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Super Bowl viewers were disappointed when the Halftime Show teased "Sweet Victory" by Spongebob Squarepants, only to drop the song in favor of Travis Scott's performance of "Sicko Mode."
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During the halftime show, headlined by Maroon 5, a vignette of the classic cartoon appeared, leading many to believe that the show's cult-favorite tune would be part of the festivities.
A petition was launched for Maroon 5 to play "Sweet Victory" during their halftime show to honor Steve Hillenberg, who created the Nickelodeon staple.
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Twitter was nonplussed with the omission:
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The petition, launched in November, reads in part, "As some of you may or may not know, Stephen Hillenburg — the creator of Spongebob Squarepants — has passed away recently. As a tribute to his legacy, his contributions to a generation of children, and to truly showcase the greatness of this song, we call for 'Sweet Victory' to be performed at the Halftime Show."
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