Katy Perry‘s halftime show was one of the most highly anticipated events of Super Bowl XLIX. And as soon as it began, social media began to blow up (like a “Firework”) in response. While there were some haters criticizing Perry’s vocals and her lack of dance moves, the overwhelming cacophony was supportive.
Her tricks throughout the performance — like her mechanical lion entrance, her entrancing 3-D stage effects and her high-flying finale — seemed to get the most attention, followed by comparisons of her flying “Firework” to the star from NBC’s “One to Grow On” PSA campaign, and all of the “Hunger Games” references.
Once Lenny Kravitz joined a show that already saw Perry riding a lion into the stadium wearing a flaming dress, people were convinced this was a lost chapter of the popular book and film series.
Perry’s Katy-Cats kept the hashtag #KatyPerryHalftimeShow trending deep into the night on Sunday. As the game continued, her fans stayed online to praise her colorful performance, while defending her from any detractors.
We’ve gathered some of the best and most memorable tweets about Perry’s Super Bowl halftime performance below.
Amazing entrance love the tiger Katy #HalftimeShowKatyPerry
— Quaneshia❤️ (@Thatchick_Nesha) February 2, 2015
Ok I love the chessboard stage. The 3D graphic is stunning! #HalftimeShowKatyPerry — Marcus Kan (@mistermkan) February 2, 2015
So much for wearing my flame dress to work tomorrow. #HalftimeShowKatyPerry
— Sal Guerrero (@SalDGuerrero) February 2, 2015
Wait, and @LennyKravitz is here?? Yup, totes the #HungerGames. #HalftimeShowKatyPerry — Ahna Ziegler (@banahnaruth) February 2, 2015
Better effects than Sharknado #HalftimeShowKatyPerry
— Scottro (@DjScottro) February 2, 2015
Don’t have to take acid now, know what it’s like #HalftimeShowKatyPerry — Dan Murrell (@MurrellDan) February 2, 2015
Where’s Darren Criss? He can sing Teenage Dream way better than her… #HalftimeShowKatyPerry
— m*k (@MadiLionv3GLEE) February 2, 2015
i like KP but so far this performance has been like a little kids morning show… #HalftimeShowKatyPerry — Jwow (@joaoschiavinato) February 2, 2015
Can we invite Missy to every half time show after this? #KThanks #HalftimeShowKatyPerry
— Lossip (@LossipOfficial) February 2, 2015
She’s singing into a Wii controller #HalftimeShowKatyPerry — Matt Brown (@TeshnoMatt) February 2, 2015
#HalftimeShowKatyPerry now featuring the star from NBC’s “The More You Know” PSAs.
— Chris Harnick (@chrisharnick) February 2, 2015
Does anyone know how much a rocket fueled star costs? Looking to trade in my Ford Fiesta #HalftimeShowKatyPerry — Kylie (@TheKylieHodges) February 2, 2015
Yeah…it was tooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much going on. #HalftimeShowKatyPerry
— RioMCMVIII (@JudasAffiliated) February 2, 2015
$500million down the tubes!! @nbc that was horrible! #HalftimeShowKatyPerry #fail — Anthony Gallino (@antonebone) February 2, 2015
What a let down #HalftimeShowKatyPerry but @MissyElliott worked it! The only reason to have watched it!
— Coty (@Cotyhh) February 2, 2015
Class act all the way @katyperry ! Entertaining, classy and fun! #HalftimeShowKatyPerry — Jeff Martin (@JeffMartinMedia) February 2, 2015
Everybody thought Katy’s performance was gonna flop she actually did pretty good idc what anybody says lol #HalftimeShowKatyPerry
— Jeremy (@fatalattracion) February 2, 2015
Who wore it better? #HalftimeShowKatyPerry pic.twitter.com/a4RuOlo4rx — Jaclyn Houk (@just_jaclyn) February 2, 2015