Jack Harlow Rallies Detroit Lions Fans Following Terrible Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show Performance

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Admittedly, I don't know much about Jack Harlow. I remember making fun of ESPN choosing him as the celebrity guest picker for College GameDay last year. That was a disaster. But, apparently Harlow and sports go hand-in-hand, as the Detroit Lions chose him as their Thanksgiving Day halftime show "entertainment."

He's a rapper, I guess? Maybe that makes me the old guy (I'm only 34, by the way) who doesn't get "what the kids are into."

Anyway, he performed a halftime show after a disastrous first two quarters for the Detroit Lions against the Green Bay Packers.

The Detroit Lions had Jack Harlow perform the halftime show during their Thanksgiving Day contest against the Green Bay Packers.

The Detroit Lions had Jack Harlow perform the halftime show during their Thanksgiving Day contest against the Green Bay Packers. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

His show fit the theme of the day for Detroit: disastrous. Again, maybe I just "don't get it."

However, I am not alone.

Not be that guy, again, but the best part of the show was when it ended. Not just because I didn't have to listen to Harlow ... sing? ... any more, but he actually attempted to hype of the Detroit Lions crowd.

That's tough to do after the first half they had, but give Harlow credit for adding in "This game ain't over!" before leaving the stage so that America could go back to enjoying Thanksgiving Day football.

Maybe it worked, too. The Lions came out of halftime, got the kickoff, and drove down the field for an immediate touchdown. David Montgomery scored and then got the 2-point conversion for the rare Thanksgiving Day octopus.

If the Lions come back to win this game, does that mean Detroit is obligated to use Jack Harlow for halftime show activities? I sure hope not.

We don't need to repeat this next Thanksgiving. Once was plenty, thanks.

This is one of those times that we can do without the Thanksgiving Day leftovers.

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Dan began his sports media career at ESPN, where he survived for nearly a decade. Once the Stockholm Syndrome cleared, he made his way to Outkick. He is secure enough in his masculinity to admit he is a cat-enthusiast with three cats, one of which is named “Brady” because his wife wishes she were married to Tom instead of him.