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50 Greatest Event Flops in History

FLOP No. 9 – Super Bowl XLVII Blackout (2013)

Gatheringpoint.news: The 50 Biggest Flops in Events History

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David Adler
Aug 26, 2025
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The Promise: The NFL’s marquee event—sports, pageantry, and Beyonce. Broadcast live to over 100 million viewers.

What Happened: Shortly after halftime, the stadium went dark. A partial power outage suspended the game for over 30 minutes. Confusion spread among fans, commentators, and organizers.

What Failed: No clear ba…

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