Bon Jovi's Finger Protest Caught on Tape

Posted Apr 11th 2007 12:27PM by TMZ Staff

Click to return to TMZ.com Jon Bon Jovi flashed a double bird at the referees at an Arena Football League, after the team he owns gave up a late touchdown -- just as ESPN2 cameras cut to him for a reaction shot. Yeah, that's a reaction all right!

It happened Monday night after Jon's Philadelphia Soul gave up a controversial score late in the game. But it was only controversial because Bon Jovi didn't quite understand what happened, which resulted in his aforementioned gesture. He expressed regret afterwards, saying, "I apologize for the middle-finger thing. I didn't understand the rule. Simple as that."

The Arena Football League said it will "review this matter over the next few days to determine if discipline is warranted."

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1. Amazing, isn't it?

Posted at 1:23PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Angelina Jolie Pictures

2. Looks like someone needs to lighten up. Try a Xanax, they work wonders for high-strung lifeless knobs like yourself. Your intelligence absolutely shines through your conservative cuss-words. I bow to you, as you are obviously a perfect human being, having never made a mistake. May your God bless you.

Posted at 1:24PM on Apr 11th 2007 by A

3. It's ok Jon you are still perfect in my eyes!!!!

Posted at 1:38PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Kim

4. I sing better than Jon does!

Posted at 1:47PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Richie

5. who cares! so what if he flipped the bird.

Posted at 1:49PM on Apr 11th 2007 by grapeape73

6. I still love you Jon.

Posted at 2:04PM on Apr 11th 2007 by someone

7. What a childish thing to do. Grow up and be a man, you're not 13 any more.

Posted at 2:07PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Dallas

8. Oh, come on! Like nobody here has ever flipped the bird in frustration! Give me a break! Who really cares? Can you imagine getting fined for something so stupid? This politically correct world is out of control. LIGHTEN UP, PEOPLE.

Posted at 2:10PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Lori

9. You can take the boy out of New Jersey,
but you can't take New Jersey out of the boy.
Just because he (with the Barbara Walters hairdo) has tons of dough doesn't mean he has any class or
education or
manners.
and please...arena football???

Posted at 2:13PM on Apr 11th 2007 by curious in connecticut

10. All the posters with the idiotic comments need to pull their heads out! Jon was just doing what ANY passionate sports fan would do even if they didn't have financial interest in the team. With posts like these, you are showing your IQ's and it isn't pretty!

Posted at 2:25PM on Apr 11th 2007 by cm20

11. Oh big deal...he gave the finger! We all do it.
to all the jealous men jumping at the opportunity to bash him....it's so obvious....you wish you looked that hot!!!!
Luv ya Jon!!!!!!

Posted at 2:36PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Jill

12. I wonder what Jon would do if someone flipped him off for singing off key at one of his concerts? He'd probably be pissed off.

Being a passionate fan is one thing, but being an owner is another. He needs to set an example for others, including his staff, players and fans. If one of his players did that to a fan or an official, that player would be fined.

Posted at 2:43PM on Apr 11th 2007 by BR549

13. Who cares what he does. That man is and always will be the finest, hottest piece of ass on the planet. Love him!!

Posted at 2:58PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Anytime

14. if discipline is warranted? for flippin the bird at a football game? what is this world coming to. im glad to see Jon has a little color to him under that sqeaky clean image.

Posted at 3:08PM on Apr 11th 2007 by Chris Magnus

15. Loosen up people!! Life is too short to worry about this kind of stuff. Jon is passionate about everything he does. Who cares, he let off some steam. Give it a rest.

Posted at 3:27PM on Apr 11th 2007 by myo15

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