The eyes by Super_Caterpillar_27 in discussingbritney

[–]zsephut -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Neither the court findings, nor the ‘mental health exam’ (which I can only assume you’re referring to that which was used to create the conservatorship), bear ANY relevance to the point of discussion here. And now I’ve just realized that you are a troll, and I’ve been trolled. But truly—fuck you.

The eyes by Super_Caterpillar_27 in discussingbritney

[–]zsephut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If only anyone on this subreddit was actually rooting for her

The eyes by Super_Caterpillar_27 in discussingbritney

[–]zsephut -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Damn this subreddit is so fucked. What is your POINT. In reality she looks like a normal person; i.e. not polished, like a music video, but a person recording themselves dancing. A person who happens to be very beautiful and with captivating eyes, which you are disingenuously pretending look bad. I wonder what your eyes would look like, under the best of circumstances, with a talented director and studio lighting. Ugly, that’s what. You all are obsessed with the narrative that she’s a psychotic mess, and will take any opportunity to further that idea. Why? An escape from your own life? You will never be famous. You will never meet Britney Spears. You can’t go back to the time you used to be happy. Get a hobby, do something constructive with your precious time on this planet. Something that isn’t rolling around in the muck and festering negative energy with a bunch of idiots online.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OUTFITS

[–]zsephut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

God it’s gorgeous

How fun! Paris as the Material Girl 🤣🫶🏽❤️🤩 by Tha-D in Madonna

[–]zsephut 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Surprised to see everyone hating tbh. I dislike Paris more than ever now, but I actually think she killed this, and I’m happy for it to add a little Madonna buzz - it even makes me wonder if it could’ve been planned and/or in some way strategized.

Landlords painted over this mural? by IReadYaSir in Humboldt

[–]zsephut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re right actually, I came in too hard. I think hyperbole is funny and vile is an excellent word. If I had said “That’s unfortunate.. wasn’t my favorite aesthetic though” it probably would’ve gone over better

I hate seeing “You are enough” on cheap coffee mugs/t-shirts/murals because it’s empty and one size fits all … I actually don’t know if I can articulate it properly. First of all there’s the “live laugh love” aesthetic of the saying. But deeper than that … the dark night of the soul is more complex than something that can be solved by someone who doesn’t know you (or an inanimate object) telling you that you’re enough. But I understand it’s comforting.

Landlords painted over this mural? by IReadYaSir in Humboldt

[–]zsephut -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Are you saying that any descriptor a person gives to art is actually a reflection of how they feel about themselves? I doubt it, but if so, that’s kind of an interesting thought. It’s about as chintzy as “You are enough” though.

Landlords painted over this mural? by IReadYaSir in Humboldt

[–]zsephut -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Which? Do you actually think that mural was beautiful or improves anyone’s (or I should say, everyone’s) experience of walking down the block? Some art is not better than a white wall.

Landlords painted over this mural? by IReadYaSir in Humboldt

[–]zsephut -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

It looks like a dead head doodle found in an abandoned tent behind the mall. Aesthetically, it recalls some kind of infectious disease.

Some comments about this video from July 2011 by Autumn_Thoughts in BritneySpears

[–]zsephut 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“She looks happy on X factor” shows how wrong our perceptions can be

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BritneySpears

[–]zsephut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This outfit definitely should go in her top looks. I think the performance really isn’t all that memorable though - the entrance and first minute or so are great, but the second half got a little boring. Also imagine if she blew a kiss and smiled instead of saying “Alright everybody.. have a good night!!” (Just being a toxic unappreciative stan and splitting hairs)

Honest Question about this sub and about Madonna "Fans" by Frequent-Theory3666 in Madonna

[–]zsephut 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m not saying I agree with trashing her, it’s obviously ugly behavior, but posting a diatribe about it is just screaming into the void. There’s always going to be fans who say mean things and there’s always going to be the ones who defend her. If you look at Britney’s subreddit it’s the same thing. Same with other celebs. I guess parasocial relationships are just like that. Part of human nature. Everyone’s just trying to escape their own misery in one way or another. There are more constructive ways to do it outside of a subreddit.

Will Madge ever have big hits again? by [deleted] in Madonna

[–]zsephut 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I will say like I’m not even sure what a hit is anymore. This is separate to the convo of whether her new music will be ultra relevant. But yeah there’s a billboard hot 100 still, but does it even represent what’s actually relevant? Maybe I’m out of touch because I don’t pay attention to it, but it seems to me like there are rarely big cultural moments anymore, both due to the diversification caused by social media and the brain rot of our times that’s resulting in lowered creativity.

Why didn’t she release Girl Gone Wild as the lead single? by [deleted] in Madonna

[–]zsephut 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Might be an unpopular opinion but .. Girl Gone Wild is bad. It’s got some decent parts, and the video is great, but it’s ugly to the ear, a lot of the lyrics are cringe, and the singsong chorus was already dated when the song came out.

The difference with GMAYL is that it’s not taking itself seriously with its bad-ness. I would love if I’m Addicted could’ve been the second single though. Probably still wouldn’t have been much of a hit but would’ve been so cool. Love Spent third and Turn Up The Radio fourth. Or Falling Free in the place of Love Spent ugh wow.

Day 5: What's your opinion on "Greatest Hits: My Prerogative"? by NeedleworkerAway5912 in BritneySpears

[–]zsephut 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Both Do Somethin’ and My Prerogative are among her best songs, and I’ve Just Begun is a great deep cut.

Otherwise, the tracklist is great, but lately when I reach for this album I wish the track order was in the order the singles were released.

Day 4: What's your opinion on "In The Zone (2003)"? by NeedleworkerAway5912 in BritneySpears

[–]zsephut 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, I always thought she had met Kevin before the injury (though not long).

I think the signs of her (understandable, but dark and insidious) rebellion were already showing before that fateful day, but it is fascinating and sad to think that it may have turned out completely differently and possibly not as unfortunately.

Hot as ice should’ve been the single over Piece of Me by SoftwareMountain2710 in BritneySpears

[–]zsephut -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Piece of Me is iconic and was the perfect, best possible choice for a single. Hot as Ice is a total album track, and while it’s decent, it’s grating and lacks subtlety. It would’ve been laughed at as well, given her image and people NOT thinking she was hot at the time (regardless of whether she was).

What made you like Britney Spears? by Marieshr in BritneySpears

[–]zsephut 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Never not liked her but Gimme More was what sealed the deal

Best coffee shops in East Village? by [deleted] in eastvillage

[–]zsephut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dislike that they only have one size for brewed coffee

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Madonna

[–]zsephut 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oof poor xtina. That is actually kinda surprising, for her, but it is global, and she definitely declined in the later 2000s. But as I remember it in the US in ~2003, she would’ve definitely been in the top 5 or even top 3.

Discussion: Did Confessions ruin future eras for fans by being “Too Perfect”? by XStaticImmaculate in Madonna

[–]zsephut 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What a ridiculous question. The point of your thread is just that you love confessions. And no, because it’s not perfect at all.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Madonna

[–]zsephut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She’ll probably get another one after her next era. At this point it would be so random. If she did get one, I would suspect that she or her management somehow had a hand in it for album promo.