Hypocrisy Bowl

Lindsey Pratt

Chris Collins

Steven Vroman


1. What people in the media say as opposed to what they actually do.
2. Yes, it sets the scene really well describing the brutality of a football game and the vulgarity of the advertisements, which are seen as normal but one small incident at a halftime show launches a huge controversy and shows just how hypocritical the media and viewing public are.
3. Yes, the author emphasizes the contrast between the incident with Janet Jackson which was focused on so intensely while similar events in the media are ignored because they are seen as normal.
4. The author explains how sex has become a huge part of the media and advertising especially for women in the music industry who are forced to dress scantily and act promiscuous but are then criticized for doing so.
5. The author mention many instances where sex has been an issue of controversy and the Janet Jackson incident is told from a spectators perspective.
6. The authors stance is very critical of the media’s hypocrisy towards sex, condoning it when it makes money and condemning it when it makes them look bad.
7. The author views the situation as changing for the better because now networks are more careful about the content they air and FCC regulations are becoming more stringent due to the incident.