Athletes rip on lackluster Super Bowl

Warning: Story contains coarse language

Athletes from across the sporting landscape took to social media to share their disgust or disinterest in this year's Super Bowl.

Super Bowl LIII was a slog for the first three-and-a-half quarters, prompting these tweets from some celebrity viewers.

By the second half of a three-point game, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was begging for NBA insiders to break some news.

Man where Shams, Woj, Haynes, McMenamin at????.... 3/4"aTMi

- LeBron James (@KingJames) February 4, 2019

James was also unimpressed with the halftime show, which featured one song from Travis Scott.

Soooooooo...... This halftime show though. That's all for Travis or nah?!?!?!

- LeBron James (@KingJames) February 4, 2019

Me next year at halftime show! NOT!! pic.twitter.com/lcUAqJgWNM

- LeBron James (@KingJames) February 4, 2019

Former UFC two-belt champion Daniel Cormier couldn't help but hide his Louisiana roots.

A horrible super bowl is fitting when you cheat! #whodat

- Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) February 4, 2019

MLB pitcher Jered Weaver couldn't believe the Rams' offensive output.

3 fucking points??

- Jered Weaver (@Weave1036) February 4, 2019

NFLers who weren't participating in the low-scoring affair were ready to critique the action.

This game is ass

- Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) February 4, 2019

My ai is open

- Kenny Britt (@KennyBritt_18) February 4, 2019

A punt is the highlight of this game

- Matt Barkley (@MattBarkley) February 4, 2019

Let me know when the game back on..

- Eric Ebron (@Ebron85) February 4, 2019

Kickers the #SuperBowl MVP candidates to this point? "

- Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) February 4, 2019

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