Some of this is incremental improvements. Personally, I don’t view an ASL interpreter as “media representation”, but rather a necessary enhancement to the experience of those in attendance – or watching. And, unlike some, I don’t really think this is an “equal access” issue. They don’t need to do a split screen, but a PiP option would be a nice and easy thing to do. Technology is way past this capability – so use it. As far as in the stadium experience, I haven’t been able to confirm it online, but perhaps they had the ASL displayed on the jumbotrons, meaning anyone further away from the field could see this…games I’ve been to (never the Super Bowl) often display something on the in stadium broadcasts not easily seen in the entire stadium? Additionally, there were streaming options available that showed the entire ASL performance of each of the songs.
Was it perfect? No. Will it improve? Yes, thus my incremental improvement comment above. I mean, since the US Barriers Act and the ADA were implemented, access has improved – dramatically. Curb cutouts, ramps, dedicated public seating, public transportation access, accessible restrooms, online mechanisms to determine accessibility for those concerned (have you seen this option in Google maps??), and the list goes on for folks with non-mobility related issues. No, it’s not perfect, but this whole uproar is making perfect the enemy of good. Be constructive, advocate for yourself and for improvements when and where deficiencies are identified.
Some of this, and certainly not all of it, fake outrage is what gives DEI and being “woke”, which truly just means being aware and empathetic that others have a different life experience than your own (and not the lies and garbage being portrayed negatively in some political circles), a bad rep.