Britney's big announcement

[pixiemomma]

I don't get it? Wht do so many of you have a hate on for this woman? What has she ever done to any of you?


And why would you care if she was pregnant? At least she can afford to look after the child.

I don't get it either.

 

[AllyandJack]

I didn't hear any big announcement from Britney, but the news reported her friends reporting that she's pregnant with a girl and it's due in October. Good for her, I think. Although, it's a bit dangerous to be pregnant that soon after a c-section. I thought it was funny that her friends were saying that she's decorating the nursery pink. Gee, how original.

I remember interviews with her when she was younger and all she ever talked about was how she wanted to have lots of kids. So, good for her. I just hope she doesn't owe the sperm donor too much when she gives him a the boot.

 

[MrsPete]

She doesn't impact your life so why would you even bother?

If you have children of a certain age, she impacts your life. She's a celebrity whom they admire, and she gives them the idea that it's okay to wear skimpy outfits, sing risque lyrics, and behave like an idiot in public -- all while admonishing young girls not to have sex -- it's all okay because she can sing.

It's the media who hype her more than Brittney herself, though I don't think she minds the attention.

 

[Freyja]

I don't get it? Wht do so many of you have a hate on for this woman? What has she ever done to any of you?


And why would you care if she was pregnant? At least she can afford to look after the child.

Very good point! I find it sad how many people, even on the Dis, don´t want other people (whom they don´t know at all) to have children.

Maybe these people should get a life of their own.

 

[va32h]

She doesn't impact your life so why would you even bother?

Well she did impact my life, a little bit, inasmuch as my daughter's little friends kept talking about Britney's music, and her videos, and her movie, none of which I would permit my little girl to listen to/see.

It bothered me that Britney Spears was marketed to younger girls. Her overly sexualized image, and her lack of interest in any sort of education or schooling -- I just didn't think that made for the sort of role model I wanted for my daughter.

I suppose the blame for that could be placed on Britney's managment more than the girl herself. Her mother is really nothing better than a pimp. There is no way on earth I would have allowed my teenage daughter to sing sexually explicit lyrics and writhe around in various states of undress, and be filmed simulating sex acts - and actually live off the proceeds of this "career".

I actually feel sorry for the girl. She barely has a high-school education, and her career is based on looking and acting like a barely-legal sexpot. Not a lot of longevity in that work.

Anyway, I hope she is happy being a mom. I wonder if she will want her children to see her videos when they older. I wonder the same thing about Madonna. Like - what would it be like to know that most of your friends parents have seen your mom half-naked, you know?

 

[OhMari]

This rumor came out in February when she was doing a show for Will and Grace. She got sick on the set and went to the hospital for a few hours - so I guess the pregnancy rumor was true back then already. Do you think people would be ripping on her if she married and had kids with Justin Timberlake?

 

[sajetto]

I don't hate Britney, but I do miss her performances. I know some people will roll their eyes, but I really did think she was a very good entertainer. Remember all those MTV award shows? I know she's a wife and a mom know, but I wonder if she'll ever return to the stage????

 

[Evil Queen]

She doesn't impact your life so why would you even bother?

All entertainers, sports figures, etc impact mine and my child's life.

Why does my comments impact your life? It was a simple post. I didn't bash her, I just stated she lost my respect by being a irresponsible parent, driving with a kid on her lap.

She's a public figure and the press is going to hound her, she chose that life, not me. When I heard that stupid, lame excuse of why she drove with her son on her lap, it made it worse. Wasn't it supposedly the photographers and such that Princess Diana was trying to get away from when she died in a car? Not lumping the two ladies together, just giving an example.

 

[wvjules]

If you have children of a certain age, she impacts your life. She's a celebrity whom they admire, and she gives them the idea that it's okay to wear skimpy outfits, sing risque lyrics, and behave like an idiot in public -- all while admonishing young girls not to have sex -- it's all okay because she can sing.

It's the media who hype her more than Brittney herself, though I don't think she minds the attention.

Therein lies the problem. YOU need to be your DDs role model, not a celebrity. Her giving them the idea that its ok to do those things is silly....you are the parent. If you don't like it say no. I've never once heard a child say, "Well Britney Spears dresses that way, why can't I?"

That "role model" argument is way overused.

 

[jeast]

I don't hate her. I actually thought she was a pretty good entertainer.

However, I think she inspires scorn because she personifies the young woman with everything going for her who chooses the completely, awesomely inaproppriate loser. Everyone can see the train wreck but her. So many young women do that and it makes the rest of us frustrated and crazy wondering why? I think she personifies that issue for a lot of people and that is why she is the object of such derision.

Also, endangering a helpless baby doesn't help matters.

I hope she gets her act together for the sake of herself and her children. Just as I hope for the same for all of the no-name women who make the same crazy awful choices.

 

[va32h]

....you are the parent. If you don't like it say no. I've never once heard a child say, "Well Britney Spears dresses that way, why can't I?"

I did say no. Celebrities are allowed to run their careers as they see fit, and I'm allowed to disapprove, and you're allowed to not care either way, or whatever your opinion is.

I just think the argument of "well what do you care, it's none of your business" is silly because it could be applied to pretty much every topic that has ever been posted on this, or any other message board.

 

[lillygator]

Therein lies the problem. YOU need to be your DDs role model, not a celebrity. Her giving them the idea that its ok to do those things is silly....you are the parent. If you don't like it say no. I've never once heard a child say, "Well Britney Spears dresses that way, why can't I?"

That "role model" argument is way overused.

I agree, I actually feel sorry for some people who are doing what they love and have no clue how much their "role" plays in others lives. Many of the sports stars for example...they want to play and make money not worry about how little Johnny sees them.

It's pretty much a no win situation for celebrities, there will always be someone who doesn't like what they are doing!

The media also plays a role in this as well. We shouldn't be privledged to celebs personal lives but most of us are intrigued - look at all the Entertainment Weeklys etc...I know that's part of the deal but I don't think it is all that fair.

And as a parent, it's nice to have role models for your children - hopefully my husband and I are good ones for our girls.

 

[HomeSweetDisney]

I don't hate her. I actually thought she was a pretty good entertainer.

However, I think she inspires scorn because she personifies the young woman with everything going for her who chooses the completely, awesomely inaproppriate loser. Everyone can see the train wreck but her. So many young women do that and it makes the rest of us frustrated and crazy wondering why? I think she personifies that issue for a lot of people and that is why she is the object of such derision.

Also, endangering a helpless baby doesn't help matters.

I hope she gets her act together for the sake of herself and her children. Just as I hope for the same for all of the no-name women who make the same crazy awful choices.

Agreed. Watching Britney marry K-Fed was frighteningly similar to witnessing a train wreck. And many woman make the same mistakes she has and is making only they aren't in the spotlight 24/7. Anyway, I remember her always saying she wanted to have kids so if this is what makes her happy then I say go for it. I just wish she would have found someone better than K-Fed He's nothing but a money grubbing, spoiled, immature, wannabe rap star who really has no talent to speak of. Unless of course you count impregnating women and then dumping them as a talent.

 

[boomhauer]

She's done nothing personally to me, so I don't hate her. Hate's a strong word.

I just disrespect her and think she's a talentless bimbo. She's a terrible role model for girls to follow. Her stage prescense at such a young age is skanky and revolting.

 

[declansdad]

All entertainers, sports figures, etc impact mine and my child's life.

Why does my comments impact your life? It was a simple post. I didn't bash her, I just stated she lost my respect by being a irresponsible parent, driving with a kid on her lap.

She's a public figure and the press is going to hound her, she chose that life, not me. When I heard that stupid, lame excuse of why she drove with her son on her lap, it made it worse. Wasn't it supposedly the photographers and such that Princess Diana was trying to get away from when she died in a car? Not lumping the two ladies together, just giving an example.

My comment wasn't intended to directed at you, sorry about that. It was just a general statement.

So many people get caught up in what celebrities are doing and I just don't get it. They are not smarter or better than any other person so why should "we" get caught up in their personal lives. If people want to criticize their performances, that's one thing. But how they live their life has no impact on our daily lives. If tv shows like Entertainment Tonight and magazines like People only discussed the performances of celebrites they would be a much better show.

 

[babytrees]

If you have children of a certain age, she impacts your life. She's a celebrity whom they admire, and she gives them the idea that it's okay to wear skimpy outfits, sing risque lyrics, and behave like an idiot in public -- all while admonishing young girls not to have sex -- it's all okay because she can sing.

It's the media who hype her more than Brittney herself, though I don't think she minds the attention.

Amen!! But thankfully my girls see that she's a girl who hasn't quite grown up and has the ewww factor going on.

 

[dturner]

The press conference yesterday was called off, LOL!!!

The word is yes, she's pregnant but we all knew that months ago and that she has hired a "man-sitter" to accompany Kevin on all his parties/appearances for his rap thing because she doesn't want to go with him (I read HE doesn't want HER to go with him because SHE steals the limelight when SHE is around)

Why would any woman want a guy that they couldn't trust and have to hire a sitter for????? That's insane!!!!

Once a cheater, always a cheater!!! He cheated on Shar when she was pregnant, he'll do it again.

 

[MrsPete]

Therein lies the problem. YOU need to be your DDs role model, not a celebrity. Her giving them the idea that its ok to do those things is silly....you are the parent. If you don't like it say no. I've never once heard a child say, "Well Britney Spears dresses that way, why can't I?"

That "role model" argument is way overused.

Wow. I can say "No" to my child. I had no idea. Let me write that down.

Seriously, you're not going to find many 12 year olds who'd choose to dress like their moms instead of Brittney Spears, and I HAVE heard kids say, "Why shouldn't I wear _____? The celebrities do it." But then I teach high school, and those kids are very into excuses and celebrities.

Individual parents can say "No" at appropriate times, but that doesn't stop kids from knowing about these negative images in the media -- they're even on Channel One at school. And when all the other kids talk about celebrities, dress like them, etc., it's one more battle for parents to fight. I, for one, do not welcome that one more thing to combat in my attempt to keep my children on the straight and narrow. I'll do it because it's the right thing, but I resent the Hollywood types who're doing it.

 

[Goobergal99]

Hey, I resent that I am a young mom, so I hope my DD wants to dress like me

I really didn't mean to start up an argument I was just curious if anyone knew what she was annoucning this time. However, I will say that from the looks of things her rocky marriage and irresponsible parenting isn't exactly the most healthy enviormentto bring more children into IMO. MY DH and I are doing very well for our age, however we are not doing anywhere near as well as she is financially and yet even if having another child wasn't the most ideal thing for us right now, I still think we could give the child a better life then she could despite her millions.

 

[inaminute]

I just think she is just stupid and she obviously doesn't care about herself to put herself in a relationship where her hubby plays around spends all her money and doesn't do anything to support his 2 other children let alone the ones he is having with her. She needs some self respect.

So it's o.k. to bash someone for being young and stupid? It's o.k. to laugh at everything they do? Because someone is young and stupid means it's perfectly acceptable to criticize every move?

I'm not a Brittany fan. I don't care for her music or her style as an entertainer. However, as I don't know the girl personally I won't comment on her life except to say that I feel sorry for her--not only is she young and stupid, but she's young, stupid, and in the public eye.

Fortunately, she'll grow up one day. We were all young and stupid at one time in our lives. Usually late teens / early twenties. One day, she'll look back (as we all do) and say "Oh my goodness. WHAT was I thinking?"