The Manolo Does Not Have the Heart to Mock
Manolo says, this is part of what the Manolo meant when he said it is the Tuesday in January and the news of the world is depressing. The Manolo was going to make gentle fun of the Britney Spears for wearing these ridiculous boots (whose provenance the Manolo does not care to know), but then he saw this pathetic picture below…
Certainly, if he stretched his faculties, the Manolo could probably say something sharp tongued and funny. But he will not, do so.
Those who are pitiable should not be mocked.
At this point, the entire Britney Spears saga has become too depressing to mock. Here is the beautiful young woman who has not been given the opportunity or level-headed guidance needed to grow into successful adulthood. She was corrupted by early fame, destroyed by having her basest impulses catered to, and exploited by those who benefited from her talent, and now she has become pitiable. And the Manolo will renew his previous pledge to not mock her.
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The Bombshell 13 years ago
Very noble. I feel sad about the way she turned out, too.
VeronicaDarling 13 years ago
You know, for being diagnosed bipolar, she’s actually doing really well. When I was diagnosed, it took me 10 YEARS (yes, YEARS) to get the right combination of nutrition, vitamins, exercise and medication so I could at least feel kind of normal – Brit’s had how long? Give her a chance; she’s got FAR more serious things to worry about than dressing like a teen popster (which she isn’t anymore). Maybe she just wants to feel well before she goes out in hideous outfits and has to deal with the entire world judging her on superficial subjects like her clothing.
Or maybe, somewhere, deep down, she doesn’t give a rat’s behind what the world thinks of her outfits. And wouldn’t that be nice to find out about her?
Manolo the Shoeblogger 13 years ago
Yes, Britney is pitiable, but things could be much worse for her. She still has some money, and appears to be on the difficult road to recovery.
As for the clothing, four years ago, the Manolo suggested the way to make over the Britney Spear’s wardrobe…
http://shoeblogs.com/2007/04/30/britney-with-the-boots-but-no-style/
It would not be that difficult to do, if she were willing to take the advice of the Manolo.
As for the Lindsey Lohan, who has also become pitiable, the Manolo’s prescription was slightly different…
http://shoeblogs.com/2010/04/20/rebuilding-lindsay-lohan/
Virginia Postrel 13 years ago
At least she looks like a normal frumpy mom, not a crazed, self-destructive starlet. The photos are actually reassuring.
Manolo the Shoeblogger 13 years ago
One of the Manolo’s friends said she looked “matronly”. And perhaps in that way the way she looks is reassuring.
What stayed the Manolo’s hand of mockery, however, was the look of heartbroken sadness, not the frumpy clothing.
La Petite Acadienne 13 years ago
If only she would contact the Manolo, who could take her under his wing and impart his wisdom upon her. With you managing her life, I think she would do very well indeed.
Jeanne 13 years ago
It’s interesting to look at how Britney and Jessica Simpson compare nowadays. Jessica was never able to come close to the heights of fame Britney did, and I used to enjoy mocking the JSimp and her foibles. Then I stopped because I felt a bit bad for the JSimp with her failed marriage, slight weight gain that brought on hateful criticism, and her apparent lack of brain cells. *Then* I found out about how much she’s made with her shoes and fashion industry stuff, and immediately gained a huge amount of respect for her and her successes. She seems to be doing great. Not that money is the end all-be all, but she’s found an amazing alternate route to earn a good living.
And now we have the once hugely famous Britney, looking sad and beaten down, by all reports her new single is awful, and I just can’t see her repeating her past success.
Francesca 13 years ago
i agree. sad for her
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marvel 13 years ago
I’ve wondered if Britney would have been happier if she’d remained in obscurity as a kindergarten or pre-school teacher. Poorer, certainly, but perhaps happier.
Angelina 13 years ago
Britney’s boots are by Australia Luxe.
http://www.australialuxeco.com/shop/womens/womens-boots/angel-sr.html
They are quite popular with the celebrities.
http://www.australialuxeco.com/celebrities?view=australiagallery
VeronicaDarling 13 years ago
“Yes, Britney is pitiable” – The Manolo
It would be nice if those of us living completely normal lives with our mental illnesses could convince people we’re not to be pitied. None of us need your pity (and I quite vehemently don’t WANT your pity) because our lives are pretty much just like everyone else’s. As soon as people figure that out, nasty things like insulting the mentally ill by acting like they have “pitiful” lives will go away. In a perfect world…