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The [[American Dialect Society]] defines it as "an unanticipated exposure of bodily parts".<ref>[http://www.americandialect.org/2004_Words_of_the_Year_Final_Vote_.pdf Word of the Year], [[American Dialect Society]], 2005</ref> [[Global Language Monitor]], which tracks usage of words on the internet and in newspapers worldwide, identified the term as the top [[Hollywood]] contribution to English (HollyWordie) in 2004, surpassing words like ''[[girlie men]]'', ''[[Yo|Yo!]]'' and ''[[frass]]''.<ref>[http://www.languagemonitor.com/?page_id=15 Top HollyWORDIEs of 2007], The Global Language Monitor</ref><ref>Toby Macdonald, "[http://web.archive.org/web/20040530221024/www.sundaymail.co.uk/news/content_objectid=14049715_method=full_siteid=86024_headline=-PARLEY-HOLLYWOOD--KEIRA-INVENTS-NEW-LANGUAGE-name_page.html Parley Hollywood: Keira invents new languages]", ''Sunday Mail''</ref> The term was also one of the new entrants into the ''[[Chambers Dictionary]]'' in 2008, along with words like ''[[electrosmog]]'', ''[[carbon footprint]]'', ''[[credit crunch]]'' and ''[[social networking]]''.<ref>"[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7559875.stm Electrosmog enters the dictionary]", [[BBC]]</ref> The dictionary defines it as "the temporary failure of an item of clothing to do its job in covering a part of the body that it would be advisable to keep covered".<ref>"[http://www.news.com.au/mercury/story/0,22884,24185007-5016480,00.html Dictionary suffers a wardrobe malfunction]", ''[[The Mercury (Hobart)|The Mercury]]'', 2008-08-15</ref> One source defines it as, accidental and indecent exposure of body parts by a fault in someone's clothing (especially that of a performer) or by an error made while changing this costume.<ref name=allwords>[http://www.allwords.com/word-wardrobe+malfunction.html Wardrobe malfunction], AllWords.com</ref> |
The [[American Dialect Society]] defines it as "an unanticipated exposure of bodily parts".<ref>[http://www.americandialect.org/2004_Words_of_the_Year_Final_Vote_.pdf Word of the Year], [[American Dialect Society]], 2005</ref> [[Global Language Monitor]], which tracks usage of words on the internet and in newspapers worldwide, identified the term as the top [[Hollywood]] contribution to English (HollyWordie) in 2004, surpassing words like ''[[girlie men]]'', ''[[Yo|Yo!]]'' and ''[[frass]]''.<ref>[http://www.languagemonitor.com/?page_id=15 Top HollyWORDIEs of 2007], The Global Language Monitor</ref><ref>Toby Macdonald, "[http://web.archive.org/web/20040530221024/www.sundaymail.co.uk/news/content_objectid=14049715_method=full_siteid=86024_headline=-PARLEY-HOLLYWOOD--KEIRA-INVENTS-NEW-LANGUAGE-name_page.html Parley Hollywood: Keira invents new languages]", ''Sunday Mail''</ref> The term was also one of the new entrants into the ''[[Chambers Dictionary]]'' in 2008, along with words like ''[[electrosmog]]'', ''[[carbon footprint]]'', ''[[credit crunch]]'' and ''[[social networking]]''.<ref>"[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7559875.stm Electrosmog enters the dictionary]", [[BBC]]</ref> The dictionary defines it as "the temporary failure of an item of clothing to do its job in covering a part of the body that it would be advisable to keep covered".<ref>"[http://www.news.com.au/mercury/story/0,22884,24185007-5016480,00.html Dictionary suffers a wardrobe malfunction]", ''[[The Mercury (Hobart)|The Mercury]]'', 2008-08-15</ref> One source defines it as, accidental and indecent exposure of body parts by a fault in someone's clothing (especially that of a performer) or by an error made while changing this costume.<ref name=allwords>[http://www.allwords.com/word-wardrobe+malfunction.html Wardrobe malfunction], AllWords.com</ref> |
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The term is credited as having been coined by a publicist for singer [[Justin Timberlake]], on February 1, 2004, to explain the [[Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy]]; the controversy is in reference to [[Janet Jackson]]'s right breast having been bared.<ref name=allwords/> The print version of the [[Urban Dictionary]] describes it as "an accidental or supposedly accidental failure of clothing to cover parts of the body intended to be covered, made famous by Justin Timberlake during a Super Bowl halftime when he tore off Janet Jackson's clothes".<ref>Aaron Peckham, ''Urban Dictionary'', page 328, Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2005, ISBN 0740751433</ref> After the Super Bowl incident, the term "wardrobe malfunction" appeared in 5,028 stories in major US consumer and business publications, newspapers, and major TV and radio broadcasts.<ref>Rich Eisen, ''Total Access'', page 36, Macmillan, 2007, ISBN 0312369786</ref> Journalist [[Eric Alterman]] described the incident as "the most famous 'wardrobe malfunction' since [[Lady Godiva]]".<ref>Eric Alterman, ''Why We're Liberals: A Political Handbook for Post-Bush America'', page 186, Penguin USA, 2008, ISBN 0670018600</ref> |
The term is credited as having been coined by a publicist for singer [[Justin Timberlake]], on February 1, 2004, to explain the [[Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy]]; the controversy is in reference to [[Janet Jackson]]'s right breast having been bared.<ref name=allwords/> The print version of the [[Urban Dictionary]] describes it as "an accidental or supposedly accidental failure of clothing to cover parts of the body intended to be covered, made famous by Justin Timberlake during a Super Bowl halftime when he tore off Janet Jackson's clothes".<ref>Aaron Peckham, ''Urban Dictionary'', page 328, Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2005, ISBN 0740751433</ref> After the Super Bowl incident, the term "wardrobe malfunction<ref>[http://www.moviezadda.com/wardrobe-malfunctions-of-bollywood-actresses.html Wardrobe Malfunctions of Bollywood Actresses]B-town Parties - really disastrous malfunctions</ref>" appeared in 5,028 stories in major US consumer and business publications, newspapers, and major TV and radio broadcasts.<ref>Rich Eisen, ''Total Access'', page 36, Macmillan, 2007, ISBN 0312369786</ref> Journalist [[Eric Alterman]] described the incident as "the most famous 'wardrobe malfunction' since [[Lady Godiva]]".<ref>Eric Alterman, ''Why We're Liberals: A Political Handbook for Post-Bush America'', page 186, Penguin USA, 2008, ISBN 0670018600</ref> |
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The American Dialect Society had a number of related terms for [[Word of the year]] nominations in 2004, including ''Janet moment'' (unplanned bodily exposure at a public function), ''boobgate'' (scandal over Janet Jackson's exposed breast), ''nipplegate'' (Like boobgate, but used earlier in squawk over Jackson's possible nipple ring) and ''wardrobe malfunction'' (overexposure in a mammary way).<ref>Wayne Glowka, [http://www.americandialect.org/Glowka_ADS_2004_Words_of_the_Year.pdf 2004 Words of the Year Nominations], [[American Dialect Society]]</ref> The term has been translated into other languages to describe similar incidents, including ''garderobedefect'' ([[Dutch (language)|Dutch]]), ''incident de garde-robe'' or ''défaut de fonctionnement de garde-robe'' (French), ''disfunzione del guardaroba'' or ''incidente del guardaroba'' (Italian), and ''mal funcionamiento del guardarropa'' (Spanish).<ref name=allwords/> |
The American Dialect Society had a number of related terms for [[Word of the year]] nominations in 2004, including ''Janet moment'' (unplanned bodily exposure at a public function), ''boobgate'' (scandal over Janet Jackson's exposed breast), ''nipplegate'' (Like boobgate, but used earlier in squawk over Jackson's possible nipple ring) and ''wardrobe malfunction'' (overexposure in a mammary way).<ref>Wayne Glowka, [http://www.americandialect.org/Glowka_ADS_2004_Words_of_the_Year.pdf 2004 Words of the Year Nominations], [[American Dialect Society]]</ref> The term has been translated into other languages to describe similar incidents, including ''garderobedefect'' ([[Dutch (language)|Dutch]]), ''incident de garde-robe'' or ''défaut de fonctionnement de garde-robe'' (French), ''disfunzione del guardaroba'' or ''incidente del guardaroba'' (Italian), and ''mal funcionamiento del guardarropa'' (Spanish).<ref name=allwords/> |
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A wardrobe malfunction is a euphemism for accidental exposure of intimate parts. It is different from flashing, as the latter implies a deliberate exposure. There has been a long history of such incidents, though the term itself was coined in the mid 2000s and has become one of the most common fashion faux pas.
Linguistic phenomenon
The American Dialect Society defines it as "an unanticipated exposure of bodily parts".[1] Global Language Monitor, which tracks usage of words on the internet and in newspapers worldwide, identified the term as the top Hollywood contribution to English (HollyWordie) in 2004, surpassing words like girlie men, Yo! and frass.[2][3] The term was also one of the new entrants into the Chambers Dictionary in 2008, along with words like electrosmog, carbon footprint, credit crunch and social networking.[4] The dictionary defines it as "the temporary failure of an item of clothing to do its job in covering a part of the body that it would be advisable to keep covered".[5] One source defines it as, accidental and indecent exposure of body parts by a fault in someone's clothing (especially that of a performer) or by an error made while changing this costume.[6]
The term is credited as having been coined by a publicist for singer Justin Timberlake, on February 1, 2004, to explain the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy; the controversy is in reference to Janet Jackson's right breast having been bared.[6] The print version of the Urban Dictionary describes it as "an accidental or supposedly accidental failure of clothing to cover parts of the body intended to be covered, made famous by Justin Timberlake during a Super Bowl halftime when he tore off Janet Jackson's clothes".[7] After the Super Bowl incident, the term "wardrobe malfunction[8]" appeared in 5,028 stories in major US consumer and business publications, newspapers, and major TV and radio broadcasts.[9] Journalist Eric Alterman described the incident as "the most famous 'wardrobe malfunction' since Lady Godiva".[10]
The American Dialect Society had a number of related terms for Word of the year nominations in 2004, including Janet moment (unplanned bodily exposure at a public function), boobgate (scandal over Janet Jackson's exposed breast), nipplegate (Like boobgate, but used earlier in squawk over Jackson's possible nipple ring) and wardrobe malfunction (overexposure in a mammary way).[11] The term has been translated into other languages to describe similar incidents, including garderobedefect (Dutch), incident de garde-robe or défaut de fonctionnement de garde-robe (French), disfunzione del guardaroba or incidente del guardaroba (Italian), and mal funcionamiento del guardarropa (Spanish).[6]
Social phenomenon
In DJing for Dummies, John Steventon describes a range of wardrobe malfunctions from a revelation of butt cleavage to visible panty lines.[12] In some US cities, low hanging pants and whale tail flashing (thong exposed over the top of pants or skirts) are considered as wardrobe malfunctions, and are considered as a school dress code issue.[13] Bikinis also present a celebrity wardrobe malfunction opportunities to the paparazzi in the form of wedgies or bikini-top malfunctions.[14] In Wedding Planning and Management: Consultancy for Diverse Clients, Maggie Daniels warns, "With so many people involved in the wedding party, a wardrobe malfunction is guaranteed to happen."[15] In Cheer!: Inside the Secret World of College Cheerleaders, Kate Torgovnick warns of wardrobe malfunctions while cheerleading.[16] The first reported instance of wardrobe malfunction occurred on The Price Is Right in 1977 involving contestant Yolanda Bowersley, though such incidents were not called by that name at the time.[6]
See also
Worst And Best Wardrobe Malfunctions
References
- ^ Word of the Year, American Dialect Society, 2005
- ^ Top HollyWORDIEs of 2007, The Global Language Monitor
- ^ Toby Macdonald, "Parley Hollywood: Keira invents new languages", Sunday Mail
- ^ "Electrosmog enters the dictionary", BBC
- ^ "Dictionary suffers a wardrobe malfunction", The Mercury, 2008-08-15
- ^ a b c d Wardrobe malfunction, AllWords.com
- ^ Aaron Peckham, Urban Dictionary, page 328, Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2005, ISBN 0740751433
- ^ Wardrobe Malfunctions of Bollywood ActressesB-town Parties - really disastrous malfunctions
- ^ Rich Eisen, Total Access, page 36, Macmillan, 2007, ISBN 0312369786
- ^ Eric Alterman, Why We're Liberals: A Political Handbook for Post-Bush America, page 186, Penguin USA, 2008, ISBN 0670018600
- ^ Wayne Glowka, 2004 Words of the Year Nominations, American Dialect Society
- ^ John Steventon, DJing for Dummies, page 352, For Dummies, 2007, ISBN 0470032758
- ^ Nirvi Shah , Broward School Board debates dress-code revamp, Miami Herald, 2007-10-31
- ^ Lorna Edwards, You've still got it, babe, The Age, 2006-06-03
- ^ Maggie Daniels, Margaret J. Daniels and Carrie Loveless, Wedding Planning and Management: Consultancy for Diverse Clients, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2007, ISBN 0750682337
- ^ Kate Torgovnick, Cheer!: Inside the Secret World of College Cheerleaders, page page 41, Simon & Schuster, 2008, ISBN 1416535969