Unlucky (or lucky, depending on how you feel about that kind of thing) audience members at Britney’s Anaheim, California concert were treated to a nice up-skirt shot of Britney’s braided cotton Tampax string, dangling from her underwear. From detached hair extensions to microphone mishaps, it seems like every stop on this tour has had its own unique mini-disaster.
Nonetheless, I find it amazing that she could sing or dance while dealing with her period. There aren’t many people–myself included– who would have the gametes to get up there and do a choreographed dance routine in a skirt that short while blood is painfully leaking from their genitalia. Perhaps the wardrobe department should have come up with a costume contingency plan for this time of the month.
oh man.. that sucks
Do you see what your hanging on too here people? Britney Spears is always embarrassing herself, ……..JUST LET GO, ooooooo you’re being hypnotized by a tragic life.
um…how is it hanging out if she’s wearing pantyhose? I don’t get it…
she’s probably got pantyhose with holes in the crotch… for super quick pee time backstage.
I was thinking the same thing! What the hell???!!!!
How embarrassing.
A few years back I saw a woman who was wearing very, very short shorts with a piece of the tampon string hanging out. Very noticable. But hey if you are going to wear shorts that are 4 sizes too small. I say the hell with ya.
JESCO- yeah, how is it that the string is conveniently hanging out through pantyhose?? Lol I am sure since her ‘lips’ were hanging out that one time she has a major check in the mirror before hitting the stage..
Just leave her alone already.
“I find it amazing that she could sing or dance while dealing with her period. ”
Shes not singing, shes lip-singing.. Lets get it right, because this is one of the most fake tours of all time. A concert without the singer actually singing? Sounds like a bullshit way to collect lots of money.
But yes I agree with dancing while on your period.. Cant imagine it, ahhh. Although Im sure the Prozac helped her as well.
Lip-SYNCING. And to be honest, I didn’t go to see Britney sing, I went to see her PERFORM. She is an entertainer first and foremost, and she does a damn good job.
maybe that’s britney’s way of dispelling any pregnancy rumors?
The title here is incomparable.
That’s what I thought! That was freaking hilarious!!
geez, you ladies have tough periods. you can actually still get up and walk around with considerable ease. try it.
i refuse otherwise to take part in a discussion about britney’s pon string. no no no.
Yeah, she has pantyhose AND black underwear on, so how is it that her tampon is “hanging out”?
Actually this leads me to an important question: I feel like there are all these urban legends about periods that men especially are terrified of. Case in point: in Superbad when Seth is dancing with the girl at the party and she gets period blood on his leg. Totally horrifying for any guy, I’m sure, given the stigma around periods, but let’s face it: how often, besides in “Teen Magazine: I Can’t Believe it Happened to Me”, does this really happen? I typically notice things are going on down there far before I am in any danger of bleeding all over some guy’s leg. Also: I have NEVER had a tampon “fall out”, and can’t imagine Britney was able to do it WHILE WEARING two layers. Urban myth coming out of our terror and fear of menstruation-hatred? Or just Britney being nuts again?
Plenty of people have tampon strings fall out. It’s not like the whole fucking thing came out. She’s doing a lot of costume changes, and sometimes that sucker is elusive, Especially if you’ve just gone to the bathroom and didn’t make sure to tuck it back into your underwear. Its not like its magically hanging through the underwear and the panty hose, it’s clearly just trapped to the side in there.
That’s why I tuck my tampon string safely inside my butt crack– it’s nature’s pocket. Don’t let ’em pick your pocket!
lol!
nature’s pocket? hahahaha
too much.
I’ve never done that. Great, now I am curious
I find it odd that someone with her money and her job that she isn’t getting depo shots. I haven’t had a period in a couple of years, can you say freedom? Unless you want tio have a child why wouldn’t you get a shot to stop having periods?
Because the side effects of depo are different for everyone. I hated it.
what? depo doesn’t kill your period. I HATED depo, and got my period for like a month and a half straight. depo sucks
Those shots are horrible. The side effects are horrendous. I would not recommend anyone getting them. It is not natural to shut down your ovaries for years. There is a reason that women menstruate monthly and to stop the process is insane.
Amen Scarlett. I can’t imagine what sorts of latter effects that may have for people down the road. Menstruation is not some sort of biological “mistake” that needs to be fixed.
I have a friend who had depo and she ended up having numerous horrifying side effects. However, the one that she still has and that I remember best is her acid jizz, not to be confused with acid jazz.
I think it goes back to the illness thing that she has. Somewhere I read that poor awareness or even caring of one’s own hygiene, cleanliness, appearance, etc., is symptomatic of that illness…or the meds…I can’t remember. I still feel sorry for her – I really think she’s completely messed up and doomed and I wish she could just disappear into anonymity somewhere in the U.S. and never perform ever again. Sure, she needs to work etc., but geez, let’s not kid ourselves that these tours are a whole lot of stress. I can’t imagine how that’s good for anyone.
you are thinking way too hard about this. Having a tampon string uh-oh is NOT a sign of mental illness. Sheesh.
I feel bad for her that she is getting press over this. How embarrassing.
Great title tho Kelly!
Yeah, I’m pretty sure this has nothing to do with a mental illness.
I think it was a simple wardrobe malfunction.
hmmm D,
I was never really a Britney fan but I do think that preforming is what genuinely keeps her steady, even if she seems to be a tad controlled now…as for the ‘illness’ you mention we don’t know shit about what is really going on…wouldn’t anybody go a bit nuts after being in the public eye for so long?She might be out of it at the moment..if you believe the benzos things but I think the majority of people would not be able to cope with her life without some ehhh ‘calming’ drugs
also, aside from her tour she seems to be keeping out of the trash papers etc..so maybe it’s working out for real :o)
and this from a non-fan..just nice to hear of a recovery!
Your tampon string doesnt’ hang out of your panties sometimes? I guess that means i’m completely insane. You’re being silly and overjudgemental.
Two words: Menstrual Cup.
oh do you seriously use those? I am too afraid :(
I have friends that swear by them! Diva cup and the Moon cup. Instead is great alternative too.
they work well but there’s good reason to be afraid. They do umm … tip. And usually while umm … full.
They tip? Are you using an Instead or an actual cup? The Insteads are notorious for ‘sploding, though the reusable cups aren’t.
They’re actually pretty freaking awesome. I suggest the LJ menstrual_cups community. They’re really friendly and knowledgeable.
Oh man. I can’t wait to see what kind of hilarity ensues when I attend her concert on Wednesday night.
Brit has become some bizzare form of endometrium shedding See and Say!
Is she wearing fishnets? If so, that could be a valid reason. On the first day of my period, I am not 100% but if I were paid what she’s getting, I’d suck it up.
Poor Britney. No one would know if there wasn’t video about it. How unnecessary to film and give out to different agencies.
Hahaha I wont ever be able to find her attractive again after this
OMG!! She has a period?
How unattractive!
.. grow up.
I know, right? IMAGINE! A women who has her period!?? OMG how DISGUSTING
lame, dd. I would be a lot more concerned by a girl who didn’t have her period ever.
Well I do get my period, thank you very much. but i make sure my shits all in
Wow… are at least some of the writers on this site not women? Periods are a natural thing and I think it is ridiculous that you are encouraging people to gawk at it. She is a woman no matter what issues you have with her and she can’t help having a period and this mishap was unfortunate and embarrassing and any woman would feel for her. It is absolutely pathetic that anyone would think something like that was newsworthy though. If you are tampon and period obsessed then sit on the toilet and watch your own in all its natural glory!
I applaud her for going up there and not faking some illness. Periods are not enjoyable for a number of reasons and I for one have the urge half the time to call in sick to the grocery store I work at when I am on mine so good for her.
-Not a Brit supporter but a fellow woman.
Are you serious? She probably should have changed up her costumes for a few days.
ummmm lol no,periods aren’t note worthy but getting caught flashing your tampon string to a crowd of people while shakin your thing is! and yes all the women here understand how this stuff goes down and such but it’s still funny!!!!!!
Is it vaguely possible these are crotchless panty hose..??? I have them myself, and that could explain a lot. The underwear are over them, providing easy access when making a bathroom visit, and things just didn’t get put back properly.
I’d be killer embarassed but at the same time its the whole “no publicity is bad publicity” saying, and its getting attention one way or another. (not that I”m saying it was on purpose at all!!!)
I”m not a Brittany fan, but I deffinetly have had a few close calls during that time of the month and I’m also impressed she’s out there dancing it up and putting on full concerts during it… Not because mine is the worst in the world, but because I”d be worried if something was leaking, and going to the bathroom every 15 minutes like I do at that time to check.
I bet Lady Gaga is PISSED she didn’t think of the tampon-string-outside-of-panties look yet. She must be fuming.
LOL. I wonder if this’ll become a new trend now …
It might! Remember when that chick from L7 removed her bloody tampon while onstage, mid-song at the Reading Festival and threw it into the crowd? Disgusting, but I laughed so hard at that. Even more disgusting: someone in the crowd threw it back.
YES! It was like the first thing I thought of when I read this post. I was like… well, at least she didn’t throw it at people.
It’s like, YEAH GO YOU but groooooss.
what!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That actually happened? insane!
It must suck so much to be on tour with your period. It’s not just that you’re lipsyncing and dancing, but it’s that you’re doing it ALL day, every day. They do say that exercise is best for cramps though….
well, i guess she’s not pregnant.
@ tee: I AM thinking about it too much but still. Performing is ok and I’m sure she needs that and likes it and that’s ok. But performing in front of thousands of people, knowing it’s up to you to bring in the money, support all these people, AND knowing that people are going to sh** all over you and laugh at you the second you do something wrong all.the.time. is another matter entirely. Major stress. At least. I mean, sure, I don’t know, and maybe I’m projecting, but geez. I couldn’t do it. I’d hate every single person that had anything to do with the business of performing and that would include fans and media. If one could bet on this, my bet would be that she’s hating tour right now. But then again, yeah, what do I know. No one knows anything except herself, I guess. I just feel bad for her, is all.
gee. i felt guilty looking
Damn, how incredibly embarrassing…
Has anyone noticed how EVERY FUCKING TIME she does a show now, some crazy goes down or is said?? While I’d like to think that she wouldn’t do this to keep her ass in the tabloids, I wouldn’t put it past her.
The first thing that came to my mind when I saw this, as well, was how on earth could she perform like that on the rag!!?? I mean everyone is different, but I can barely get off the couch let alone perform choreography. She can be amazing sometimes…
without a doubt the funniest blog I have read about THE STRING is written by a girl in Sydney….www.whatsablog.com…read it and laugh your head off…its worth it….
Oh. My. God. She could of done an L7, however. But that was ill.
As the old joke goes, you can’t trust an animal that bleeds for 5 days and doesn’t die.
Oh. This is unfortunate. Wow. Also, when I was reading the comments, everyone was talking about their shock at her ability to stand up and dance. I’m sorry, but you guys must have killer periods.