The Los Angeles-based group, which includes Adam Levine, Jesse Carmichael, Mickey Madden, James Valentine, Matt Flynn, PJ Morton, and Sam Farrar), performed at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday.
They also brought out rapper Travis Scott and Outkast member Big Boi to sing Sicko Mode and The Way You Move, respectively.
Following the halftime show, Twitter was filled with mixed reactions from spectators.
"When the dream I had for 15 years is teased and then promptly crushed in front of my eyes," a user wrote.
When the dream I had for 15 years is teased and then promptly crushed in front of my eyes.#PepsiHalftime pic.twitter.com/xSwAADrHVs
— Jonathan da Camara (@mindless_motion) February 4, 2019
"Well, that was a waste of time," another one said.
https://twitter.com/fakeglove/status/1092232197178765312
*sips coke* #PepsiHalftime pic.twitter.com/8ddVA51xb7
— Sabrosina (@sabesdesina) February 4, 2019
"Yeah this halftime show was a failure and a disappointment," penned a fan.
https://twitter.com/FadedEliot/status/1092231784367050752
#pepsihalftime “wErE gOnNa HaVe A gReAt HaLfTiMe ShOw” pic.twitter.com/wSYi0TS3iA
— Katfish ✨ (@xLunvie) February 4, 2019
you’re telling me THAT WAS IT? #PepsiHalftime pic.twitter.com/2wNQsUwmUS
— ALYSSA LEE (@alyssafrrst) February 4, 2019
When a tribute turned sour
People signed a Change.org petition to have the group perform Sweet Victory, and even Maroon 5 hinted at a Spongebob segment in a video shared on Twitter.
Considering the show's creator, Stephen Hillenburg, died in November, fans were hoping that Maroon 5 was going to pay a heartfelt tribute. Instead, the Spongebob Squarepants episode was played for a few seconds and soon interrupted by Scott's performance of Sicko Mode. Needless to say, fans weren't impressed that they didn't get to hear the track Sweet Victory during the show.
"They really had the nerve to show us a spongebob clip and NOT play sweet victory, and I’ve never been more ruffled," said another.
https://twitter.com/enazmi_sey/status/1092232452356169728
"When they only referenced Spongebob and didn't play Sweet Victory," remarked a user.
When they only referenced Spongebob and didn't play Sweet Victory #PepsiHalftime pic.twitter.com/DGmuG1wCur
— Alex Herrera (@Micboom008) February 4, 2019
When they only show 5 seconds of Sweet Victory #PepsiHalftime pic.twitter.com/1PJcdacZnj
— Andrew (@oreodunker123) February 4, 2019
#PepsiHalftime How can i have my halftime show WITHOUT MY SWEET VICTORY pic.twitter.com/rJAdf0vmiu
— small tiddy goth gf (@beanadraganna) February 4, 2019
"The only reason I watched the halftime show was for sweet victory and now I’m disappointed so thanks guys 2019 is going to suck," penned one.
The only reason I watched the halftime show was for sweet victory and now I’m disappointed so thanks guys 2019 is going to suck #PepsiHalftime
— Bradley Wheeler (@BradleyW224) February 4, 2019
Everyone’s face when spongebob only played for 3seconds #PepsiHalftime pic.twitter.com/qx7p5QiIA9
— CHA-NAIL (@bowllensecyaga) February 4, 2019
Even a shirtless Adam Levine couldn't save the show
The front man started off the halftime performance fully clothed, but was left shirtless by the final song, Moves Like Jagger. Fans generally weren't impressed by the partial nudity, and some felt like it promoted a double standard.
"You think Adam Levine took off his shirt cause he knew this show was awful?" wrote a user.
yah think adam levine took off his shirt cause he knew this show was awful? #PepsiHalftime
— Hot Glue Gun Kelly (@not_THAT_vine) February 4, 2019
"I was expecting Spongebob Squarepants not a strip joint."
I was expecting Spongebob Squarepants not a strip joint #PepsiHalftime
— Jonathon Baker (@scoutingfun98) February 4, 2019
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