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March 05, 2008
Retrohump Night: Old is a shifting reference
Britney Spears - "Toxic" 2004 - Live in Korea
A subtle statement* on our nation's most troubled pop star. Fished from the ancient depths of 2004 comes this performance in Korea** of "Toxic" -- the shockingly good track that had both critics and dance fiends chomping at the bit just a few years ago.
Passage of time is a flexible point of reference for retro homage. Sometimes an allusion of old can serve as a powerful reminder for how quickly the ride on the spiral can turn downward.
Speaking of Michael Jackson, will stage parents ever learn the dark lessons of losing a childhood to stardom? She seems to be doing better lately though, so that's obviously good.
*Some of the M.S. team is down hard with colds at the moment. Yes, we're phoning it in.
**Korea making a second appearance in as many weeks on M.S.
Posted by Merry Swankster at March 5, 2008 11:59 PM
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