Twitter Turns Super Bowl Sunday Into #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay
February 4, 2018Twitter Turns Super Bowl Sunday Into #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay
The movement was started by NFL player-turned-director Matthew A. Cherry.
Janet Jackson may not be taking the stage in Minneapolis on Super Bowl Sunday, but she's already taking over Twitter.
In response to Justin Timberlake returning for the halftime show 14 years after Nipplegate without the legendary singer by his side, fans have taken to social media to honor the performer in their own way. Jackson confirmed Saturday she would not be popping up as a surprise guest, adding, "Thank you for your support and I do look forward to seeing you all very soon."
The hashtag #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay quickly became the #2 trend on Twitter on Sunday morning, second to #SuperBowlSunday. Started by NFL player-turned director Matthew A. Cherry, the hashtag is designed for fans to "celebrate her the way she deserves to be celebrated!"
It all started with this tweet on Friday:
We should do a #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay this Sunday. pic.twitter.com/ab9fMexgn6
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) February 2, 2018
So far, the trend has already garnered the support of Janet's nephew, Taj Jackson, who tweeted on Saturday, "Yep! Major props go to @MatthewACherry for getting this party started. I'm ready for tomorrow."
Loni Love, Gabourey Sidibe, Tamron Hall, and Jussie Smollett are also among Janet's many supportive fans joining the celebration — see the best tweets below:
Janet will not be performing today but she will be at @essencefest and all the OGs @AprilDRyan @rolandsmartin will be blocking the aisle dancing with her!! I'll bring the icy hot for everyone 😂🔥#JanetJacksonAppreciationDay
— Loni Love (@LoniLove) February 4, 2018
“With music by our side, to break the color lines, let’s work together to improve our way of life, join voices in protest to social injustice, A generation full of courage, we are a part of the Rhythm Nation” #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay pic.twitter.com/0JYjNlNoBz
— Loni Love (@LoniLove) February 4, 2018
Just gon be livin for these #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay tweets❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/NdkqDAxdaf
— Gabby Sidibe (@GabbySidibe) February 4, 2018
Love seeing #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay is trending!!! Saw her a few months ago in Newark , can’t wait to see her @essencefest this Summer. Thank you Janet. #icon pic.twitter.com/E20hMHpQki
— Tamron Hall (@tamronhall) February 4, 2018
Happy #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay 🙌🏿👸🏾🙌🏿#GreatestLivingEntertainer #JanetJackson pic.twitter.com/RbG7ZheUrZ
— Jussie Smollett (@JussieSmollett) February 4, 2018
Here for #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay !! https://t.co/ZqmPOwpeQP
— Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) February 4, 2018
#JanetJacksonAppreciationDay This is one of my faves with Janet and the late great Heavy D. I can't wait to see Janet again at @Essence Fest! It will be on this year! @rolandsmartin @LoniLove @tamronhall we will be dancing down front again Hard! https://t.co/GNyO8Y5hfu
— AprilDRyan (@AprilDRyan) February 4, 2018
When you get #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay trending the same day of Justin Timberlake's Super Bowl performance. pic.twitter.com/dy3WV7fIoQ
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) February 4, 2018
She gave rhythm to a nation
She made you realize that you don’t know what you got until it’s gone
She took CONTROL!
She is the one, the iconic, @JanetJackson! #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay pic.twitter.com/aJYLsn5GNd— The Root (@TheRoot) February 4, 2018
Time for my #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay
All the amazing things she has done (per Billboard). Time to celebrate the ICON!!!
1. She released her self-titled debut album Janet Jackson in 1982, at sixteen years old.
2. She performed on American Bandstand and Soul Train in 1982. pic.twitter.com/pkjEU2vnrz— George M Johnson (@IamGMJohnson) February 4, 2018
When you get #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay trending the same day of Justin Timberlake's Super Bowl performance. pic.twitter.com/dy3WV7fIoQ
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) February 4, 2018
#JanetJacksonAppreciationDay https://t.co/sYLUjVQBip
— tyler oakley (@tyleroakley) February 4, 2018
Good morning to Janet Jackson & every legendary Taurus out there #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay pic.twitter.com/xfcEp6Uz4v
— Astro Poets (@poetastrologers) February 4, 2018
On this glorious #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay I want to THANK whoever started this Petty party! You are appreciated! 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/pNXykPpFbR
— Toi Poetic Beauty (@ToiPoetic) February 4, 2018
My tl is full of Janet gifs and videos. It’s a good day. #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay pic.twitter.com/j9IUe6N2eO
— Wakandan Sith Witch (@southerncynic) February 4, 2018
In 1997 Janet released an anthem to a friend she lost to HIV/AIDS called Together Again. It’s a beautiful and empowering song, and the video she released with it is stunning. #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay pic.twitter.com/erZxhrPjZO
— Calvin (@calvinstowell) February 4, 2018
We are in a race between education and catastrophe #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay
— Sam Sparro (@samsparro) February 4, 2018
I'm not watching the #Superbowl; I'm listening to #JanetJackson's latest album on repeat and paying proper homage: https://t.co/alyRaFybWS #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay pic.twitter.com/mkFVCffqje
— #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay (@SonofBaldwin) February 4, 2018
Janet Jackson really made one of the greatest videos of all time by herself dancing in an abandoned warehouse. "Pleasure Principle." Almost 31 years later and your faves still can't keep up. #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay pic.twitter.com/hGqeRh3GCj
— Donald Trump is a RACIST & my name is Kevin Allred (@KevinAllred) February 3, 2018
Today, let's all remember that the outrage was directed at a black woman instead of a white man. #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay
— Pé Resists (@4everNeverTrump) February 4, 2018
I wish we could've gotten more music/video collabs but this one will always be perfect. #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay ! https://t.co/ZnFuR0rptB
— Johnetta Elzie (@Nettaaaaaaaa) February 4, 2018
I love how @kerrywashington subtly did her own #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay by featuring only Janet Jackson songs on her epsd of #SCANDAL right before the SB pic.twitter.com/7w8ZJrkDve
— Blue Gangsta♎ (@ferronze23) February 4, 2018
When I found out #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay is trending pic.twitter.com/iPehKgn6Zd
— Melissa (@MellyMel918) February 4, 2018
#JanetJacksonAppreciationDay-need we say more… pic.twitter.com/FYkhMOC5Fo
— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) February 4, 2018
Wishing you all a blessed and happy #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay pic.twitter.com/BPdCEXc990
— Tom & Lorenzo (@tomandlorenzo) February 4, 2018
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