Is the #FreeBritney movement cementing Britney's legendary status ?

[Roger]

The #FreeBritney movement definitely made people talking about her for the first time in years. A lot of people reflect on her career, dive into her old songs. Gen Z has finally heard about Britney Spears, millenials revisit her prime.

She has been trending on Twitter, Tik Tok, YouTube, Google. The GP did not think about her this much since FF / BJ, and a lot of people who never cared about her now support her.

The movement reminded them that she is/was one of the biggest celebrity of all time ! It definitely changed the image people had of her, and they are finally realizing how sweet, talented and iconic she is.

I am so proud of her, she will never be forgotten ! Can't wait for her Live TV interview about the cship to go down in f-cking History Books ! 

Legends Only 

[MissSpearsSaysSo]

Yes, i’d definitely say so. It caused her to be bigger  than she ever really has been. 

[Pinky98]

Perhaps not unanimously just yet. 

I think if she did a massive exposè, interview, book, amazingly beautiful creative album and a great nostalgic tour that still feels fresh and exciting, then yeah I think she would 100% be at legend level.

Her music is already at legend status along with Christina, Janet, J Lo, etc but I think to get to the next stage of legendary (Madonna, MJ, Prince, Elvis, Tina Turner, Amy Winehouse, Bowie, Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Aerosmith) the public needs to resonate with you, connect with you and really feel emotions toward you like most people do for those true legends I listed, you know?

Unfortunately most of the GP still had their 2007 glasses on and were under the impression her team and family were doing the best for her by ‘Covering up the crazy’ in her all these years... That’s why it annoyed me the past decade when all the talk shows and celebs were always ‘rooting for her’ and ‘Awh we love Britney’ as if something was seriously wrong with her. They’re now realising all her behaviour, meds, actions and rebellion has been caused by her father and team and that’s a great thing.

An explosive ending (Hopefully resulting in her father being sued or jailed), her business managers being arrested, the #MeToo movement reigniting, a new trinity album, world tour and tell all books and interviews will definitely cement herself as the comeback queen and a legend.

Soon, you won’t be able to say Princess of Pop or Comeback without thinking of Britney ******* Spears 

[Fab britney]

It’s def an iconic moment for her and when she’s free her 1st album after it will be as big as circus was in terms of hype. I agree it is the most she’s been talked about since 2011, it’s still not enough for how big of an issue it is but I digress 

[Alio]

Well yes, not gonna lie, we know Lou, Jamie and the rest of the gang have become more famous than Lucky's pink dress and that is a lot to handle for me 

[Blackout2006]

No

[Frankie8]

Unfortunately with these headlines some people just associate her with her issues than with music. When talking to teens at various times and Britney comes up, they say isnt she crazy and shaved her head, or oh she still makes music. Ive gotten responses like oh doesnt she have that one song.

[Hooked-On-Knee]

35 minutes ago, Blackout2006 said:

No

You think Billie Eilish is a legend so, yes.

[lilhennythings]

Depends. In some ways, yes. In most ways, no. Britney's already a legend anyway, and I don't say that just as a stan. I've mentioned before in other threads that Britney's fame is the product of a confluence of factors that were specific to a moment in time. No one in a post 9-11, post-Internet, post-modern world will really ever be able to accomplish what Britney did during the height of her career. The closest I can think of in a modern context is someone like Billie Eilish or that Watermelon Sugar guy (why can't I remember his name) but no one really even approaches the fervor that was Britney-mania in 1998-2008/9. Even Beyonce is/was famous in a "different way" than Britney. 

I think Britney will be retroactively appreciated. I think, like @Pinky98 mentions, it would be HUGE if she did a massive expose, tied her plight to the #MeToo movement/modern se x-rights, and everything we suspect came to light but ... I don't see it. Britney's too private. All she wants is her privacy. I think this is also why we see so little of what is actually going on. Ultimately, I think if Britney wanted us to know her business, we would know more of it, gag orders or NDAs or whatever court proceedings aside. If (and unfortunately, it feels like a big if) Britney ever gets free in her lifetime, I don't suspect we'll see a groundbreaking album or a world tour; I think (maybe) after a long time we'd get a true Britney album, but I personally think she wants out of showbusiness and the limelight. 

The exposes and true appreciation of Britney's cultural impact beyond the 90s/00s will be retroactive; it'll be like Judy Garland and Marilyn Monroe. 

[Blackout2006]

24 minutes ago, Hooked-On-Knee said:

You think Billie Eilish is a legend so, yes.

She’s yet to reach that status

But I don’t want Britney to become a certified legend over her personal issues

[HeySister]

57 minutes ago, lilhennythings said:

Depends. In some ways, yes. In most ways, no. Britney's already a legend anyway, and I don't say that just as a stan. I've mentioned before in other threads that Britney's fame is the product of a confluence of factors that were specific to a moment in time. No one in a post 9-11, post-Internet, post-modern world will really ever be able to accomplish what Britney did during the height of her career. The closest I can think of in a modern context is someone like Billie Eilish or that Watermelon Sugar guy (why can't I remember his name) but no one really even approaches the fervor that was Britney-mania in 1998-2008/9. Even Beyonce is/was famous in a "different way" than Britney. 

I think Britney will be retroactively appreciated. I think, like @Pinky98 mentions, it would be HUGE if she did a massive expose, tied her plight to the #MeToo movement/modern se x-rights, and everything we suspect came to light but ... I don't see it. Britney's too private. All she wants is her privacy. I think this is also why we see so little of what is actually going on. Ultimately, I think if Britney wanted us to know her business, we would know more of it, gag orders or NDAs or whatever court proceedings aside. If (and unfortunately, it feels like a big if) Britney ever gets free in her lifetime, I don't suspect we'll see a groundbreaking album or a world tour; I think (maybe) after a long time we'd get a true Britney album, but I personally think she wants out of showbusiness and the limelight. 

The exposes and true appreciation of Britney's cultural impact beyond the 90s/00s will be retroactive; it'll be like Judy Garland and Marilyn Monroe. 

Not the Watermelon Sugar guy 

[HeySister]

One thing i really appreciate about the movement is how it is slowly chipping away at the 'crazy britney' label. Don't get me wrong, her Instagram is failing her, along with media headlines, but i really think people are waking up to her experiences since 2007 and realizing how much of a victim and a survivor she has been. All these mini YT series and documentaries are really helping change the narrative and increase empathy. I really hope this continues and support only grows until she is free 

[Roger]

49 minutes ago, Salsa555 said:

One thing i really appreciate about the movement is how it is slowly chipping away at the 'crazy britney' label. Don't get me wrong, her Instagram is failing her, along with media headlines, but i really think people are waking up to her experiences since 2007 and realizing how much of a victim and a survivor she has been. All these mini YT series and documentaries are really helping change the narrative and increase empathy. I really hope this continues and support only grows until she is free 

A random straight guy I know messaged me a few minutes ago about a trending YT doc because he knows I am a stan

He said he did not about the situation at all but now he sees her in a new light

Is this the beginning of the end for people mocking her ?  

I expect a lot of support from the GP in the coming years 

[HeySister]

17 minutes ago, Roger said:

A random straight guy I know messaged me a few minutes ago about a trending YT doc because he knows I am a stan

He said he did not about the situation at all but now he sees her in a new light

Is this the beginning of the end for people mocking her ?  

I expect a lot of support from the GP in the coming years 

This makes me so happy. And i hope so!

[Roger]

3 minutes ago, Salsa555 said:

This makes me so happy. And i hope so!

This YT doc was #1 trending in France when it was released 5 days ago and now it is still hanging in the top 25 

Every person with an internet access should know about the situation by now

[Buffybot]

I'd say yes, the FreeBritney movement already is part of her legacy. A lot of people who doesn't care about her music are more aware of her situation and siding with Brit.

It can get much bigger If more stuff end up exposed. Britney can be a voice against abuse and I wouldn't doubt they create a law with her name to help people on c-ships.

Nothing negative so far.

[Leolileinstein]

Yes. 

[J45x]

Yes! Is taking her already legendary status to another level.