That Britney's Shameless...

Ok, so Britney Spears is everywhere I doubt there is one person in the country if not the continent who has never heard the name, "Britney Spears". Well, that's a strong statement but, you get the point. But why? Why is the world so obsessed with her? Is it because she is a celebrity? Yeah, but there are hundreds of other celebrities out there who don't get a fraction of the attention that Britney gets. Why does everyone else only get diddly-crap? Is it because she is better at what she does? Ha! No. I haven't seen her put out one decent song, ever. But, that's my opinion. So, since everyone else is talking about her I might as well too.

So, one thing that pumped Britney up was her "downfall" and her "comeback" nothing gave her more publicity than those two events. Was it intentional? I'd say so. So, the woman tries to rise out of the curdling feces she had become. She decides to "sing" at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards. Of course, immediately after the event the critics pummeled her with criticisms like "an out-of-shape Spears moved tentatively around the stage, getting totally outgrooved by her backup dancers and badly lip-syncing her way through the song" [1] This is true, she looked like she was going through multiple muscle spasms. Yes, she didn't look as "fit" as she once had, but keep in mind she just had two kids. Now, I'm no fashion junkie but even I can tell you her wardrobe did her no justice. She should know that she can't pull off that kind of outfit, so of course she would get butchered for it, that's society, nothing slips by us. And yes, it wasn't nice of everyone to pick on her but it was still partially fair, she brought it upon herself.

I suppose I should cut her some slack, she is a lot further along from where she was. I mean, she was basically at rock bottom, whether she ended up there accidentally or intentionally is another story. Never the less, she was OUT OF IT. The paparazzi played a huge role in her downfall. I mean, they invade her privacy constantly and follow her wherever she goes. She is never truly alone. They become a part of her life, it's no wonder that she would breakdown like this, it was bound to happen sooner or later. One thing I notice though, is that the paparazzi hassle her more than any other star, but why? She claims to hate the paparazzi like in her song "Piece of me" she says: "I'm Mrs. 'You want a piece of me?' Tryin' and pissin' me off" she is referring to the paparazzi in this song but, she didn't even write the song. So, is she really pissed off at the paparazzi? Or does she actually appreciate them? Because she should, she needs them, she is NOTHING without them. The paparazzi made Britney Spears. And she knows it, "A former Britney Spears employee claims the pop star has been tipping the paparazzi off to her whereabouts in an effort to maintain tabloid stardom." [2] She knows what she's doing, she's simply sacrificing her dignity to stay in the spotlight.

Now, most other celebrities don't appreciate the paparazzi quite like Britney does. Many celebrities like Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake are fighting back at the paprazzi in an attempt to save their privacy. Seriously? Suck it up princess. It's part of the job description. You're a CELEBRITY, your famous, have you forgotten what famous means? Let me help you out: "Famous - Celebrated in fame or public report; renowned; mach talked of; distinguished in story; -- used in either a good or a bad sense, chiefly the former; often followed by" [3] Notice the last line? Often followed by? Of course, you're gonna get followed! It's only natural. But, I believe it's only ok to a certain extent, when laws are broken and people get hurt it's been taken too far. I believe that a line has to be drawn. Paparazzi are becoming violent and brutal, they will do whatever it takes to get that perfect shot, cause they know it will make them rich. They don't care about the damage done, they can pay for it, they don't care about the celebrity, all they want is the money. To draw this line the Britney Law was introduced "Britney Law" -- a 20-yard "safety bubble" around celebs considered to be "paparazzi targets." [4] Of course, this law isn't supposed to put an end to the paparazzi, only put restrictions on them. But seriously, is this really gonna stop them? I mean, driving a van into someones car intentionally isn't legal, but the paparazzi did it anyways. If they don't obey that law, why would they obey this one?

So anywho, 1 year later from her tragic appearance at the 2007 MTV awards she shows up again, at the 2008 MTV music video awards, and what do you know? Everyone loves her again!

"In less than 20 seconds, the troubled pop singer Britney Spears made a successful comeback today when she introduced the 25th MTV video music awards" [5] Well looky-looky she's right back where she started if not better, everyone loves her again and she's normal. Oh joy bliss. It's like she never really left. Bravo, Britney, bravo. I really must applaud you Britney, you put on such a great show. The downfall, the insanity, the failed comeback, the actual comeback. You do it all so well, you got the whole world fooled.

References

[1] Maynard, John. "In VMA Comeback, Britney Makes All The Wrong Moves." Washington Post [Washington] 10 Sep. 2007: page C01

[2] N/A, Castina. "Britney Spears Paparazzi Deal; Britney Spears Tipping Off Photographers, Says Former Employee." www.popcrunch.com 26 sep, 2007: http://www.popcrunch.com/britney-spears-paparazzi-deal-britney-spears-tipping-off-photographers-says-former-employee/.

[3] famous. (n.d.). Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. Retrieved February 22, 2009, from Dictionary.com website: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/famous

[4] N/A, Liz. "The \'Britney Law\' -- A Celeb\'s Best Friend?." The Washington Post [Washington] 12 Feb, 2008

[5] Tedmanson, Sophie. "Britney Spears scoops MTV awards and resurrects her career." www.entertainment.timesonline.com 8 sep, 2008: http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article4701100.ece?token=null&offset=0&page=1.