Viral Super Bowl Grass Costumes from Bad Bunny's Halftime Show Hit eBay
The instantly recognisable grass costumes, affectionately dubbed "grass bunnies" or "bush people," which became a standout feature of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime show, are now being sold to the public on eBay. At least two of the iconic sugarcane grass outfits worn by backup performers during Sunday's nearly record-breaking spectacle have been listed for sale, with asking prices reaching as high as $5,000.
What the Costume Listings Include
One listing, posted for $5,000 or best offer, comprises a comprehensive package. This includes a green sweatsuit in a medium-large size, a balaclava or ski mask, a shoulder harness, gloves, safety glasses, and the large prop arms that made the performers inside nearly undetectable. Notably, the seller is also including an official in-ear radio used during rehearsals with surprise halftime show guests Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. The package is rounded out with an official Super Bowl LX tote bag and an NFL credential as proof of participation in the historic event.
"All in all, I really do not want to part with this, but you'll be helping me pay off my student loans and will be helping me with my grandparents' medical! God bless America and God bless Bad Bunny," the seller wrote in the listing description, highlighting the personal financial motivations behind the sale.
A second listing is priced at $4,499.99, with a current bid of $1,125 at the time of reporting. This mix-and-match set includes large sweatpants, a small sweatshirt, a numbered cast-member arm strap, an in-ear radio with earpiece, a balaclava, grass shoulder and forearm pads, and the same official Super Bowl LX tote bag. "Don't miss out on a chance to own a piece of Super Bowl LX Halftime Show History. All sales final. No returns," the seller cautioned.
The Gruelling Reality for Performers
The outfits became one of the most unforgettable elements of Bad Bunny's halftime show, a tribute to Puerto Rican culture that required the performers inside to stand perfectly still for nearly 13 minutes. According to Darren Rovel, founder of Cllct Media, performers inside these tree and grass costumes were paid approximately $1,300 for a total of 70 hours of work. This encompassed eight days of rehearsals plus the game-day performance itself, working out to roughly $18.70 per hour, with travel expenses also reimbursed.
Multiple performers have revealed on social media that the "bush people" had to meet specific physical criteria: between 5-feet 7-inches and 6-feet tall with an athletic build. This was necessary to handle the gruelling 40 to 50-pound costumes for durations of up to five hours during the extensive preparation and performance.
Record-Breaking Context and Political Controversy
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a monumental event, drawing 128.2 million viewers. This made it one of the most-watched performances in the event's history, though it did fall short of Kendrick Lamar's record of 133.5 million viewers. The performance took place during the showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, a game which itself reached a peak audience of 137.8 million, setting a new record for U.S. television broadcast. The Seahawks emerged victorious with a 29-13 win.
Bad Bunny made history as the first solo male Latin artist to headline the halftime show and the first to perform entirely in a language other than English. This landmark achievement sparked anger among some MAGA conservatives, including former President Donald Trump. They launched their own competing halftime show featuring MAGA-friendly artists.
"Nobody understands a word this guy is saying, and the dancing is disgusting, especially for young children that are watching from throughout the U.S.A., and all over the World," Trump raged on his Truth Social platform approximately 30 minutes after the performance concluded.
The sale of these costumes now offers fans a tangible piece of this culturally significant and controversial pop culture moment, immortalising the viral "bush people" from a halftime show that captivated millions and ignited political debate.
