MIA sticks middle finger up at camera during Super Bowl halftime show

[SuperMillionaire]

I didn't notice it last night, but further examination of the footage reveals that British female rapper MIA apparently stuck up her middle finger at the camera during her performance with Madonna (also featuring Nicki Minaj, Cee Lo Green, and LMFAO) at the Super Bowl halftime show last night. I thought it was a great show, but when I saw the footage upon closer examination, I was shocked and disgusted at it. Her actions were tasteless and classless, and I think that instead of fining NBC and the NFL for her actions, they should fine the artist herself to make these artists accountable for their actions, especially on live TV.

[Quindiana Jones]

pix plz

[krissy]

i really like MIA
i like her music

did you feel the same way when janet jackson lost her bra during the same event a few years back?

[Bunny]

The blame during the Janet Jackson fiasco cannot be compared with the current outcry (which is dumb) over MIA's actions, as one was clearly intentional and the other one was not. The entire thing, both situations, are silly and fines by the FCC for something as dumb as this are nothing more than the FCC caving to pressure by "Family Groups" who think they actually stand for something.

Non-issue.

[charliepanayi]

MIA does something a bit silly and immature shock! As said, total non-issue.

[Mirage]

So fucking what, Supermillionaire? Why the hell do you even care about this enough to make a god damn topic about it?

[McLovin']

Think of the children.

[Shattered Dreamer]

British flavour of moment rapper flips off the crowd at the Super Bowl, this is a classic not a single fuck shall I give moment

[NorthernChaosGod]

So what? It's the Super Bowl, not Sesame Street.

[Miriel]

So what? It's the Super Bowl, not Sesame Street.
I know right.

As if a finger is any worse than any of the misogynistic commercials that were played during the superbowl. Please. This is a game where people pummel each other for millions of dollars. It's ain't all sunshine and daisies.

[Boney King]

British flavour of moment rapper flips off the crowd at the Super Bowl, this is a classic not a single smurf shall I give moment
I wouldn't call her a "flavour of the moment". She's been pretty consistently popular for a few years now, although she's definitely on the way out IMO.

But yeah, total non-issue. The only real issue here is how over reactionary and oversensitive NBC/NFL/FCC seem to be over this, and its implications for whatever entertainment they end up picking for the next Superbowl.

Which is to say, there is no real issue.

[Agent Proto]

Bunny is correct that this is pretty much a non-issue. First of all, you did initially say that you haven't noticed it right away while watching. Most likely many people were just the same. The finger went by unnoticed by many, unlike the wardrobe malfunction Janet Jackson had. That was so noticeable, it was the most TiVo'd moment in TV history. True story bro.

If anything, I'm sure MIA may get fined for this. Anything else? Just leave it alone. Who cares.

[Freya]

OHHH so that's who that was. I had no idea who she was. Her actions were not important because I didn't know nor care who she was. heh

[escobert]

Why does anyone care? Did anyone actually watch the friggen half time show? Does the NFL only want 14 year olds watching their sporting events??? After watching the opening act for the Pro Bowl and the halftime show of the Super Bowl I'd say yes they are expecting the crowd to mainly be 14 year old girls.

[Del Murder]

Well I for one was too disgusted to watch the rest of the game after seeing that incident and so I turned the TV off. Who ended up winning?

[Bunny]

Tampa Bay Chargers.

[charliepanayi]

British flavour of moment rapper flips off the crowd at the Super Bowl, this is a classic not a single fuck shall I give moment

She's not a rapper, and she's not a flavour of the moment, her debut record (still brilliant as well) came out almost seven years ago!

[Bolivar]

17 posts and still no pic? Here ya go:

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I used to like a little of her music, but I think it's funny that she was a kinda pro-revolution music figure, and here she is with Niki Minaj at the event which epitomizes American consumption in probably one of the most ridiculously extravagant half-time shows in its history. Throwing up a bird just seems... sad?

[krissy]

but I think it's funny that she was a kinda pro-revolution music figure, and here she is with Niki Minaj at the event which epitomizes American consumption in probably one of the most ridiculously extravagant half-time shows in its history. Throwing up a bird just seems... sad?

yeah i kind of agree. it's like 'here's my stand'. i hope she's getting enough money to build a lot of schools or whatever she's gonna do with it though. she's in the madonna video too... i dunno what's up with that. some sort of plan to become super popular and then be all 'hey ISSUES!' maybe

[charliepanayi]

17 posts and still no pic? Here ya go:

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I used to like a little of her music, but I think it's funny that she was a kinda pro-revolution music figure, and here she is with Niki Minaj at the event which epitomizes American consumption in probably one of the most ridiculously extravagant half-time shows in its history. Throwing up a bird just seems... sad?

Though it's still better than watching Iggy Pop in car insurance adverts.

[SuperMillionaire]

YOU HONESTLY THINK THAT MAKING A RUDE GESTURE LIKE THAT ON LIVE NATIONAL TELEVISION IS ACCEPTABLE?!?!?!?!?!

Seriously, there are no more "family values" on television anymore, and it sickens me.

[Unbreakable Will]

Eh, it happens Super. Non-issue in my viewpoint, if you're dead set on looking at it from a family values standpoint it's a far cry better than most of the the shit on television. I'd say pick your battles/thread topics and get over a rapper flipping the bird on live tv. :monster:

[Bunny]

"Family values" is a crock of shit. Just like morality or immorality - they are completely subjective.

[Agent Proto]

17 posts and still no pic? Here ya go:

35581

I used to like a little of her music, but I think it's funny that she was a kinda pro-revolution music figure, and here she is with Niki Minaj at the event which epitomizes American consumption in probably one of the most ridiculously extravagant half-time shows in its history. Throwing up a bird just seems... sad?

Taking a quick glance at that, I don't really notice the finger, and apparently many others haven't either. Read this (http://online.wsj.com/article/AP5ce9d7d8388e459c80d455e37098ec6d.html) and you'll see that several people didn't even notice the finger until NBC's apology. Though, I do think she should at least apologize for her action.

[NorthernChaosGod]

YOU HONESTLY THINK THAT MAKING A RUDE GESTURE LIKE THAT ON LIVE NATIONAL TELEVISION IS ACCEPTABLE?!?!?!?!?!

Seriously, there are no more "family values" on television anymore, and it sickens me.
It aired during a game where 200+ lb men manhandle each other for hours. I think people can stand seeing an upright finger.

[Jiro]

I think this is the least of america's problems

[krissy]

YOU HONESTLY THINK THAT MAKING A RUDE GESTURE LIKE THAT ON LIVE NATIONAL TELEVISION IS ACCEPTABLE?!?!?!?!?!

Seriously, there are no more "family values" on television anymore, and it sickens me.

what are family values

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeJmmQ5y9eQ


BREAKING NEWS UPDATE

http://www.hollywoodlife.com/2012/02/07/mia-super-bowl-middle-finger-apology-sorry-halftime/


so now what
i think we should burn her
how dare she insult our bald eagle like this

[Sephex]

The concept of family values is based off an ideology that was an illusion to begin with.

If one lets a simple hand gesture turn their world upside down, then they have either lived too simple of a life, or are trying to look for ways to get offended to justify some sort of misguided crusade.

[Cuchulainn]

I'm of the popular opinion 'who gives a smurf stop going out of your way to be offended'.

She's an idiot, you're an idiot for claiming offence. It's not even worth a smurfing paragraph.

PS: A middle aged women dresses like a middle aged hooker and dry humps dancers and you're put out by a finger. Interesting

[blackmage_nuke]

I wanted to make a humourous post but then I realised I have no opinion on this 'issue'.

[Quindiana Jones]

I'm glad Cuch is back, because as I said in the other vacuous thread on the same topic, prissy people should be offended at every turn until they stop being morons. Take it away, Cuch!

[Bolivar]

I think people being offended about a forum topic is far more oversensitive than being offended by an obscene gesture!

[Peegee]

This is what happens when you let women take off their Hajabs. All glory to Allah.

I'm not sure what you want. Ever since the JJ fiasco 'live' is really 'minus 5 or so seconds' so it's definitely the fault of the people who can't even be bothered to notice.

Anyway MIA probably did that to get advertisement, and you fell for it.

omg think of the children.

[Mirage]

YOU HONESTLY THINK THAT MAKING A RUDE GESTURE LIKE THAT ON LIVE NATIONAL TELEVISION IS ACCEPTABLE?!?!?!?!?!

Seriously, there are no more "family values" on television anymore, and it sickens me.

what are family values

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeJmmQ5y9eQ

"One fingered victory salute".

I must admit, that was a good one, George.

[The Man]

I think I'm going to start listening to MIA purely because of this thread.

[TrollHunter]

I'm of the popular opinion 'who gives a smurf stop going out of your way to be offended'.

She's an idiot, you're an idiot for claiming offence. It's not even worth a smurfing paragraph.

PS: A middle aged women dresses like a middle aged hooker and dry humps dancers and you're put out by a finger.
Interesting

I don't think anymore really needs to be said. This pretty much covers my opinion.

[Shiny]

Lawl, it's her finger. I fail to see how that shocks and disgusts. Perhaps I'm desensitized, or perhaps I'm more shocked and disgusted by things like children being sodomized in the Catholic Church. It was tasteless I will give you that, but to revert back to the same argument I used when the Janet Jackson controversy arose: how is watching men bang into each other any better? Teaching violent behavior is far worse than teaching rude behavior. With that said, I didn't even watch the Superbowl, but I like MIA—even when it looks like she dresses in the dark.

[charliepanayi]

I think I'm going to start listening to MIA purely because of this thread.

You should - go listen to Arular and Kala. Not so much Maya though, that was a bit messy and below par.

[Old Manus]

But what about that game though eh guys

[fire_of_avalon]

Mirage and Cuch you both know better than to treat other members as such. Mirage, if you don't give a fuck about the topic then please understand no one gives a fuck about you not giving a fuck. If you don't think the topic is worthwhile then don't post in it! Wow. What a novel concept.Cuch don't call members idiots. Again, you think the topic is dumb? The OP obviously doesn't and criticizing them isn't helpful. Or nice. BE NICER YOU JERKASSES.Also I don't think flipping the bird is that awful. I flip the bird at my nearest and dearest all the time.

[Bolivar]

ITT:

"OMG HOW DARE YOU MAKE A THREAD ABOUT DECENCY AND MANNERS I AM SO SMURFING UPSET RIGHT NOW, YOU MORON!!!"

[Quindiana Jones]

Haven't you already posted that once?

[DMKA]

When I saw the headline about this all I could think was "Who's MIA?"

[Bolivar]

Haven't you already posted that once?

How dare you have the nerve to notice and on top of that actually go ahead and post about it. If you're that incredibly sensitive, gtfo my internet.

[Breine]

I think I'm going to start listening to MIA purely because of this thread.

You should - go listen to Arular and Kala. Not so much Maya though, that was a bit messy and below par.

Actually, I rather liked "Maya" a lot. I think it's an underrated album.

Anyway, M.I.A. is a smart lady. She most likely did it since she knew it would become this ridiculously big deal, and it's thus a comment on America's tendency of insane sensitivity to pretty much everything. That, and she got a whole lot of media coverage.

Just get over it and use your energy on something worthwhile will ya.

[TrollHunter]

I still have barely any idea as to who she is...

[Bunny]

You have no one to blame but yourself for that. This is the age of the internet! Google that shit.

Also Breine, don't tell me how to be offended. I'm American! You're just foreign scum. RAGRG

[I Don't Need A Name]

How can people talk about family values and decency on TV when Jersey Shore is still being broadcast..

[NorthernChaosGod]

How can people talk about family values and decency on TV when Jersey Shore is still being broadcast..
The man speaks the truth.

[Breine]

Also Breine, don't tell me how to be offended. I'm American! You're just foreign scum. RAGRG

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[GhandiOwnsYou]

GoDaddy still has commercial slots. There was a car commercial this year that bordered on softcore porn. I cannot concieve of how this deserves apology over the commercials they allow to air. Seems pretty ridiculous to single this blurb out as offensive amidst all the rest of the madness. It's like slapping a kid five times, stealing his bike, fondling his mom, and then apologizing for calling his dog dumb.

Related note: If you invite MIA on your stage, you shoulda seen this coming.

Semi-related: I don't understand how on earth anyone can still claim that Janet Jackson's nip slip was an accident. It happened at the climax to the song, she was wearing a pasty (why? It wasn't like her outift was sheer or anything.) and the damned boob-panel pretty much came off like it was velcroed on. Probably most damning to me, she continued to stand there looking all serious-music-star-pose. I dunno about anyone else, but if I was on stage an someone ripped off a chunk of my pants and my junk flopped out, I'm fairly certain I would notice and react with a hearty "oh s---!"

[blackmage_nuke]

The show must go on!

[Agent Proto]

Actually, the show's over. Move along people, nothing to see here.

[Jiro]

She most likely did it since she knew it would become this ridiculously big deal,

Wait this is actually a big deal outside of this thread too? I know humans as a species give ridiculously meaning to random things but I am somewhat reminded of the Elder in Shumi Village showing Squall his hands like it's actually a big deal. I mean c'mon team. If I hold up my hand and put down all fingers except the middle one than the only meaning in that is whatever the fuck you take from it.

[Quindiana Jones]

She's probably like this because she's a bit black or whatever, right SM?

[NeoCracker]

Entertainment has never been wholesome or family oriented.

You think a rude gesture is bad? Look back through the 60's-90's and see just how many songs were about drugs and sex reaching the tops of the charts.

Look at all the 'childrens programing' that has some of the most perverted lines of dialogue.

Things like this happening have always been there norm. There is always outcrys of 'moral indecency that's destroying our country', and nothing has yet to happen.

[SuperMillionaire]

No, entertainment has never been completely wholesome, but for some reason, it seems to be getting worse. It seems as though a lot of music and television stars seems to lack a sense of decency. Today, it seems that shock is the norm, rather than the exception; I'm aware that shock value has always been around, but it seems more common now than in the past.

On a side note, personally, I hate Jersey Shore and all of MTV's stupid (un-)reality shows.

[charliepanayi]

If SuperMillionaire had been around in the 50s, he would have labelled rock and roll as the devil's music.

[I Don't Need A Name]

Who doesn't hate Jersey Shore and the like? The moral of this thread, SuperMillionaire, is simple:
You are on the internet: You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy so having morals over someone putting their finger up (in which isn't technically a swearing gesture to all. Us Brits use a alternative of 2 fingers in a V) is not gonna wash with the rest of the population. It's not news and it's no where near as shocking and abhorent as you have described

[The Man]

Honestly, I wish more people gave the finger to Super Bowl viewers.