One of the most watched television broadcasts is the Super Bowl. It brings family and friends together for sports entertainment. Not only that, but the Monday after Super Bowl Sunday consistently experiences a peak in people calling in sick for work. However, this year’s Super Bowl halftime show posed a question: should future broadcasts add a parental advisory graphic for the halftime show in the future?

In the past, Janet Jackson and Madonna, faced backlash for halftime performances that were deemed indecent.

Nonetheless, as the years have gone by, entertainment consumers have become more accepting of what once raised concerns.

In spite of what Jackson and Madonna might have done, Latin pop aces Jennifer Lopez and Shakira’s halftime show took it too far, according to some viewers. Before the show, the artists promised a memorable performance for a growing Latino population in the United States.

As a result, many speculated as to what might happen during the halftime show. The final product became a controversy leading to memes and discussions on various social media platforms. The risque clothing did not turn out to be the sole trending topic, but also a gesture that Shakira performed that rattled through social media. Almost immediately after Shakira made use of a gesture similar to a tongue twist, she became this year’s Super Bowl meme.

The so-called tongue-wiggle, known as a zaghrouta, is paired with a wavering, high-pitched vocal sound. Such a sound is used by Arabic women to express joy or happiness.

However, many took to sites such as Twitter or Instagram to comment on the zaghrouta, soon after triggering a debate between those who created memes, and those pertaining to Arabic cultures.

The lack of clothing, Shakira’s vocal wiggle, and the choreography led many to debate whether such obscenities should be allowed on a halftime show viewed by so many people nationwide.

While those who fall into a more conservative ideology may deem this year’s performance as sexually charged and inappropriate for the youngest in the household, they should take into account that the world we live in today is not the one they used to live in twenty years ago. Upcoming halftime shows need not be censored nor display a parental advisory graphic.