BritneySpears.com
Britney's outrageous and out of control.
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Seen the site?
details
- URL: http://www.britneyspears.com/
- Entertainment Value: Low
Parents need to know
Parents need to know that Britney's song lyrics (which can be heard through song clips on the site) are uninspiring and are based around the theme of losing control. Provocative photos of Britney at twenty-something are scattered throughout.
Families can talk about the appeal of pop superstars. Do you like Britney's music, and if so, why? What kind of message does she send through her music and through this Web site?
Families can talk about the appeal of pop superstars. Do you like Britney's music, and if so, why? What kind of message does she send through her music and through this Web site?
Message
Social Behavior:
You probably don't want your daughter imitating Britney...
Consumerism:
Shopping.
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
Educational Value:
Nothing you would want your kid to learn.
Violence
Sex
Sexy photos as well as lyrics.
Language
Some street language.
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Jean Armour Polly
The opening picture on the site sets the tone: Britney reveals herself as she pulls aside heavy, purple velvet curtains. Behind her, a large window frames an unfocused landscape of pink and fuchsia. Britney appears somewhat shell-shocked, as if she's asking herself, "Where am I, how did I get here, and why am I dressed this way?" Barely covering her tan are black briefs and a skimpy black leather jacket that is unzipped almost down to her navel. She's outrageous, out of control, and she sings about it all as you browse the site. But there's more! In the Official Britney Spears' Press area, we see numerous photos of "Nobody's Angel" herself, in various states of deshabille, including a Rolling Stone cover shot that looks like it should have been in Playboy instead. While you're downloading chat icons, reading about an upcoming tour, or perusing the Britney Store (a Britney wall clock is $49.95), you can listen to the jukebox clips of Britney's latest album.
Is it any good?
Lots of negative messages here, so parents may not want their children (even young tweens) browsing this site. Here's a sample of some of Britney’s lyrics: "I don’t really wanna be a tease / Would you undo my zipper, please / Uh uh, please don’t talk." And here's another: "I was shaking my ass in the streets this morning / Just walked in and it's early morning / Passed out on the couch I'm yawning."
To its credit, the site also offers information on The Britney Spears Foundation and its work with young children in the performing arts. But somehow the juxtaposition of competing messages here doesn't quite fit.
Nuts and bolts
- Playability: No games
- Graphics: Photos
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Parents and kids say
All Reviews
There are 13 reviews.
Posted on 01/23/07 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 17
Age 17+
Posted on 01/03/07 by Anonymous Adult contributor
Posted on 12/31/04 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 13
Adult Reviews
There are 4 reviews.
Age 17+
Posted on 01/03/07 by Anonymous Adult contributor
Kids Reviews
There are 9 reviews.
Posted on 01/23/07 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 17
Posted on 12/31/04 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 13
What do your kids do online?
Surf
34%
Homework and research
19%
Download music
10%
Chat with friends
37%
132 votes