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February 4, 2004  |  Various Authors  |  News
TiVo Users Watch Super Bowl Half-Time Again and Again

When Justin Timberlake tore off part of Janet Jackson's leather corset during Sunday's Super Bowl half-time show, TiVo users took notice. They took notice again and again, using TiVo's digital video recorder (DVR) function to replay the event and to pause at the crucial moment in order to discern just what it was that Jackson had revealed to millions of Americans. TiVo said that particular halftime stunt was the most replayed moment not only of the Super Bowl, but of all TV moments that the young company has ever measured.

TiVo said it measured audience behavior among 20,000 users during the Super Bowl. At the time of the "wardrobe malfunction," as Timberlake coined the incident, TiVo measured a 180 percent jump in viewership. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Michael Powell launched an investigation into the incident.

Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake get naked by the end of the song.

2004 marks the third year that TiVo has released details of its second-by-second review of how Super Bowl viewers used their TiVo units. In addition to pausing and replaying the Jackson and Timberlake finale, TiVo users used the technology for commercials. The top two commercials based on user behavior, according to TiVO, are from Bud Light: a romantic sleigh ride interrupted by a flatulent horse and a sharp-toothed dog demonstrating his unusual way of scoring a cheeky beer for his master.

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i thought that was funny

Susan Brady -February 3, 2004



i thought that was funny

Susan Brady -February 3, 2004



I did not see the vulgar act but it does not surprise me given the M-TV garbage that is a sad part of our perverse culture. I only pray that CBS has to answer to the FCC for this stunt of near porn and that families can enjoy sports as they once were able to do before smut was allowed on to prime time viewers. God help us!

Lin Bradley -February 3, 2004



"God Help us"? this has nothing to do with Porn or R-rated stuff. it was a boob. the average american child will see 30,000 VIOLENT images by the time he is 16. Do you really think a half covered boob will tip him over the edge and turn him into a phsyco?

americans are pathetic when it comes to morale values. Guns are ok, nudity is a sin.

/back to subject matter Tivo has proven once and for all that sensationalistic programing wins everytime. you show a boob, or two girls kissing (madonna/britney) and you get a huge response, sell more CD's, sell more DVDs and sell more hardware.

we'll see more and more of this, and of course, more people will complain and turn a non-issue into a big issue, and it will snowball. get over it america, every second person on the planet has boobies.

Jon Sebastian -February 3, 2004



Janet is an artist and a business woman. I applaud her manipulation of American culture on a large scale. Whether you are one of those people who think nudity is no big deal, or one of those who will forever have junior in therapy because he saw a half-second clip of a half-exposed nipple, you're talking about Janet today. Don't forget to buy the album!

Ms. Jackson if you Nasty -February 3, 2004



Vulgar? are you kidding me? ok, the timing wasn't good - dinner time in the US, but vulgar, I hardly think it's any worse than the beer commericals or victoria secrets ads we see all over billboards, TV and websites.

MJ -February 3, 2004



Sad:( But True!!!! No one else in the world knows if this was meant to happen, except for Janet & Justin.... Further more it seems as if everyone has to have there nose in there business.... Please!!! This is no worse then porn on the web or your own child going through the langera section of the Sears catalog in the bathroom or at a friends house. We as a nation seem to worry about more of the little things that happen, which are less important and none of our business, but are very entertaining. LETS everyone gang up and start blaming CBS, which had high ratings, MTV who had provided the half time show, and start Ganging up on Janet and Justin.... WHAT A JOKE!!!!!! Two very talented singers that busted there but in front of the world and now we want to make it a big deal... HELLO!!!!! Let it go!!!! There are much more issues for the American people to worry about. I.E. Terrorism, Econonmy and getting us back on our feet.. As for the higher ups I don't want to mention your names... However your initials are FCC complaining about what Janet and Justin did on public Television... Why don't you start worrying about #1... YES!!! That means yourself...... By the way, when you start saying that it had upset all the TV viewers in America... Start speaking for yourself and not everyone.. Because opinions are like, well you know! Everybody has one.

DO -February 3, 2004



IT WAS FUNNY AND IT ROCKED

BOB FRANK -February 3, 2004



It was so rude and unexpected but the people go what they wanted

THE KING OF ENGLAND -February 3, 2004



it was the best thing to do for justin

JR Atkins -February 3, 2004



excellent!

sam -February 3, 2004



I just saw 4 advertisements for porn on my computer in the time I have taken to write this... the world needs to calm down! It's just a booby!!! I assure you, little Johnny will not be scarred for the rest of his life... Seriously though, the world could be worse. There could be starving children, gun violence even sex on TV and our computers!!! Imaging how crazy that would be...(for the people who have too much time on their hands... give it up!)

RS Janzen -February 3, 2004



The Janet/Justin stunt would have been great for the upcoming Grammy's Music Awards to top the Madonna/Brittney stunt, but it was in poor taste for the Super Bowl. I was in a room full of adults and we were all thinking......"was that suppose to happen?", but considering the context of the song that they were singing together, "I want to rip your clothes off after this song", there is no doubt, that it was planned between Janet and Justin. Unfortunately, people are talking about the half time show and not the real performance of the wonderful talented atheletes that made a spectacular Super Bowl. Lets not forget, Houston, Texas, the host city, really rose to the occasion and has set a higher standard for cities that will host the Super Bowl in the future. These are the subjects that we should be discussing, not the prank that Janet and Justin pulled off. It was not an event, for such STUPIDITY!!

J. Hayes - Dallas, Tx -February 3, 2004



does anyone have it saved on video that could email it to me? I unfortunatly did not see it and want to see what all the hype is about. Email to goldeneyeframing@astound.net Thanks

Greg Gordon -February 3, 2004



I believe that it was a plan gone wrong, that it. I'm sure Janet and Justin know what they are doing and what is expected of them as entertainers, but as all of us are human, they are as well. Mistakes will happen as was the case in the 2004 superbowl halftime show. I do believe there are more important issues than this, and we as a people need to recognize that instead of an unfortunate mishap on stage which in fact really doesn't affect any of us. Leave poor Janet and Justin alone, they are great entertainers. Instead, get on Bush and the US's issues.

Lorena Rodriguez -February 3, 2004



What's the big deal? My 11 year old stepson was watching and now he is a man! If you've seen one boobie, you've seen them all!!!

kelly -February 3, 2004



It is a shame that some entertainers have to stoop so low. What ever became of good talent?

tazz -February 3, 2004



gotta love my TIVO! This is massive publicity for the superbowl, jackson/timberlake and of course a great stunt for TIVO, most red-blooded males will now be at there local tech stores buying a TIVO so they dont miss out on the next wardrobe malfunction.. :-)

we wonder what will be in store for us at the 2004 grammys (this weekend)

TIVO Lover -February 4, 2004



Accident??? if you believe that i have a bridge i'd like to sell you. seriously people, it's just a boob. i find it fascinating that cable/sat tv is full of all sorts of gun violence, drug references, etc., on a daily basis yet a bunch of yahoos get upset at something like this. my personal opinion: janet should show her fans BOTH of her boobs and alot more as thanks for the substantial success she enjoys. get used to it folks, the precedents have been set and it's only going to get worse. (c'mon janet, you've come this far - go ahead and get buck naked for us!!!)

BIG MIKE -February 4, 2004



I just wish it had been the other way around - Janet exposing a little something of Justin! I don't know why this is such a big deal. Boobies are on TV all the time. Get used to it.

Kristen -February 4, 2004



Ya'll are over doing this whole thing. just because she wanted to show the world her boob doesn't mean that she is the freaking devil! maybe it was planned.....SO!!! Who cares, im 16 and have seen 10 times worse in advertisments on my computer while looking up home work. This is a bunch of free publicity for her and she knows it! So maybe you think down of her now or whatever but ya'll need to grow up and GET OVER IT......IT JUST A BOOB! Its not like she showed everyone EVERYTHING (thank god), but who cares?

Lisa Anderson- Daytona Beach, Fl -February 5, 2004



what is the difference in her showing her boob and the health channel showing the birth of a baby or for that matter the nature channel showing animal mate? Get over it.

mikey -February 5, 2004



.........and if she did it on National Geographics, who would give a damn?.

John -February 5, 2004



i didn't get to see the game, but mostly what i've heard is about the half time show, not what a great game it was. ok, so some people are pissed, some don't care, some liked it, and some are pissed that others are pissed. bringing up all the other problems in the world is not going to help the argument. the point is, it wasn't supposed to happen, not during a family event. i know that most of the shows on primetime are worse, temptation island (HELLO?!!!) but bottom line, it wasn't supposed to happen. though they are sorry, i do think the consequences should be carried out, as they were with the streaker.

mottzalott -February 5, 2004



well i think dat janet and justine should hook up afta that incidet lol

Heather -February 5, 2004



Matthew 5:28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

James -February 5, 2004



You can follow the crowd and be led to hell or you can be a leader and lead to heaven.

James -February 5, 2004



Do you realize what you say is being listened to, what you do is being watched, what you hear is being overheard. Want proof

TiVo said that particular halftime stunt was the most replayed moment not only of the Super Bowl, but of all TV moments that the young company has ever measured.

How do they know?

TiVo said it measured audience behavior among 20,000 users during the Super Bowl.

2004 marks the third year that TiVo has released details of its second-by-second review of how Super Bowl viewers used their TiVo units.

God is also listening, watching, and overhearing

James -February 5, 2004



Surely thou hast spoken in mine hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy words. I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee. The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.

James -February 5, 2004



I will sign off for now. You keep believing that it's ok to follow after what others do and you will be led straight to hell.

James -February 5, 2004



Everyone is so ashamed what happened at the half time show with Janet Jackson that they didn't noticed how pathetic one of the bud light commercial was. It was one with the horse and sleigh and the couple. This commericial was planned from the beginning and approved. With the incident with Janet Jackson whether it was an accident or not was tame compared to the commercial. Kevin

Kevin -February 5, 2004



james... get over it.. go read your bible!! it was jus a boob! wow! thats nothing compared to what they show on tv on a daily basis. an i mean come on.. millions an millions of guys were watching..id show a lil something too!! :)

Marie -February 5, 2004



I find it interesting that alot of people are talking about how the half time show was so boring before jacksons boobs were shown. It just kind of shows you how pathetic america has become that we don't consider something "interesting" enough until someone is stripped of clothing and the fact that we're all so used to it that its not even a big deal.Guess what, it used to be! Some time ago, married couples couldn't even sleep in the same bed on TV and now we're watchin em havin sex in the bed on TV. yea sex sells... what does that tell you of todays society??? And Marie...I wouldn't be tellin everyone that if you had a chance to be on live tv you would go bare to get some guys (even a millionm guys) attention. Hun, thats just stupid. Your proving yourself to be a fast,and easy slut by saying that.

Anna -February 5, 2004



James, please go push your bible somewhere else. We’re all sorry you saw a boob on tv, in good time if you pray enough you'll forget about it. You should have more manners than to bring God and the bible in to such petty dribble, we're not all Christians and not everyone has your views. You’re also taking this extremely bad, maybe you should seek the help of a therapist or write CBS and MTV if you’re so disgruntled. Why did a breast exposed for only seconds embarrass you so much? Regardless of the reasons why it happened little boys are not going to rip the shirts of little girls and most children will forget about this, that is if you let them. If you keep discussing it the thoughts and image will never go away, plus you should raise kids to not be ashamed of their own bodies. In the end I don't appreciate you saying we're all going to hell because of one boob during halftime. There’s a whole lot worse things going on. Your kids could tell you I’m sure they watch the news. In closing let me just say it was as much a surprise to me and my family as it was to yours and everyone else. The difference between you and me is that I can coupe and not get crazy, I’m not damming everyone, I’m just going along with my life. There will be worse to come so consider giving up your tv.

Jill -February 6, 2004



James, OMG man, get a fraking LIFE! the human body is natural. we dont all need to follow a book written by a bunch of stoned old dudes from many years ago.

also, on the TIVO note, they ASKED for people to monitor, they dont do it without your permission, so it's ok, it wasnt' completly big-brother.

Mark -February 6, 2004



Mark, you said "I will sign off for now. You keep believing that it's ok to follow after what others do and you will be led straight to hell."

I guess we shouldnt follow the bible then. look like you'll be roasting with the horned guy soon.

Sid, LA -February 6, 2004



I have a hard time understanding why this is such a big deal for people. On any Tuesday you can turn on NYPD blue and see the side of a breast or someones a**. Please if this was the worst thing that had ever happened then we would be pretty darn lucky. I think everyone should just move on with their life and try to focus on the things that really matter! Not Janet Jacksons breast(which by the way was mostly covered and only visible for 4 seconds)everyone is making this a bigger deal then it is. Get over it already!

Jennifer -February 6, 2004



all i hear is people saying that "you see this on national geographic all of the time" or other types of educational tv shows. my first response to this is those tv shows are EDUCATIONAL

Dani -February 6, 2004



all i hear is people saying that "you see this on national geographic all of the time" or other types of educational tv shows. my first response to this is those tv shows are EDUCATIONAL, they are to provide you with information NOT to increase someones popularity or give some guys a hard on. second-you will never see a full out "boobie" on public telivision the FCC makes sure of that, if you are seeing "boobies" on your tv its because you stay up late to see hbo or sin-to-the max (cinamax) or you pay for it. and those of you claiming you see pop ups while doing your homework-james was right it is because YOU visted that site. but lets just pretend it was an accident that you went to that particular site because you were doing a search(it happens) you can get rid of it, you can get rid of porn pop ups. its not that hard, its not rocket science (espically for people who claim to know so much about our society-tv and internet). and sorry some of you dont want to hear the truth (james' comments) he is true that life will take you straight to hell. seriously if you even have the slightest thought in your mind that there might be a God, that is God tring to get your attention. also in the latest press release Janet and Justin both admitted that it was planned and that was what they wanted to do (plus the context of his song tipped it off). i do not watch tv last at night on certian channels because i know what could be on, they should have give some warning because i didnt want to see that.

Dani -February 6, 2004



Jennifer, when I watch NYPD I expect to see sex, violence and language, thats why I dont let my 10 year old daughter watch it. I did NOT have the choice when it came to the superbowl. I expected sports, all I got was breasts - where was my choice? JJ and JT took the choice away from me.

James Drake -February 6, 2004



I think that there has been too much conflict for this performance! Janet is a truley gifted and beautiful woman, as well as her brother, Michael. There has been so many things that has been aired on television more revealing than this. To all of those women who are complaining, GET OVER IT ALREADY! We all have breasts! As far as Justin goes, he is one of the most talented singers we have today. He was simply performing an act! He has the voice of an angel and in my opinion, He is simply wonderful!

alicia -February 7, 2004



oh and by the way if there are any agencies looking for models, check out my website at www.musecube.com/ALU/ and anyone who wants to make a comment on my comment can contact me at alicia_usery@yahoo.com

alicia -February 7, 2004



it is just a nipple

patsy -February 7, 2004



People are hateful to each other for their oppinions...

ann s -February 7, 2004



lin bradley and all you other critics are f**kin b**ches, leave janet alon and except the fact that the american and world culture has changed

j -February 7, 2004



well if it's not such a big deal to all of you who said it's fine then, why did jj release a video apologizing and why are the networks in a funk about it? and why was jt a sell out saying he was "appauled?" whatever people...it's a shame she(jj) still has to get that much attention from the world after being around tv land and the music industry for like 20 years! no one has any class what-so-ever anymore.

tooth and nail -February 9, 2004



it made me vary vary HARD

randy eads -February 10, 2004



Forgive them father for they know not what they do.

James -February 11, 2004



Isaiah 45:22-24

Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.

I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.

Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed

Romans 14:11-14

For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.

So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.

I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.

Philippians 2:9-11

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

James -February 11, 2004



John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

James -February 11, 2004



Romans 3:23

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

James -February 11, 2004



Psalms 53:1-4

The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.

God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.

Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become filthy; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge?

James -February 11, 2004



Romans 3:11-14

There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.

They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:

Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:

James -February 11, 2004



John 10:9-15

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!

James -February 11, 2004



I give God all the Praise and Glory

Signing off now

James -February 11, 2004



Oh, and Paul from England

We Americans were not so pathetic when we had to save your butts from Hitler now were we. Thank You!

James -February 11, 2004



Oh, Paul from England one more thing

If Americans are so pathetic why are you wearing our jeans, drinking our Pepsi and coke, eating our McDonalds, watching our movies, listening to our music etc. Oh by the way the Beatles you can have them back now were done with them. God and America No.1

James -February 11, 2004



Paul from England

I apologies, I ask your forgiveness. Satan had impaired my judgement for awhile and I took it out on you. I have no ill feelings toward you or England again I hope you accept my apology.

James -February 11, 2004



i loved to see jannet jacksont NUDE!

jake isley -February 21, 2004



I like it ,lol.Let then think about themselves.Look at the streets.

Tony -March 3, 2004



Hi, perhaps you can help me, I'm looking for Tivo's web site in England Please answer me at : asikoren@netvision.net.il

Thank you for your time, Asi

Asi -May 21, 2004



justin timberlake is gay

bleepybop -January 7, 2005



it was so great and funny and i loved it because there both so hot!!!!

nicole -February 6, 2005



Hey america calm down over this lttle thing, its not a big deal. Many kids out there have already saw a boob or a naked chick. Its not going to hurt them.

Well i thought it was really cool to see janets boobs. I would like to see them again to. lol.

kyle -January 18, 2006



i wish they were naked if the world was watching i'd have an erection and strip

big boy -February 5, 2006



i love sex, do any of yall. i'm live for ***********. write if you a girl and wanna **** me

big boy -February 5, 2006



i have a big dick and love ****, i wish they did more of that stripping stuff

big boy -February 5, 2006



they right, it was just a boob. exactly it was awesome!

big boys rival -February 5, 2006



im gonna log off and go jack off. you know what that means. you rub your dick realy fast and sperm comes out and feals good

big boy -February 5, 2006



it was ******* awesome

big boy -February 8, 2006



it was ******* awesome

big boy -February 8, 2006



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