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	The Britney Industrial Complex

bignosemousie

2-11-2008 8:18 PM

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britney, celebrity, media, who's crazy?, thanks kore7

bignosemousie says:

Answer to the question: "Why can't they just leave her alone?"

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2-11-2008 10:36 PM

bignosemousie

I wish that the press and paparazzi would leave her alone.

Me too, Alan. How is society culpable for her situation? Every time I read about her or watch her on tv I feed the complex.

2-11-2008 10:42 PM

mickfinn

Judy Garland - same meat different gravy. (And in no way is this comment made unkindly.)

2-11-2008 10:53 PM

bignosemousie

Mickfinn, the longer it goes on, the sicker I feel.

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