I think one of the reasons we are all fascinated with Britney is because she came from such a great place (emotionally...so we thought) and has fallen downhill so fast and so hard. I know it sounds pathetic that so many are obsessed with such a ridiculous, meaningless celebrity, but hey--it's the same thing as being obsessed with Cathe, or your favorite book or movie or politician or poem. People latch on to things that don't make sense to others. I, for one, grew up with Britney. We are the same age and I idolized her with everything I had. She seemed happy, healthy, successful, beautiful, strong, talented, and lucky. I could only dream of being her.
It's important not to criticize others for their fascinations or interests. Yes, some can not be bothered with Britney and that's fine. I am merely interested because I enjoy reading up on celebrity gossip. Yes, that may seem trivial and ridiculous to some, but it's basically a hobby. I feel sorry for Britney and everything she's going through. I don't know her. I've never met, seen, spoken to or been near her, yet being the celebrity that she is, I feel like I know her. There are millions of other children and mothers like her, but the media focuses on her because she has made a living being in the public eye.
I guess this post makes no sense. I'm in NO WAY trying to defend Britney. I think she's a sorry excuse for a Mother and a human being. Maybe I'm just trying to justify to myself why I am actually interested in her personal life.