Maybe its time we cut Britney Spears some slack

[ForeverAutumn]

If she had any talent to pay for then I'd buy what you're saying. Her looks were all she had. If she doesn't want to be judged on her looks, then she should keep her cloths on.

I agree with you. However, that's a subjective statement. The fact is that she sold millions of CDs. Lot's of people like her music. I will agree that her looks are part of the whole package and it was the whole package that was being sold.

However, what you said was...

As far as her performance? I'm willing to give her the benefit of the doubt for now. Maybe she was sick. But it's time for her to put some clothes on. She's not attractive with those extra pounds.

You're willing to forgive her terrible performance but not her weight gain. That's the comment that I find offensive.

Look Mike, you and I are friends and I'm only partially busting your chops here. I do find the media's take on her appearance offensive. And you appear to agree with them. You're certainly entitled to your opinion. I have issues with the way that the media forces their perception of perfection down our throats and we let them influence our definition of beauty. Somewhere in the not-so-deep archives of RR, there is a thread where I blasted Tex for a similar comment regarding Nancy Wilson. So Britney gained a few pounds. So what? Is a slightly heavier Britney Spears so offensive to society? Does it really warrant front page news? If so, then it's society who has the problem, not Britney, IMPO.

[bobsticks]

Howsabout in the meantime, Fall-Girl and GM, we agree that her recent behavior combined with her completely horrible performance leaves her deserving of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HSBZ...side%2D%2Ehtml

[GMichael]

I agree with you. However, that's a subjective statement. The fact is that she sold millions of CDs. Lot's of people like her music. I will agree that her looks are part of the whole package and it was the whole package that was being sold.

However, what you said was...



You're willing to forgive her terrible performance but not her weight gain. That's the comment that I find offensive.

Look Mike, you and I are friends and I'm only partially busting your chops here. I do find the media's take on her appearance offensive. And you appear to agree with them. You're certainly entitled to your opinion. I have issues with the way that the media forces their perception of perfection down our throats and we let them influence our definition of beauty. Somewhere in the not-so-deep archives of RR, there is a thread where I blasted Tex for a similar comment regarding Nancy Wilson. So Britney gained a few pounds. So what? Is a slightly heavier Britney Spears so offensive to society? Does it really warrant front page news? If so, then it's society who has the problem, not Britney, IMPO.

Her performance only took a few minutes. Anyone can have a bad day. That's why I say that I'd give her the the benifit of the doubt for that.
As far as her putting on pounds? I have no trouble with that. But I don't think she should be in her underwear unless she's got a little someing extra going on. What I saw didn't look like anything extra. Still, nothing wrong with that. Just have her put some cloths on.

I never agree with the media, and sure don't now either.

Any singer can put on all the weight they want. I don't have a problem with that. But why strip down to show it off?

Put her in a nice dress or other clothing that shows off her best parts but hides her not so great parts. That's entertianment 101.

[Troy]

This thread is funnier than that video.

I guess I need to see that video of BS to see what all the fuss is about, but dang man, do I have to? Who gives a crap?


This kicks Brittany's lardy A$$

[Rich-n-Texas]

Rock on man!
But I didn't see the part where the fat lady sings.

[basite]

This thread is funnier than that video.

I guess I need to see that video of BS to see what all the fuss is about, but dang man, do I have to? Who gives a crap?


This kicks Brittany's lardy A$$

who are they? me likey

[Troy]

who are they? me likey

The band is Estradasphere. They are an offshoot of Mr. Bungle and The Secret Chiefs 3. If you like this lo-fi vid you really need to get your hands on their all instrumental album called "Palace of Mirrors." It will be somewhere near the top of my best of 2007 list.

[RoyY51]

My wife and I have been married for 29 years and we've always enjoyed good food. From where I sit, Brittany is still a few pounds UNDERweight. I guess it's all a matter of perspective.

The softer the cushion...

[ForeverAutumn]

Her performance only took a few minutes. Anyone can have a bad day. That's why I say that I'd give her the the benifit of the doubt for that.
As far as her putting on pounds? I have no trouble with that. But I don't think she should be in her underwear unless she's got a little someing extra going on. What I saw didn't look like anything extra. Still, nothing wrong with that. Just have her put some cloths on.

I never agree with the media, and sure don't now either.

Any singer can put on all the weight they want. I don't have a problem with that. But why strip down to show it off?

Put her in a nice dress or other clothing that shows off her best parts but hides her not so great parts. That's entertianment 101.

I guess even appearance is subjective. I didn't think that she looked that bad.

[3-LockBox]

I didn't think that she looked that bad.

me either