social media for two weeks.
This secrecy became particularly difficult for Andrew when he saw fans speculating online about the setlist. "It was so hard to have so much knowledge and power and not be able to do anything with it," he admitted.
The performers’ commitment to maintaining secrecy made the anticipation even more exciting, but it also added an extra layer of pressure.