Am I the only person who doesn't give a whit about Britney Spears' shaved head

[casty33]

I apologize for even bringing this enormous triviality up to our board. But it got to me when the newscasts last night and this morning were actually leading with this non-story. And the Today show and Good Morning America were interviewing psychologists to determine why Britney Spears did it.

Somebody please explain to me why I'm supposed to care about this and why it's a news story. I know I'm an old curmudgeon but I can't believe I'm the only person who believes there are a ton more important things to put on a newscast than this.

Again, I'm sorry for bringing it up again but I can't escape it and I need to know why.

 

[alleyallen]

I didn't even know this had happened until I saw this and other threads on the topic. Honestly? Eeh. Who cares?

 

[Flying Headbutt]

I agree with my two highly esteemed colleagues.

 

[Eagles1 in London]

no, there is no real reason to care...however, it is news. She's one of the most famous people in america and she's cracking up in front of our eyes. I'm not sure it deserves a lead story billing, but there are plenty of people who are into this stuff....

On a similar note, i'm sick of all these entertainment shows who "wish her the best of luck", etc, when in reality they not only don't wish her luck, but if they value their jobs, then they want only the worst for the people they cover. Ryan Seacrest would be out of a job if Spears, Lohan and Hilton were quietly enjoying their celebrity status instead of fighting multiple disorders and addictions while still in their early 20s. The hypocrisy of it all makes me sick (though i did just post a picture comparing spears to private pyle so take my rant for what it's worth)....

 

[Norman Stansfield]

I assume you mean give a ****?

I'm with you. WHO ****ING CARES????

Just like Anna Nicole. Tragic she died, yes. But do we need wall-to-wall coverage a week later?

NO.

 

[casty33]

Just one more question for American Eagle ... "one of the most famous people in America?" Really? I find that heard to believe. What has she ever done to rate that fame? In my world, not a thing.

 

[spnited]

I assume you mean give a ****?

I'm with you. WHO ****ING CARES????

Just like Anna Nicole. Tragic she died, yes. But do we need wall-to-wall coverage a week later?

NO.

whit: n.
The least bit; an iota: "doesn't give a whit what was said"

Today's vocabulary less for Norman.
You're welcome

 

[Riddick]

Just one more question for American Eagle ... "one of the most famous people in America?" Really? I find that heard to believe. What has she ever done to rate that fame? In my world, not a thing.

well, she was pretty hott in that catholic school girl outfit back in the day.

 

[Norman Stansfield]

I assume you mean give a ****?

I'm with you. WHO ****ING CARES????

Just like Anna Nicole. Tragic she died, yes. But do we need wall-to-wall coverage a week later?

NO.

whit: n.
The least bit; an iota: "doesn't give a whit what was said"

Today's vocabulary less for Norman.
You're welcome

I think he meant ****.

 

[Eagles1 in London]

I'm not saying she's the most talented or most accomplished person in America, but certainly one of the most recognizable celebrities. The fact that you and I know so much about her without being able to even name more than one or two of her songs is telling in my opinion. She and her friends might be mostly media created, but the fact is, she's everywhere--you can't escape her (thanks to the media i guess), so that is what i meant by one of the most famous....sad but true

 

[proudpittsburgher]

Just like Anna Nicole. Tragic she died, yes. But do we need wall-to-wall coverage a week later?

NO.

No, but it is really funny stuff to stumble across an E breaking news update and see some of those anchors try and cover a serious story. You know, squinted eyes, nodding head upon every comment from someone. Oh, the drama!

 

[alleyallen]

Folks...he's trying to keep the thread title suitable for work. Whit is just as appropriate.

 

[bigpern23]

Just one more question for American Eagle ... "one of the most famous people in America?" Really? I find that heard to believe. What has she ever done to rate that fame? In my world, not a thing.

Eight No.1 singles, four platinum albums and good looks (at one time) will usually make you famous. I think maybe you and Ted Kaczynski are the only ones who don't think she is one of the most famous people in America.

 

[Norman Stansfield]

Folks...he's trying to keep the thread title suitable for work. Whit is just as appropriate.

I think he meant ****.

 

[Flying Headbutt]

We get it, Norm. Heavens forbid someone show a little decorum that the rest of us, your's truly included, typically don't.

 

[casty33]

pern, I guess you're right, but believe me, you say she had eight hit singles? Will you believe it when I tell you I couldn't name any of them. Now, I know I'm 60 years old and my music tastes are different from most, but I can't believe the rest of you can name these "hits" and agree that she's as popular as everyone is telling me.

And yes, I did mean whit as I tried to keep the thread on a kinder level. But if you want it to be ****, feel free. It means the same thing.

 

[hondo]

Drudge now has a photo of her in a blonde wig. If it's possible to look worse than the bald dome, that's it.

 

[EE94]

yes, you are the only person.
The rest of us live and die with her antics.

 

[Inky_Wretch]

I don't know what's worse - the attention given Anna Nicole port-mortem or Spears post-hair.

(And let's not forget Eagles is in England, perhaps that wacky British jargon was in play in that post.)

 

[Oz]

Just one more question for American Eagle ... "one of the most famous people in America?" Really? I find that heard to believe. What has she ever done to rate that fame? In my world, not a thing.

To be fair, when most people refer to her, it's as simply "Britney." And everyone knows who's being referred to. Not everyone has that status.