10 Biggest NFL Controversies

6. The Janet Jackson And Justin Timberlake Half Time Show

It didn't affect the game of football, and nor was it the most dangerous atrocity caused by an NFL player, but Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake's half-time show reigns supreme when it comes to infamy. Super Bowl XXVIII's half-time showcase is watched by millions around the nation, and worldwide, and during the rendition of Timberlake's 'Rock Your Body' song, he ripped off part of Jackson's costume, revealing more than many angry parents at home could handle. Complaints and even lawsuits were brought against the broadcasting companies, while the NFL managed to avoid most of the heat from the scandal which gained recognition across the globe.
 
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