Super Bowl titillation shocks audience - www.theage.com.au

According to this story in The Age, Justin Timberlake did not rip Janet Jackson's top off on purpose. He said:

'I am sorry that anyone was offended by the wardrobe malfunction during the halftime performance of the Super Bowl,' Timberlake said in a statement. 'It was not intentional and is regrettable.'

My question, how was the wardrobe supposed to function when he ripped it off? If you don't know what I'm talking about, click the link. They have a picture. [via Jenna]