Super Bowl XXXVIII
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Super Bowl XXXVIII, played in 2004, was the championship game of the National Football League (NFL) for the 2003–04 season. The game featured the New England Patriots (AFC) against the Carolina Panthers (NFC). The Patriots won a close contest with a final score of 32–29.1
This Super Bowl is also remembered for a controversial halftime show incident involving Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake, where a "wardrobe malfunction" exposed Jackson's breast on live television. This event led to significant public backlash and media attention. The Super Bowl itself has evolved into a major cultural event in the United States, often considered an unofficial holiday, marked by parties, extensive media coverage, and high-value advertising.2345
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