Oops! Can we show that on TV? (PG-13)

[Armadillomon]

By now I'm sure everyone here has heard about the infamous Super Bowl Halftime Show. If not, what happened was this: Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson were singing onstage. At the end of the song, with Justin singing the line "I'm gonna get you naked by the end of this song" or something like that, he rips off part of Janet's top, revealing her right breast on network televison in front of millions of people. CBS, which aired the Super Bowl, and the NFL are both saying that they didn't know that this would happen. Justin Timberlake said it was a "wardrobe malfunction." The expression on Janet Jackson's face indicated (to me, at least) that it wasn't supposed to happen. And now, the FCC is looking into the situation, which is [I]NEVER[/I] a good thing. What I want to know now is, what do you think? Was it planned? Or was it merely a "wardrobe malfunction?"

EDIT: Don't worry. The attachment shows a [U]covered[/U] Jackson's reaction to the event.

[Semjaza]

It was totally planned. According to what I've read, the decision to let her do this went all the way up to the highest people involved. MTV hosted the half time show, in case someone doesn't know... but I'm not sure if the decision was made by MTV or CBS itself.

MTV.com even alluded to it in one of their news blurbs before it even happened. Plus, you don't wear a medallion on your nipple if you don't know your shirt is going to be ripped off lol.

Obviously this all blew up in CBS's face, though, as the Superbowl has a rather large [i]family[/i] audience. From what I've heard, MTV isn't welcome to be responsible for any more halftime shows heh.

It's all backtracking currently. They're just trying to cover their ***** right now.

[Domon]

It was totally planned, I mean a "wardrobe malfunction" is just Timberlake trying to keep himself out of major trouble. Personally I think it was perverted and just down right wrong. Also, from what I've heard from some shows and sites that Justin was doing this as revenge on Britney for kissing Madona, but I think that's a little childish if that was the reason and just goes to show how immature some people can be. However, if its a different story and they were doing it as a "stunt" then Timberlake and Jackson should be barred from performing at any kind of football game, wether its to sing the National Anthem or a halftime show. Also I agree with CBS, MTV waaaayyyy overstepped their boundaries with the half-time show so I can uderstand CBS taking away the privlege of organizing the half time show from MTV. Personally I think the whole thing was too damn lewd, with the exception of Kid Rock; he was the good part of the show, the rest was just sexual perversion. Pity I missed the pre-game show, I really like Aerosmith, they should have performed instead of Jackson who really looked like a hussy anyways.

But anyways, off my rant I think MTV really did over step their boundries with that, and it was planned I mean that thing over Jackson's breast wouldn't have come off so easily if it weren't made to come off like it did.

Sorry for the ranting but that's just my opinion about the whole thing.

[Genkai]

There's no possible way anyone can convince me that this was an accident. Why the heel would he reach over and pull that off if that wasn't the intention.

It has publicity stunt written all over it. Janet has an album coming out in a month or two.

[justAfan]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Semjaza Azazel [/i]Plus, you don't wear a medallion on your nipple if you don't know your shirt is going to be ripped off lol.[/QUOTE]

I have quite a few friends who wear nipple medallions. And they don't plan to have their clothes ripped off.

But I do agree that it was intentional.


[URL=http://drudgereport.com/mattjj.htm]This is the best info on the topic, including statements from different execs...WARNING - THIS DOES HAVE CLOSEUP PICS OF THE ANATOMY IN QUESTION![/url] [color=red][i]If the link and the content are inappropriate to post, please tell me [/color][color=blue]politely[/color][color=red] and I will remove it. I'm new, these boards are different from most, I did read the rules, and I'm not sure if my warning of content makes it acceptable. I posted it because the article which accompanies it is very informative and not for the photos themselves.[/color][/i]

[Oukan05]

I believe for all the Janet Jackson fans, it could've been planned out for the big final of Halftime. I however didn't see that. I was actually too busy posting in this site. Although, the halftime show turned out pretty cool to me. I think Janet didn't really expected that to happen. Justin had to be an idiot to pull that stunt. From Janet's reaction, I think she was shocked herself; so I don't blame her for that. I'm not sure if MTV planned that without telling her or she must've forgot her bra at the dressing room; it's just my opinion. With Janet, she looked like she felt really ashamed and embarrsed; I hope she'll be ok. I'm a Janet fan myself. Hmmm...maybe her outfit just needed a few more stitching; "OBVIOUSLY!!"

[Dan Rugh]

You know how you can tell it was planned? Just look at the clothing she was wearing. The outfit strategically had snap buttons that detached the breast cup from the rest of it. For what other reason would a clothing designer do that if not for it to be removed?

[justAfan]

[url=http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=494&ncid=763&e=1&u=/ap/20040203/ap_en_tv/fbn_super_bowl_jackson]It was planned. Janet Jackson admitted that they planned it after their last rehearsal and that MTV, CBS, and none of the other agencies involved had any idea it was going to happen. Read her statement here. THIS STORY CONTAINS NO PICTURES, So it's safe to view lol[/url]

[Semjaza]

I really don't believe that no one involved had any idea. Especially with MTV making a reference to Janet doing something "shocking" during the Half Time show days before it even happened. Strange that they've totally removed that line from their site after all this, isn't it? lol

[TheShinje]

[size=1][color=3366CC] Strange indeed ^_^

Funyn thing is, shocking as it may be, i wouldn't put it too far past MTV to pull something like this.

There (MTV) excuses are so paltry, there is no way I believe this to be anything other than a huge publicity stunt.[/size][/color]

[Armadillomon]

[B][SIZE=1][font=centurygothic][color=darkblue]Yep. It was definitely planned, but not to go as far as it did. Janet Jackson's agent said that the black part of the cup was supposed to come off, but the red article of clothing underneath was supposed to remain behind. That's her official story. The new question is, with as little force as Justin used, how did the red part come off too? Most clothing takes effort to tear off. Which implies that Janet's red top was also [I]designed[/I] to be removed in such a manner.

Now to the latest news from the FCC: The FCC is threatening to fine not just CBS, but [I]every single CBS station[/I] that aired the Super Bowl, $27,500 each. That's most likely every CBS station in the country. I think that the only ones that should receive a fine are Justin and Janet, and maybe MTV. I don't think the FCC should fine anyone from CBS. We'll see what happens...[/B][/SIZE][/font][/color]

[the_fizz]

[color=royalblue]Sure, I think it was planned. I mean look at how many people are talking about it and how they (Justin and Britney) are with each other, they have always got to do something better and more outrages then the other one. So, sure they wanted to do it and I might even buy that it was only suppose to show a red lace cover, if that is as far as it was suppose to go, pasty and all. [/color]
:rolleyes: :flasher: :eek:

[Chichiri's Girl]

[b]Be prepared for lots of quotes lol[/b]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Stephanie Ayler [/i]
[B]I believe for all the Janet Jackson fans, it could've been planned out for the big final of Halftime. I however didn't see that. I was actually too busy posting in this site. Although, the halftime show turned out pretty cool to me. I think Janet didn't really expected that to happen. Justin had to be an idiot to pull that stunt. From Janet's reaction, I think she was shocked herself; so I don't blame her for that.[/B][/QUOTE]

Now you see there's a thing called 'acting'. That's probably why she looked so 'surprised'.:rolleyes: It deffaintly wasn't all Justin because did you notice that she just stood there waiting for him to pull it off. If a guy was reaching for something on myu chest I'd a) put my hands up, b) slap his face, c) deliver a quick one to the groin. I wouldn't just stand there waiting. So [i]obviously[/i]
it was planned and she knew about it.



[QUOTE][b] not sure if MTV planned that without telling her or she must've forgot her bra at the dressing room; it's just my opinion. With Janet, she looked like she felt really ashamed and embarrsed; I hope she'll be ok. I'm a Janet fan myself. Hmmm...maybe her outfit just needed a few more stitching; "OBVIOUSLY!!":rolleyes: [/B][/QUOTE]


Well as I said before she deffiantly knew about it. MTV wouldn't pull a trick like that without telling the artist. It just isn't done. At least not on purpose and that was deffaintly done on purpose. as for her "forgeting her bra" well that just isn't true. You wouldn't [i]wear[/i] a bra with that outfit. In case you've noticed that stars, well actually most people now, don't wear as many undergraments as much as they use to. And for her looking ashamed and embrassed where? When she was clutching her breast after it was uncovered? I don't know, she didn't look that ashamed or embrassed there.

[QUOTE]Yep
. It was definitely planned, but not to go as far as it did. Janet Jackson's agent said that the black part of the cup was supposed to come off, but the red article of clothing underneath was supposed to remain behind. That's her official story. The new question is, with as little force as Justin used, how did the red part come off too? Most clothing takes effort to tear off. Which implies that Janet's red top was also designed to be removed in such a manner.[/QUOTE]

It's true here's a website that has that featured story.

[URL=http://drudgereport.com/mattjj.htm]Warning! It contains a close up of Janet after it's been taken off to show the snaps! You have been warned! lol[/URL]

See the black part was meant to come off and well probably the red part too. As Armadillomon said ripping fbric isn't all that easy yet Justin manged to rip both off without any trouble at all.

[QUOTE]It was totally planned, I mean a "wardrobe malfunction" is just Timberlake trying to keep himself out of major trouble. Personally I think it was perverted and just down right wrong. Also, from what I've heard from some shows and sites that Justin was doing this as revenge on Britney for kissing Madona, but I think that's a little childish if that was the reason and just goes to show how immature some people can be. However, if its a different story and they were doing it as a "stunt" then Timberlake and Jackson should be barred from performing at any kind of football game, wether its to sing the National Anthem or a halftime show. Also I agree with CBS, MTV waaaayyyy overstepped their boundaries with the half-time show so I can uderstand CBS taking away the privlege of organizing the half time show from MTV. Personally I think the whole thing was too damn lewd, with the exception of Kid Rock; he was the good part of the show, the rest was just sexual perversion. Pity I missed the pre-game show, I really like Aerosmith, they should have performed instead of Jackson who really looked like a hussy anyways.

But anyways, off my rant I think MTV really did over step their boundries with that, and it was planned I mean that thing over Jackson's breast wouldn't have come off so easily if it weren't made to come off like it did.[/QUOTE]

I agree. She did look like a hussy. And all the dancers didn't help
either. Before she came on stage they were all laying around it way that you wouldn't want little kids to see. And lots of little kids saw. I can't belive I missed the pre-game show! I love Areosmith. Oh well...I can't say much for the rest of the half-time show either. They all did their performances way to quick. I did like the "oh Diddy you're so fine" part. heh. :toothy: The rest of it kinda sucked.

Really such a drastic change from last year. I mean last year it was Gwen Staffani(sp?) and Sting. i think Shaniah Twain was in there too. Well I don't imagine we'll ever see MTV doing a half-time show. First the Britney-Madonna-Christina(yes she was in that kiss too lol:D ) and now this. What happened to keeping your clothes on(cause they were wearing skimpy outfits at the awards too)? Okay my ranting is over. Sorry if I offended anyone but that's just my opnion.

[XxmagentaxX]

I dont get what the big deal is... It's not like anyone hasn't seen a boob before. People can be so lame sometimes.
It's just a freakin boob!!

[Domon]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by XxmagentaxX [/i]
[B]I dont get what the big deal is... It's not like anyone hasn't seen a boob before. People can be so lame sometimes.
It's just a freakin boob!! [/B][/QUOTE]

[COLOR=darkblue][SIZE=1]As true as this [b]may[/b] be it was during the point in time where kids younger than teenagers would be watching the game with their parents and this is on a big TV station that does not push the envelope like what happened. Plus not to mention the fact that it was the SUPER BOWL!! I mean its the only football game where you get to see the halftime show on TV and Jackson and Timberlake ruined it for thousands of people and their kids.[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[ilikepie]

i feel that the whole evnt was definitely planned by both Justin and Janet AND MTV and CBS. For one thing, clothes do not just "malfunction". Normal clothes, as far as i know (:D), are much stronger than that. For another thing, when you have a half-time show produced by MTV, there's bound to be something crazy (cough VMA's cough). And the thing that makes me believe that this was planned the most is that CBS didnt do a thing to stop it! All live broadcasts operate on a 7-second delay. So, we actually see what happened seven seconds after what actually happened. 7 seconds may not seem like much but actually count up to 7. In that time, any normal human being would be able to press the button to stop the broadcast yet they didn't and the only logical reason for this is that it was planned.

Personally, I feel many people are blowing this WAY out of perspective. She was only exposed for one second and it wasn't in your face, it was decently far so that you couldn't see much. I find it fascinating poeple complain about this but don't complain about many of the other things in the superbowl that could be considered "kid-unfriendly (the commercials, Other parts of the half-time show ex.Nelly grabbing "down there") I think that our society has many worse things being put into children's brains than this.

[The Vampire: Ed]

Definitely a stunt. She wasn't as popular as she use to be, and showing her breast on TV has launched her back into the headlines.

[DeadSeraphim]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by The Vampire: Ed [/i]
[B]Definitely a stunt. She wasn't as popular as she use to be, and showing her breast on TV has launched her back into the headlines. [/B][/QUOTE]
Was it really the kind of publicity she's looking for though??? She may be in the news, but at what expense to her dignity? It was definitely planned, there is no doubt.

[Semjaza]

Sex sells in the short term.

I've seen more close up pictures of it since then and I can see a bit more why people got into such a fuss over it. In most pics it looks like this metal piece that just covers her entire nipple... but it's a piercing and everything shows through it. It wasn't quite that obvious when it was shown on TV and now it's obviously been blurred when it's rebroadcasted. It's a bit much for any TV show, let alone something live being shown at dinner time around the country on CBS of all places.

The close-ups also show what someone else mentioned earlier... the only things that seemed to be holding that part of the shirt in place were a few button snaps. I suppose it could have only been meant to come off a small bit instead of the entire thing, but too late now lol.

[Warlock]

Oh, c'mon, isn't it obvious? Her mechanical boobs overheated and their protective casing detached to supply rapid cooling - thus preventing a meltdown. ^_^

Though, hmm, not much else to add. Though I must admit, while usually the Superbowl doesn't get [i]too[/i] much of a mention down here, this year has been an exception. But I must say, it was really silly for MTV to pull a stunt like this when you consider the number of [i]children[/i] watching...

[Guest lavalamp]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by XxmagentaxX [/i]
[B]I dont get what the big deal is... It's not like anyone hasn't seen a boob before. People can be so lame sometimes.
It's just a freakin boob!! [/B][/QUOTE]

Exactly.

I think it's funny how parents are outraged that their children saw a boob but don't mind their children sitting through the entire sexual piece before.

People are making a big deal out of it because they can. There is so much hypocrisy in there being any sort of investigation regarding this because if a boob is so offensive, I don't understand why the other 90% of CBS programming isn't. It's not like they threw down and started having hardcore sex. The world saw a glob of fat.

Oh rapture.

[The Vampire: Ed]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by CrH [/i]
[B]Was it really the kind of publicity she's looking for though??? She may be in the news, but at what expense to her dignity? It was definitely planned, there is no doubt. [/B][/QUOTE]

Well, in all honesty, I believe another reason for her doing what she did was to help her brother, Michael, out. I mean they've been going on and on about him since his arrest and all, and I think she knew how easy it would be to draw attention away from her brother's predicament. Hell, everyone knows that a female celebrity showing her breasts, or kissing another women will push anything and everything off the front page. Anyone remember the infamous Madonna/Britney kiss? That single kiss, which only last a few second, took up the news for weeks. No one cares about a murder, or pedophile charge when a female celebrity, especially of Janet's caliber, does something outrageous.

So it helped her out in two ways. She gets publicity, and her brother doesn't now that it would only do harm to his image. Sure it's going to still be mentioned, but it won't be the main focus anymore. At least that's what I think.

By the way, is anyone else finding it amusing that they think so little of this stunt, and are outraged at it, but yet they have to replay it fifty times, as well as layer news papers, magazines, and web sites with pictures of it while still saying how disgusting it is having to see it? I think it's quite hilarious.

[Queen Asuka]

[color=hotpink][size=1]What really pisses me off about the whole ordeal is that all you hear about the super bowl is Janet's boob. Well, damn, too bad for all those football players who worked their ***** off to get where they were, to play hard in the game, and for the Patriots to pull off their pretty close victory. Though I missed the game, I'm sure it was stunning and really fun to get into. But wow, I didn't even hear who WON the super bowl because no one wants to talk about anything but Janet Jackson. If I was a player on one of the two teams, I would be HIGHLY pissed.[/color][/size]

[Circ]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by The Vampire: Ed [/i]
[B]By the way, is anyone else finding it amusing that they think so little of this stunt, and are outraged at it, but yet they have to replay it fifty times, as well as layer news papers, magazines, and web sites with pictures of it while still saying how disgusting it is having to see it? I think it's quite hilarious. [/B][/QUOTE]

I call it the "American Media Paradox"

[DuoMax]

Horrors. A breast on television. What ever shall we do? Quick shield the innocent children's eyes, for letting them see a naked breast will surely scar them for life.[/sarcasm]

I don't see what the big deal is. I mean, your kid is gonna see a breast at some point in their lives -_-