I make a point to not read internet comments, especially on news sites, but I couldn’t help myself after reading Greg Kot’s scathing review of last night’s Britney Spears concert at the All State Arena. Some choice excerpts:

She frequently turned away from the audience when it came time to actually sing, to make it less obvious that she really wasn’t. The voice coming out of the speakers was processed into a chipmunk chirp.

As for the dancing, Spears did a lot of it, but more as part of an ensemble rather than as a featured star. She was a remote, almost robotic presence throughout the show, kept at considerable distance from her fans as if she were some exotic species of entertainer that needs its privacy; she merely had to be in the building —- and occasionally remove some clothing —- to elicit cheers.

Many fans were twentyish women who undoubtedly grew up with her songs. But Spears gave them little reason to embrace her. There was no banter, no smiles, not even any close-ups on the video screen. It was as if Spears’ handlers wanted to keep her a safe distance from anything resembling a spontaneous encounter, an unexpected turn of events. God help her if Spears actually had to improvise.

I don’t know what’s more fun; reading the actual comments or imagining the stereotypes of enraged Britney fans fuming and lisping as their perfectly manicured fingers furiously pounded away to come to bat for Brit. Here’s a good one:

It’s obvious you know very, very little about Britney’s professional career.

Then again, I shouldn’t be surprised. After all, it’s easier to write negative reviews coaxed with personal failures, alluded shortcomings, and “witty” jabs.

Here’s a tip the next time you write about Britney: there’s more to her than you will ever (care to) know.

Posted by: Adrian | Apr 29, 2009 1:35:34 AM

I’d love to see the analytics of this page. I wonder how many exit links head straight to Perez Hilton, Us Weekly or EW.com.