rachel green
Mar 15th, 2004, 04:31 PM
source: http://www.mtv.com/news/youtellus/topics/s/spears_britney/031504.jhtml
People are quick to jump to conclusions just because of who the artist is, and what they're doing in a video (see "Britney Spears Removes Suicide Plot From 'Everytime' Video"), but don't take the time to stop and think about anything else. The idea of Britney Spears' video was not to promote suicide in a "Hey, you should do this" way, but to show pain and hurt at unbearable proportions.
Suicide exists. It happens every day. It's something that inevitably will be shown and talked about, and what difference does it make whether it's in a music video or on a talk show? I honestly thought that this video would be amazing, groundbreaking material for not only Britney, but the entire music industry (see "Britney Spears' Puzzling New Video Has Singer Drowning In Fame"). It's a shame that so many people had to complain.
Allan, 18
Sherwood Park, AB
While I had no problem with Britney Spears using the suicide concept in her new video, I agree with her decision to remove that aspect. Although I don't understand all the flak she is getting about this video, I appreciate that she listens to people's concerns and, when they are valid, takes them to heart (see "You Tell Us: Britney Kills 'Everytime'"). I commend her for showing just how much she appreciates the support of those who care for her.
Tony, 19
Miami, FL
I think that it's unfortunate that Britney Spears bowed to pressure to change her video. Expression should know no limits. This attempt to make herself artistically relevant might have proven that there is something behind all the puppetry that has been Britney Spears up until this point. I guess you have to determine if you are defined by your work or if your work is defined by you.
Brandon, 27
Racine, WI
Portraying a suicide doesn't equal glorifying suicide. Suicide is shown in movies all the time. For musicians, videos are their movies. If people would listen to the tone of the song, they would understand. I am upset that Britney buckled under the pressure. That's so not like her. Madonna didn't buckle under the pressure for "Like a Prayer." What would Madonna say, Britney?
Frankie, 16
Miami, FL
I thought that the entire suicide concept was a great move in the way of doing what Britney wants and not caring what other people think, just like Christina Aguilera has done. I've had a person in my family commit suicide and I don't think that this glorifies it in any way. This is just her way of letting the old Britney go and moving on with the new one.
B, 23
Orlando, FL
I'm really glad that Britney decided to change the plot of "Everytime." I understand that she's not trying to glorify suicide, but I know if she did go through with it, it would hurt a lot of people.
Cameron, 18
Honolulu, HI
Suicide is a very sensitive and serious issue in our society today. Why would anyone glamorize such an unfortunate problem in today's times? The video has not even been made yet and people are already forming opinions. I personally know people who have contemplated suicide. Seeing what they have been through, I don't think anyone in today's world would ever praise such a horrible act. Some of you may say Britney is fake or untalented, but one thing I know is that she isn't a murderer praising suicide and encouraging people to kill themselves.
Michael, 16
Parsippany, NJ
Britney should go ahead with the video without changing it. If people have a problem with it they don't have to watch it. If a person is going to kill himself or herself, they're going to do it regardless of a music video.
Cindy, 21
Oakland, CA
It's absurd that people are getting upset about Britney Spears' suicide scene in "Everytime." A glorification? I suppose that every movie (or other music video, for that matter) with a suicide scene is equally offensive and this uproar has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that it's Britney Spears actually trying to make a serious statement, right? I'd much rather watch a video with some substance and a message than another typical Britney video. Some people obviously can't get over this Britney stigma long enough to appreciate it.
Bryan, 19
Philadelphia, PA
I am so happy that Britney Spears killed off the suicide idea. My dad committed suicide, and I was extremely upset that she was going to do this video. Thanks, Britney.
Casey, 15
Tallahassee, FL
I think its stupid for ppl to judge before they even see the video. I wished she wouldnt have backed down from the concept but i'm sure that the video will rock even without the suicide. :)
People are quick to jump to conclusions just because of who the artist is, and what they're doing in a video (see "Britney Spears Removes Suicide Plot From 'Everytime' Video"), but don't take the time to stop and think about anything else. The idea of Britney Spears' video was not to promote suicide in a "Hey, you should do this" way, but to show pain and hurt at unbearable proportions.
Suicide exists. It happens every day. It's something that inevitably will be shown and talked about, and what difference does it make whether it's in a music video or on a talk show? I honestly thought that this video would be amazing, groundbreaking material for not only Britney, but the entire music industry (see "Britney Spears' Puzzling New Video Has Singer Drowning In Fame"). It's a shame that so many people had to complain.
Allan, 18
Sherwood Park, AB
While I had no problem with Britney Spears using the suicide concept in her new video, I agree with her decision to remove that aspect. Although I don't understand all the flak she is getting about this video, I appreciate that she listens to people's concerns and, when they are valid, takes them to heart (see "You Tell Us: Britney Kills 'Everytime'"). I commend her for showing just how much she appreciates the support of those who care for her.
Tony, 19
Miami, FL
I think that it's unfortunate that Britney Spears bowed to pressure to change her video. Expression should know no limits. This attempt to make herself artistically relevant might have proven that there is something behind all the puppetry that has been Britney Spears up until this point. I guess you have to determine if you are defined by your work or if your work is defined by you.
Brandon, 27
Racine, WI
Portraying a suicide doesn't equal glorifying suicide. Suicide is shown in movies all the time. For musicians, videos are their movies. If people would listen to the tone of the song, they would understand. I am upset that Britney buckled under the pressure. That's so not like her. Madonna didn't buckle under the pressure for "Like a Prayer." What would Madonna say, Britney?
Frankie, 16
Miami, FL
I thought that the entire suicide concept was a great move in the way of doing what Britney wants and not caring what other people think, just like Christina Aguilera has done. I've had a person in my family commit suicide and I don't think that this glorifies it in any way. This is just her way of letting the old Britney go and moving on with the new one.
B, 23
Orlando, FL
I'm really glad that Britney decided to change the plot of "Everytime." I understand that she's not trying to glorify suicide, but I know if she did go through with it, it would hurt a lot of people.
Cameron, 18
Honolulu, HI
Suicide is a very sensitive and serious issue in our society today. Why would anyone glamorize such an unfortunate problem in today's times? The video has not even been made yet and people are already forming opinions. I personally know people who have contemplated suicide. Seeing what they have been through, I don't think anyone in today's world would ever praise such a horrible act. Some of you may say Britney is fake or untalented, but one thing I know is that she isn't a murderer praising suicide and encouraging people to kill themselves.
Michael, 16
Parsippany, NJ
Britney should go ahead with the video without changing it. If people have a problem with it they don't have to watch it. If a person is going to kill himself or herself, they're going to do it regardless of a music video.
Cindy, 21
Oakland, CA
It's absurd that people are getting upset about Britney Spears' suicide scene in "Everytime." A glorification? I suppose that every movie (or other music video, for that matter) with a suicide scene is equally offensive and this uproar has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that it's Britney Spears actually trying to make a serious statement, right? I'd much rather watch a video with some substance and a message than another typical Britney video. Some people obviously can't get over this Britney stigma long enough to appreciate it.
Bryan, 19
Philadelphia, PA
I am so happy that Britney Spears killed off the suicide idea. My dad committed suicide, and I was extremely upset that she was going to do this video. Thanks, Britney.
Casey, 15
Tallahassee, FL
I think its stupid for ppl to judge before they even see the video. I wished she wouldnt have backed down from the concept but i'm sure that the video will rock even without the suicide. :)