{"id":1641,"date":"2026-02-12T01:43:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T01:43:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsnowtrendi.xyz\/?p=1641"},"modified":"2026-02-12T01:43:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T01:43:31","slug":"man-who-played-moving-bush-in-bad-bunnys-halftime-show-reveals-how-much-he-was-paid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsnowtrendi.xyz\/?p=1641","title":{"rendered":"Man who played moving bush in Bad Bunny\u2019s halftime show reveals how much he was paid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Bad Bunny\u2019s Super Bowl LX halftime show on February 8 didn\u2019t just dominate the stage \u2014 it ignited social media. While the music, choreography, and surprise guests drew praise, one unexpected detail captured the internet\u2019s imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The performance was a vivid tribute to Puerto Rican culture, blending cinematic visuals with nonstop energy. But amid the spectacle, viewers became fixated on the massive green \u201cfield\u201d surrounding the stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At first glance, it looked like tall grass or sugarcane. It wasn\u2019t. The swaying greenery was actually made up of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 500 dancers were disguised as plants, standing motionless to create the illusion of a living sugarcane field. The detail went unnoticed by many until clips began circulating online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One performer, Andrew Athias, revealed he flew in from Philadelphia to take part. The role required an athletic build and the ability to wear a 50-pound costume for hours. His main instruction was simple: don\u2019t move and \u201cbe one with the grass.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secrecy was the hardest part. Performers signed strict non-disclosure agreements and couldn\u2019t discuss the show for weeks. Despite earning about $18.70 an hour, Athias said the experience alone made it worthwhile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another dancer, Jos\u00e9 Villanueva, described the moment as overwhelming, saying standing on the field during the show nearly brought him to tears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The performance also sparked wider debate. While some public figures criticized it, others defended its cultural significance, noting its celebration of Puerto Rican life and Spanish-speaking communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From human \u201cgrass\u201d to symbolic gestures and surprise appearances, Bad Bunny\u2019s halftime show continues to unfold online \u2014 proving that sometimes the smallest details leave the biggest impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/newsnowtrendi.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/631155935_1203637368592966_969705568377152272_n-815x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsnowtrendi.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/631155935_1203637368592966_969705568377152272_n-815x1024.jpg 815w, https:\/\/newsnowtrendi.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/631155935_1203637368592966_969705568377152272_n-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/newsnowtrendi.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/631155935_1203637368592966_969705568377152272_n-768x964.jpg 768w, https:\/\/newsnowtrendi.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/631155935_1203637368592966_969705568377152272_n.jpg 868w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bad Bunny\u2019s Super Bowl LX halftime show on February 8 didn\u2019t just dominate the stage \u2014 it ignited social media. 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