I don't know; when my husband and I saw the "incident," the first words out of my mouth were, "Janet didn't need to to that. She is so far above that." In fact, I was SO upset about the whole thing, that's when I started to read and eventually post on message boards because I was curious about the opinions of other fans. When Janet issued her statement, I chose to give her the benefit of the doubt and believe her story. I just chose to believe that it was an accident even though I'm not naive to the fact that artists will do all types of things in the name of artistic expression,probably more accurately describe as promotion. In fact looking at that "replay" in one of the previous posts, it looks more and more like both Justin and Janet were completely shocked, but who in the public really knows for sure?

That said, I still think that people completely over-reacted to the incident whether or not Janet is telling the truth. And also, Justin DID NOT receive his share of criticism for even agreeing to rip-off her clothes in the first place and seemed to leave Janet alone to deal with the backlash. I mean, Janet may have said to him, "Let me handle this," or whatever, but Justin could have at least issued a statement countering this "I was a victim of circumstance" rumor that was circulating in the media.

Finally,without a doubt, this year has been challenging for Janet. In regard to her Damita Jo cd, I agree that there are some strong tracks; in fact, most of the cd packed with potential hit singles. Of course, it's not The Velvet Rope or some of her earlier works, but it's still a respectable release and deserved more airplay. Yet outside of the disappointing sales or lack of critical acclaim for her current release,the real sadness for me is that with all the "wardrobe malfunction" references, Janet and her music will forever be remembered for this single mistake, whether accidental or not, in an otherwise brilliant career. It just breaks my heart 'coz I've always admired her music, her dancing, and her public persona.

Immediately after the incident, she sobbed uncontrollably?

Wait a minute. I've got a question.

After the Super Bowl, wasn't she going around saying it was an accident. Then later say that ABC nor Mtv had any idea of the stunt? So which was it; an accident or a stunt?

thanks.

The reaction just doesn't look real to me. It's a slightly delayed one.
My only problem with this....is the panty waste she's performing with.

The reaction just doesn't look real to me. It's a slightly delayed one.
My only problem with this....is the panty waste she's performing with.

You may be interested to know that they were fooling around, rather sexually at Missy Elliot's party.

Chico1 said:

One more thing... If it wasn't intentional, why did she have on nipple decor?

Chico1 said:

Doesn't she wear body jewelry all of the time? Heck, maybe she work it JUST IN CASE there was an "accident."

Chico1 said:

You may be interested to know that they were fooling around, rather sexually at Missy Elliot's party.

True. What's really is a trip how Punk Ass Timberlake disassociated himself from her after the Tittygate scandal in order to apease the racist media. Timberlake is a fraud and I am glad that his exposed for the true racist that he is. He pimped his way to stardom using Black Music. However, when a scandal breaks out, he tries to set himself apart from anything remotely Black. Without a doubt, Timberlake has proven that he has fear of a black titty.

Interesting piece!

I've been a fan of Janet since 86 (shit, nearly 20 years ago ) and Control and despite that, I've always felt that her music has failed to grow up at the same rate her audience has.

Back with the Janet album, I could indulge her highly-sexed ramblings for a bit, but it's gotten very old. I've always felt she should leave the teeny-bopper songs to the teeny-bopper generation. There are younger women doing that sort of pop music nowadays, and both Janet and her fan-base are too old for that shit.

Don't get me wrong - "Damita Jo" had a few great moments, but it is mostly bubblegum. Listening to it makes me feel old, which is ridiculous when you consider Janet's age!

I still think Rhythm Nation and The Velvet Rope were her two finest albums... but instead of building on those great pieces of work she's tried to revert to the bubble-gum pop better left to the Britney generation.

Patti should've been first choice. Patti and Luther are sangers, not singers, sangers. Janet is neither. Let your voice be the next thing you work on instead of trying to come up with how nastier you can get.

TurnItUp said:

I could'nt agree with you more. It seems to me that sometimes they don't won't to reconize Patty the way that they should. She has paid more dues in the biz then most performers out there (with exception of Aretha and Tina). I was glad to see her on the Diva special b/c she tore it up. Go Head Ms.Patty.