TDS Time Machine | Great Moments in Super Bowling

Summary

Summary of "TDS Time Machine | Great Moments in Super Bowling" – The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Release Date: February 9, 2025

Introduction In the episode titled "TDS Time Machine | Great Moments in Super Bowling," The Daily Show: Ears Edition takes listeners on a nostalgic and humorous journey through some of the most unforgettable moments in Super Bowl history. Hosted by Jon Stewart alongside The Daily Show News Team, the episode delves into iconic performances, controversial incidents, and the fervent fan reactions that have shaped the Super Bowl’s legacy.

Super Bowl Highlights The episode opens with a humorous recounting of past Super Bowls, emphasizing the blend of sportsmanship and spectacle that defines the event. Jon Stewart sets the stage by reflecting on the grandeur and occasional absurdity that accompanies America's most-watched sporting event.

Halftime Show Analysis A significant portion of the discussion centers around the halftime shows, which are portrayed as the most anticipated segments of the Super Bowl. The correspondents dissect memorable performances, highlighting both their entertainment value and the controversies they sometimes spark.

• Aerosmith’s Tribute to the Space Shuttle Columbia: The team reminisces about Aerosmith’s heartfelt tribute to the astronauts of the Columbia tragedy. Jon Stewart humorously notes, “All right, now the big game we came to play. It’s time to… I forgot the national Anthem. Here we go.”

• Beyoncé’s Empowerment Performance: Beyoncé’s performance is lauded for its powerful message on black female empowerment, police brutality, and resilience in the face of societal challenges. Jessica Williams, the senior Beyoncé correspondent, elaborates:

  “Beyoncé was like a beautiful black Dumbledore, but wearing a really nice weave and $3,000 worth of Gucci.” (16:58)

  The team's analysis appreciates Beyoncé’s use of the platform to address serious issues, despite some audience backlash seeking more "wholesome" entertainment.

• Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake’s Wardrobe Malfunction: The infamous incident where Justin Timberlake accidentally tore Janet Jackson’s bustier is dissected with characteristic satire:

  “That was in fact, a wardrobe malfunction. Justin was actually supposed to get both breasts out. Apparently, he skipped rehearsals for the left one.” (06:00)

  The correspondents mock the NFL’s stringent stance on decency, questioning the underlying motives and the impact of such incidents on sponsorships.

Controversies and Public Reactions The episode doesn't shy away from the controversies that often accompany the Super Bowl. From wardrobe malfunctions to contentious advertisements, The Daily Show highlights the thin line between entertainment and offense.

• NFL’s Reaction to Janet Jackson Incident: The NFL's disapproval is portrayed with skepticism, suggesting ulterior motives tied to sponsorships:

  “The NFL is sponsored by an erectile dysfunction drug. For Janet Jackson to give older men an erection during the halftime show. That's copyright infringement.” (08:04)

  This segment underscores the ironic tensions between corporate interests and the spontaneous nature of live performances.

• GoDaddy’s "Perfect Match" Ad Controversy: The show critiques GoDaddy’s controversial advertisement featuring a supermodel and a "geeky" engineer:

  “He was kissing a Jew? Is that why? Oh, oh, it’s so disgusting to kiss a Jew. Is that it?” (12:53)

  The correspondents satirize public outrage while highlighting the underlying issues of representation and acceptance in advertising.

Entertainment and Advertisements Advertisements during the Super Bowl are dissected as pivotal moments where brands vie for attention in front of a massive audience. The Daily Show offers witty commentary on the creativity and sometimes the absurdity of these commercials.

• Beyoncé’s Artistic Expression vs. Advertisers’ Expectations: The correspondents argue that artists like Beyoncé use their platform to send meaningful messages, contrasting with advertisers who often opt for more superficial appeals:

  “Beyoncé is black, and as a black person, you walk around every day constantly reminded that you are black.” (19:50)

  This discussion emphasizes the cultural significance of performances that transcend mere entertainment.

Fan Reactions and Aftermath The aftermath of the Super Bowl is portrayed through the lens of fan behavior, often escalating from jubilation to chaos.

• Philadelphia Eagles' Victory Celebration: The correspondents humorously recount the Eagles' fans’ transition from celebration to riot:

  “They climbed on top of the Ritz Carlton awning, which ended up collapsing.” (21:14)

  The segment mocks the extreme lengths fans go to express their team’s success, underscoring the hyperbolic nature of fan loyalty.

Conclusion "TDS Time Machine | Great Moments in Super Bowling" successfully blends humor, satire, and insightful commentary to revisit some of the most memorable Super Bowl moments. By combining sharp wit with keen observations, The Daily Show: Ears Edition offers both entertainment and critical analysis, making it a must-listen for fans seeking a deeper understanding of the cultural phenomenon that is the Super Bowl.

Notable Quotes Highlighted:

• “That was in fact, a wardrobe malfunction. Justin was actually supposed to get both breasts out.” – Correspondent (06:00)

• “Beyoncé was like a beautiful black Dumbledore, but wearing a really nice weave and $3,000 worth of Gucci.” – Jessica Williams (16:58)

• “He was kissing a Jew? Is that why? Oh, oh, it’s so disgusting to kiss a Jew. Is that it?” – Joint Correspondents (12:53)

• “They climbed on top of the Ritz Carlton awning, which ended up collapsing.” – Correspondent (21:14)

These quotes encapsulate the episode’s blend of humor and critique, providing listeners with memorable insights into the discussed events.

Transcript

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[Jon Stewart]

You're listening to Comedy Central. February 2nd, 2004. From Comedy Central's world news headquarters in New York, this is the Daily show with Jon Stewart.

[Correspondent]

Let's get right to it. As America licks the last traces of Dorito dust from fingers and Houston, Texas reverts back from center of the universe status to hole, we take a fond look back at the pageantry, spectacle and erectile dysfunction that was super bowl xxxviii. To the game. But first. But first to the pregame, which began sometime Friday morning and by yesterday had gotten so dull, CBS Jim Nance was forced to play pill network airtime. Talking to this guy, I've got a lot of great sports memories of Houston. F slam a jama. Love you blue. Nolan Ryan. Gosh, I'm still agonizing over the Astros losing to the Phillies in, in, in 1980. There you have it. He's still agonizing over a quarter century old baseball loss. Total failure of US Intelligence. It happens. We'll look into it. But the Astros and the Phillies. Ooh, still. Alright, time for the game. But first, Tommy Keith, whose performance gave producers an opportunity to show off their cool new matrix cameras. Perfect for those moments when you think I must see the other side of Toby Keith immediately. Make it so. But enough talk. Game time. But first, Aerosmith, who got things rolling with a rowdy down and dirty rock and roll tribute to the space shuttle Columbia and its astronauts, who Lost their lives. Aerosmith. Actually, they did do a sort of a deep version of their Dream on song. And in a sign of things to come, the number ended when Stephen Tyler accidentally tore off rhythm guitarist Brad Whitford's denim ass panels. Now the real. I know, for a band that old, that's a good looking ass panel, I gotta say. All right, now the big game we came to play. It's time to. I forgot the national Anthem. Here we go. Performed by Beyonce. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Just. I don't think I was ready for that jelly. I just don't think I was. Alright, all kidding aside, let's go to the halftime show, which, aside from the commercials, is always the most anticipated part of the Super Bowl. This year's MTV produced extravaganza began when Janet Jackson, more on her later, came out and lip synced an old song of hers, followed by, of course, P. Diddy, who rushed to attend the event after apparently completing the Iditarod. The cavalcade of stars continued with our good friend Nelly, whose penis unfortunately picked an opportune time to begin itching. And then Kid Rock, who honored America by turning its flag into a poncho. Kid then sang that cowboy song he always sings, but with specific lyrics.

[Jason Cohen]

Kid Rock, halftime, Super Bowl. That's right.

[Correspondent]

Indeed. Kid Rock, half bowl, Supertime. That is right. And in 10 years you can look forward to those lyrics being Kid Rock, Bar mitzvah. Jason Cohen.

[Jason Cohen]

That's right.

[Correspondent]

I'm here. I'm doing it. Oh, poor Nelly and his itchy penis. It must really itch. We should use talc. Sadly, what happened next turned what had been a dignified highbrow affair into a shameless display of sexual exploitation. Janet Jackson took the stage again, surrounding herself with players from that dangerous of sports, gay rollerball. The star was then joined by Justin Timberlake, who, in a premeditated display of spontaneity, accidentally tore off Jackson's bustier, revealing her right breast. Shocking and yet oddly reminiscent of the 1971 halftime show when Carol Channing entertained fans by putting them on the glass. Well, hello boobies. CBS immediately apologized for the nudity, and Timberlake himself apologized for what he dubbed, quote, a wardrobe malfunction. It was in fact, a wardrobe malfunction. Justin was actually supposed to get both breasts out. Apparently, he skipped rehearsals for the left one. Now, the Jackson incident, or teatgate, prompted immediate expressions of outrage. CBS distanced themselves. The FCC is going to investigate. And today NFL commissioner Paul Tagliebu released this statement, reading in part we were extremely disappointed by the MTV produced halftime show. The show is offensive, inappropriate and embarrassing to us and our fans. Clearly, the NFL wants no part of this kind of tawdry display. The NFL promotes good, clean, concussive, vertebrate snapping fun for the whole family. There is no room in that for even a millisecond of partially obscured bosom now. But you have to think, is there something more sinister at work here behind the NFL's outrage at Jackson's sexy display? Think about it. Which product is an official sponsor of the NFL? Come rain or snow or whatever, we play baseball. Taking the feature challenge like I do.

[Jason Cohen]

And you gotta love that.

[Correspondent]

Do you see the problem? The NFL is sponsored by an erectile dysfunction drug. For Janet Jackson to give older men an erection during the halftime show. That's copyright infringement. She is not supposed to jiggle her boob without the express written consent of the National Football League. Offer not ballot in Tennessee. Anyway, to me, the real tragedy of the whole thing, the halftime show at the super bowl is supposed to be about the music sucking. We'll be right back.

[Jon Stewart]

February 4, 2013. From Comedy Central's world news headquarters in New York, this is the Daily show with Jon Stewart.

[Correspondent]

Let's begin tonight with last night, the sporting event that encapsulates so well the entirety of what it means to be an American. An event that begins with an emotional salute to the victims of gun violence quickly gives way to promotional salute to the glorifying of said gun violence.

[Jason Cohen]

It's bang bang time.

[Correspondent]

Yes, it is. Bang bang time. Didn't realize two broke girls had taken such a dark turn. All right. We cheered as men committed brutal violence upon one another and then complained bitterly at the sight of two people kissing. And a multi million dollar sound and light show was immediately followed by by yet another sign that our basic infrastructure is on the verge of collapse. We that's from the natural. We couldn't find a football movie. Where the lights were last night was a big bowl of super. Anybody out there with red blood coursing through their veins Watch the Baltimore Ravens squeezed by The San Francisco 49ers. 34, 31. All while eating food designed to stop the red blood from coursing through their veins. Mmm. Nacho cheese body shots. Don't mind if I though anybody can throw the game on and pretend to be a real American and watch it. I make sure to take it up a notch. And I skeet shoot while I watch skeet shoot all the time. Man, when I'm watching tv, I skeet shoot I skeet shoot inside, outside. And that's not. That's not Photoshopped. There's no way to Photoshop a skeet shoot picture. As with any great American conflict, this game pit brother against brother, each wondering who would finally win the game, and with it, the long lost love of their parents. But by halftime, with the score at 21 6, it appeared the game was all but over. And that's when she walked in. Beyond's amazing vocals, breathtaking choreography, and of course, whatever this was, she even let two lucky contest winners join her on stage. You didn't like that one, huh? It was actually. It was very nice to see Destiny's Child back together again. Or as George Stephanopoulos calls them, the Pointer Sisters. As Morgan Freeman I think never gets old. But you know, after Beyonce's performance, if you liked it, you should have put a fuse on it. Because just as Baltimore's Jacoby Jones seemingly put the game out of reach for Baltimore with a 108 yard touchdown kickoff return skadunk, this was about a piece of electronic equipment that monitors the power feeding into the stadium. It sensed what Superdome officials are calling, quote, an abnormality. Oh, right, an abnormality. Tuya sabo, why did you do ya sasso? How many football players must suffer for his evil schemes? But wins and losses, blackouts and performances aside, the real contest took place amongst America's foremost products who competed for the opportunity to be buzzed about with an estimated global audience of everybody. The super bowl is the company's best chance to get its message across to America. Messages like it's definitely not here. Our candy feels pain when you eat it. And our chips are so good even a goat will eat them. Interestingly though, that ad wasn't the one that wound up being the most talked about.

[Sponsor Voice]

What might be the most controversial ad.

[Correspondent]

At the super bowl is ad from.

[Jessica Williams]

GoDaddy called Perfect Match, where supermodel bar Raffaeli locks lips with a geeky looking engineer.

[Correspondent]

Oh, really? That ad was controversial. Oh, cause he was kissing a Jew? Is that why? Oh, oh, it's so disgusting to kiss a Jew. Is that it? Cause she's so disgustingly. What's that? I'm being told that that's not why people were upset. The source was apparently America's belief that affection should only take place between looks equals. He's not attractive enough to keep, by the way. How was this objectionable? But everybody was perfectly fine with the ad about the guy who was clearly his horse. I'm not saying I blame him. That's a Fine looking klatster. Anyway, in the end, the Ravens prevailed. The game was the Swan song for 17 year veteran linebacker Ray Loonis. Ray Lewis, I'm sorry. Seen here portrayed as a very angry badger. He's an inspirational figure to his teammates. But Lewis story is complicated by some personal troubles. Just a little matter of. I'll let Boomer Esiason explain. I'll tell you. Because he was involved in a double murder. Double murder as Newt Rockne used to call them, the old double murderoo. But in the pregame interview, Ray Lewis offered up a novel defense for his actions. What would you like to say to the families, to the family if you knew, if you really knew the way God works? He don't use people who commits anything like that for his glory.

[Jon Stewart]

No way.

[Correspondent]

It's the total opposite. Wow. Must be quite the comfort to the families of those murder victims, the news that God makes sure everybody gets what they deserve. Still, that's the case. Criminal trials should go a lot faster. Your honor, what evidence do you believe the victim's blood being found in my client's limousine or my client going to 13 pro bowls? I mean 13. Would God allow a murderer to go to 13 pro bowls? I rest my faith. Yes. It seemed by the end of this long and complicated day that our senses had been beaten into submission and numbed by excess. Just as I began to question this annual ritual of violence and consumerism, I saw this one final commercial in the.

[Jason Cohen]

Eternal debate for answers.

[Correspondent]

The one thing that's true is what's true for you. And I realized after seeing that that I actually love the Super Bowl. Guys getting hit really hard, hot girls kissing ugly dudes, hot dudes kissing hot horses, beer trucks, chips. I found my answer. Scientology. And it was inside my refrigerator the whole time. We'll be right back.

[Jon Stewart]

2-8-20. From Comedy Central's world news headquarters in New York, this is the Daily show with Trevor Noah.

[Jason Cohen]

As we all know, last night was the super bowl. And it seems like the real MVP of the night was Beyonce. For more, we turn to our senior Beyonce correspondent, Jessica Williams. Everybody.

[Jessica Williams]

Thank you so much. Thanks, Trevor. On Saturday, Beyonce dropped her new song formation. And in typical Beyonce fashion, there was an epic video to go along with it. Everybody in the bayhive went to Knowles Con 1, which is reserved only for the most intense. Beyonce drops JK. We're always in Knowlescon 1 and it was awesome because there was so much in this video about black female empowerment. But it's not just about self love. I mean, she calls out police Brutality and the constant fear that black people have of the police. She even threw back to Hurricane Katrina. The black girl magic in that video was out of control. She was like a beautiful black Dumbledore, but wearing a really nice weave and $3,000 worth of Gucci. And that was just the tailgate before the big game. It really was an amazing show, but not everyone was ready for that jelly.

[Jason Cohen]

In the end, we find out that Beyonce dressed up in a tribute to the Black Panthers. It went to a Malcolm X formation. And the song, the lyrics, which I.

[Correspondent]

Couldn'T make out a syllable, were basically.

[Jason Cohen]

Telling cops to stop shooting blacks.

[Correspondent]

I thought it was really outrageous that she used it as a platform to attack police officers.

[Jason Cohen]

Is there anything in America which can exclude race? I mean, why is race brought into the halftime show at a Super bowl game?

[Correspondent]

Why.

[Jessica Williams]

Race was brought in. Because Beyonce was brought in. And brace yourself, you might want to sit down for this. But Beyonce is black. And as a black person, you walk around every day constantly reminded that you are black. We're more likely to get paid less, we're more likely to get sent to prison, and we're more likely to win a dance competition. But it's not all bad. The point is, Beyonce is black, and this song is her message. That's what artists do. Their message is in their music. Like how Chris Martin wore his global citizen armband to promote his message of ending worldwide poverty. Or how Bruno Mars delivered his message about how uptown was gonna funk me up. That's a threat. I live uptown. I barely slept after that performance. How dare he say something like that? And why are people surprised that Beyonce would send. She's done this since the beginning of her career. Have we forgotten when she addressed the importance of mental health and crazy in love? Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, oh, no, no, indeed. But look, I get it. Beyonce wasn't just doing any television performance. I mean, this was the super bowl, and that's what got some people pissed.

[Correspondent]

You're talking to middle America. When you. When you. When you got a sweet, you have the Super Bowl. So if you can have entertainment, let's have, you know, decent, wholesome entertainment.

[Jessica Williams]

Okay, so first of all, are you saying that you can't talk about race issues to middle America? What, are they so delicate and unaware and maybe so white that Beyonce is too much for them? You know what's right in the middle of America? Ferguson, Missouri. And furthermore. Furthermore, I am so sorry that this wasn't wholesome enough for you. I didn't realize that singing about race was equivalent to Janet Jackson getting her titty pulled out at the Super Bowl. But you're right. You know what the fans deserve? Wholesome Entertainment. Like watching 300 pound men give each other concussions while a crowd cheers like we're extras in the movie Gladiator. So what is wrong with Beyonce? Everyone, Were you not entertained?

[Jason Cohen]

Jessica Williams, everyone. We'll be right back.

[Jon Stewart]

February 5, 2018. From Comedy Central's world news headquarters in New York, this is the Daily show with Trevor Noah.

[Jason Cohen]

First off, gotta say it. Congratulations, Philadelphia Eagles. Well done. First super bowl victory ever. And from the way the fans celebrated, you could tell that they were new at this.

[Correspondent]

Overnight, Philly's streets erupt celebrations turned to riots. Rowdy fans ripped down lampposts storming the city hall gates.

[Jason Cohen]

The celebration quickly got rowdy. Fans pulled down traffic lights, started fires and tipped over cars.

[Correspondent]

They climbed on top of the Ritz Carlton awning, which ended up collapsing.

[Jason Cohen]

Police were left powerless as this fan hopped on top of a police van, riding it through the massive crowd. Damn. It got so crazy that the police were left powerless. The poor police. What happened? They were like, we couldn't do anything.

[Jon Stewart]

They.

[Jason Cohen]

They were white. We just.

[Correspondent]

Why?

[Jason Cohen]

Why would you burn your city down when you won? Like, now I feel like the Eagles fans need to lose every year just so that they can go out and fix things. Oh, well, there's always next year, boys. Hand me a wrench. Hand me a wrench. You know what it feels like, actually, it feels like the Eagles fans thought they were going to lose, so they planned a riot, but then they won, and they didn't want to let a good riot go to waste. They were like, yeah, let's do it anyway. I love this city. Yeah. I mean, they were jumping on top of. Of the awning at the Ritz Carlton. How did they even get up there? How did. Can you imagine. Can you imagine how terrified the fancy rich people in the Ritz Carlton were? Like, just people outside the middle, like, dear Lord. Margaret. Margaret. Margaret, the revolution is happening.

[Correspondent]

It's happening.

[Jason Cohen]

Margaret. Hide the silver. Hide the silver. Like, it's. You know, it's hard enough for me to understand why happy people are burning things and trashing cars. Like, that's already strange to me, but one fan was so excited that for some reason, and this is a real thing, he got so excited, he was eating horseshit. What the hell? Like, I never thought I would say this, but we found the one guy who actually needs to eat Tide pods. We found him. Congratulations, Eagles.

[Jon Stewart]

February 3, 2020 from Comedy Central's world news headquarters in New York, this. This is the Daily show with Trevor Moore.

[Jason Cohen]

Let's kick it off with the Super Bowl. Yesterday's big game was very exciting. Like, I don't know why they don't just make every football game the Super Bowl. You know, that way you get more people watching. And the best thing about it is, even if you don't like the sport, you're bound to find something else exciting.

[Jon Stewart]

And they have done it. Chiefs are super bowl champions.

[Correspondent]

Superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes leading the charge in a thrilling comeback, defeating the San Francisco 49ers.

[Jon Stewart]

Mahomes making history at just 24 years.

[Correspondent]

Old, becoming the youngest quarterback to be named super bowl mvp.

[Jason Cohen]

I'm going to Disney World.

[Sponsor Voice]

Shakira and Jennifer Lopez wowed the crowd, singing and dancing up a storm.

[Correspondent]

There's one person, though, at the super bowl who wasn't that impressed. Check out this guy.

[Jon Stewart]

One fan in the stands. We got a picture of this.

[Correspondent]

This guy is out cold.

[Jon Stewart]

A sports reporter caught him catching some.

[Jason Cohen]

Z's during the game.

[Correspondent]

He most likely, of course, paid a lot of money to score a seat. The average price for a Super bowl ticket is close to seven grand.

[Jason Cohen]

Okay, okay, okay. There are two ways to see this. Either you can be mad because this guy wasted a lot of money just to miss an incredible experience, or you can see it as this dude balling out so hard he spent $7,000 just to take a nap. That's a serve. But seriously, how. How chaotic is this guy's life that he's like, I need to go to the super bowl just so I can have a quiet place to sleep. Like, how noisy is his home? He must have, like, 13 kids, and every one of them is Bernie Sanders. Dad, dad, Dad, I can't find my toys. The DNC stole them from me. Dad, dad. But we. We're just kidding around. This guy is clearly dead. Now, the big moment from last night that everyone was talking about, or raving about, rather, was J. Lo and Shakira. They killed it. They really killed it.

[Jon Stewart]

Yeah, but.

[Jason Cohen]

But some people were really pissed that J. Lo pulled out a stripper poll to do some moves. Now, look, I understand some parents might be angry because there are kids who watch the game. So for all those parents, just tell your kid J. Lo's a fireman, all right? Problem is solved, right? And here's another thing.

[Correspondent]

J.

[Jason Cohen]

Lo spent months learning how to be a professional pole dancer for her movie Hustlers. Let me tell you something. If I spend that much time learning how to pole dance. I would be pole dancing every chance I get. I don't care where I am. I would be doing it. I'd be in the subway. Like, jump on it. Let's do it.

[Correspondent]

Fighting my pony.

[Jon Stewart]

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[Correspondent]

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