Apparently CBS execs OK'd the Janet bewbie thing...

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BadNewsBears

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Originally posted by: conjur
Originally posted by: glen
Originally posted by: conjur
Originally posted by: glen
Whats the big deal? Aren't pasties legal on TV? They can have nudity in Europe, so this seems fairly tame.

How about the fact that it happened during what should be a family event at about 8:45pm while plenty of little children were watching (including my daughter)
Billions of other children see boobies and nothing bad happens to them.
Your daughter explode or something?
I grew up in Europe and saw nudity plenty.
If you are really worried about it, you can move to Saudi Arabia. I believe it is outlawed there.

I would just as soon not have my daughter see a guy rip a woman's clothing off on national television. Not quite something one would expect at a football game halftime show, eh? My youngest happens to like Justin Timberlake but she was rather upset at tonight's antics. Although, once I heard the lyrics to the song, I was starting to scoot her out of the room anyway. Just wasn't in time.

That's why I don't let them watch stuff like MTV or some movies. I happen to be a caring parent that monitors my children's TV viewing. I've been to Europe many times and I know full well what TV is like there.

Conjur don't let this seem like a hit against you. The only things a young'n shouldn't see is massive amounts of blood/gore, or super scary stuff, as they don't get freaked out at night. If they want to watch mtv, go ahead let em parents who think MTV is the devil just creep me out.
 

adams828

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the boob thing, whatever. but i really hope cbs never has the super bowl again. did you see that matrix-esque stuff they tried to pull? terrrrrrrrrrible!!! plus cbs sports always look funky
 

Dexion

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It's amazing how you guys can truly think it was planned.

I truly believe that Janet and Justin planned to take off a piece of clothing at the end of the show, but I don't think it was purposely made to reveal her breast. Here are the reasons:

Why did Janet look a bit distressed right after Justin pulled off the cup? I mean she looked like she was massaging her stomach as a reaction and then looked at Justin after realizing what happened.

Did you see Janet's and Justin's face/reaction? They both looked like the world collapsed on them. Download the clip and watch it again. I've seen photos of the non-cut footage that was not shown on TV(CBS cut if off). Janet had her right hand covering her boob, and Justin looked totally shocked. Why cover it if this was planned?

Did anyone else notice a red laced bikini bra under the leather? I truly think that they wanted to yank off the black leather top off Janet to expose a more clad Janet with the red top, obviously that didn't happen as Justin grabbed and ripped more than just that.
 

conjur

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Originally posted by: Munchies


Conjur don't let this seem like a hit against you. The only things a young'n shouldn't see is massive amounts of blood/gore, or super scary stuff, as they don't get freaked out at night. If they want to watch mtv, go ahead let em parents who think MTV is the devil just creep me out.

My daughters have no desire to see stuff filled with violence so I don't have to worry about policing them on that. My oldest (now 16) loves watching scary movies so I let her. Rented Children of the Corn for her 16th birthday! :D It was her idea. ;)

But, they both enjoy today's pop music (my youngest being 9) and I don't want them watching the vulgar and overly sexual tripe that's on MTV these days. That network offers nothing of substance. It's bad enough the lyrics on many pop songs these days.
 

conjur

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Originally posted by: Dexion
It was planned. Obvious as hell.

PLanned yes, but not the breast part. What's your take on the questions I pose then?

All planned. The looks and everything.

And, again, ever known a bra to tear so easily? :confused:

And the news on Extra! that Janet sent an assistant out 2 days before the Super Bowl to but those nipple shields?
 

conjur

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Originally posted by: Dexion
You didn't express your opinion on the points I brought up.

Well, perhaps I should spell it out....in bold.

I t   w  a  s   a l l   p l a n n e d.


Now, answer *my* question.
 

Dexion

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And the news on Extra! that Janet sent an assistant out 2 days before the Super Bowl to but those nipple shields

You truly believe that? LOL I wouldn't bet a dime on the things Extra says. And so what if she got that nipple shield 2 days prior, doesn't prove anything. Could be totally coincidental.
 

Dexion

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Well, perhaps I should spell it out....in bold.

I t w a s a l l p l a n n e d

OMG, Care to read my post? Just look upward! LOLOL

Are you saying that their reactions and gut instincts were planned as well? I mean Janet looked mighty awkward there rubbing her tummy right after Justin ripped it off. I mean, was that supposed to look cool/good. Didn't have a drop of showmanship there.
 

conjur

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Originally posted by: Dexion
Well, perhaps I should spell it out....in bold.

I t w a s a l l p l a n n e d

OMG, Care to read my post? Just look upward! LOLOL

Are you saying that their reactions and gut instincts were planned as well? I mean Janet looked mighty awkward there rubbing her tummy right after Justin ripped it off. I mean, was that supposed to look cool/good. Didn't have a drop of showmanship there.

YES! ALL PLANNED!!

How many times do I have to say it??
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I saw it happen live...on the CBS HD feed. It didn't look awkward to me at all. It looked PLANNED.

Esp. given that last line of the lyrics.


Now...AGAIN....what kind of bra tears away that easily???
 

conjur

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Originally posted by: Dexion
And the news on Extra! that Janet sent an assistant out 2 days before the Super Bowl to but those nipple shields

You truly believe that? LOL I wouldn't bet a dime on the things Extra says. And so what if she got that nipple shield 2 days prior, doesn't prove anything. Could be totally coincidental.

It goes against those saying it's something she's worn for a long time.
 

Dexion

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BAH! What kind of comment is that? IT was all planned. How? Obviously you don't understand my questions I put forward then. I have reasons to believe it wasn't planned the way it was supposed to. All shows have plans, so I would say yes there was plans behind this but the outcome did not turn out the way they wanted. Raed my first post on this thread if you want my reasons. Obviously Conjur you didn't read it thoroughly.

Timberlake mentioned "wardrobe malfunction". I have reason to believe it's true.

Now...AGAIN....what kind of bra tears away that easily???

I don't know, but it must have ripped somewhere. There was enough force there to rip one.
 

conjur

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Originally posted by: Dexion
It goes against those saying it's something she's worn for a long time.

Irrelevant. Doesn't prove anything.

So's her apology. She's lied about the whole thing. We're to believe her now? Her apology is irrelevant.
 

conjur

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Originally posted by: Dexion
BAH! What kind of comment is that? IT was all planned. How? Obviously you don't understand my questions I put forward then.

It's called a script and acting. It's not like these two people aren't "entertainers". Wake up!
Now...AGAIN....what kind of bra tears away that easily???

I don't know, but it must have ripped somewhere. There was enough force there to rip one.

Yeah....right. Well, maybe if it was made out of papier mache!
 

Dexion

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It's called a script and acting. It's not like these two people aren't "entertainers". Wake up!

OK. What was the point of Janet acting real weird after getting it pulled off. What was the point of Justin having that dissappointed face? what was the point of covering herself after it got pulled off? I mean, I understand where you are coming from but if Janet and Justin planned to get nude, why didn't they go further then? Why just one breast?

Did that look entertaining at all? Did that even look professional after the stint? Why they shock look on their faces? I want to hear your stance as to why they did all those things I just mentioned if it was planned, and what purpose?

 

Dexion

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So's her apology. She's lied about the whole thing. We're to believe her now? Her apology is irrelevant.

Since when did she openly admit that she lied? On what grounds can you say that? Her apology is irrelevant to this arguement(not saying that it's true or false). It brings no value or proof to what I'm trying to say. You brought it up anyways, I wasn't talking about it.

 

Dexion

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Yeah....right. Well, maybe if it was made out of papier mache!

Well you don't know. It could have been a loose string or broken rubber threads in the strap. Could be anything, it's fabric and can be easily torn off given the right angle and force it was ripped with. Ever tried ripping a pocket from a dress shirt? It's pretty easy. I can easily say that a bra has less stitching in comparison. Bra's are not made to with hold that kind of force, so it's not weird to see it rip or break.

We really don't have the details or know what happened with it, so your question isn't answerable.
 

conjur

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Originally posted by: Dexion
It's called a script and acting. It's not like these two people aren't "entertainers". Wake up!

OK. What was the point of Janet acting real weird after getting it pulled off. What was the point of Justin having that dissappointed face? what was the point of covering herself after it got pulled off? I mean, I understand where you are coming from but if Janet and Justin planned to get nude, why didn't they go further then? Why just one breast?

Did that look entertaining at all? Did that even look professional after the stint? Why they shock look on their faces? I want to hear your stance as to why they did all those things I just mentioned if it was planned, and what purpose?

The purpose was to one-up Britney/Madonna for the kiss. The "surprised" look was part of the act. Why just one breast? Guess Justin just didn't grab hard enough.

And, if you really think the bra was supposed to still be there, why are there no threads or torn remnants left behind? It was a clean rip. It was BY DESIGN!
 

conjur

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Originally posted by: Dexion
So's her apology. She's lied about the whole thing. We're to believe her now? Her apology is irrelevant.

Since when did she openly admit that she lied? On what grounds can you say that? Her apology is irrelevant to this arguement(not saying that it's true or false). It brings no value or proof to what I'm trying to say. You brought it up anyways, I wasn't talking about it.

When did she lie?? When did she lie?? Right after the show! Her and Justin both said it was an unplanned "accident"!

Do you not read the news?
 

Dexion

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And, if you really think the bra was supposed to still be there, why are there no threads or torn remnants left behind? It was a clean rip. It was BY DESIGN!

How do you know? did you inspect that ripped piece? As well it's a rubber band that holds the 2 cups of the bra together, if it snaps, it's gonna go behind her leather top instead of being exposed like a rag.

It was not by design, there isn't enough proof.

My arguement is, their reactions were enough to proove that they didn't intend it to be this way. And you have made zero comments about it. except saying "IT was planned!". Which holds no value at all.
 

conjur

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Originally posted by: Dexion
And, if you really think the bra was supposed to still be there, why are there no threads or torn remnants left behind? It was a clean rip. It was BY DESIGN!

How do you know? did you inspect that ripped piece? As well it's a rubber band that holds the 2 cups of the bra together, if it snaps, it's gonna go behind her leather top instead of being exposed like a rag.

It was not by design, there isn't enough proof.

My arguement is, their reactions were enough to proove that they didn't intend it to be this way. And you have made zero comments about it. except saying "IT was planned!". Which holds no value at all.

I have made my comment...it was an ACT! Jesus H. Fvcking Christ on a popsicle stick you're dense!

And, for the bra, I've seen the close-up HDTV screen caps. There isn't a shred of a thread leftover.
 

Dexion

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When did she lie?? When did she lie?? Right after the show! Her and Justin both said it was an unplanned "accident"!

Bah, I'm not even gonna argue with that. That's the dumbest thing I have ever heard. Right next to "Iraq has Weapons of mass destruction".