Well to start you're using the wrong terminology which is perhaps where the problems are created.
"Britney dances better than Beyonce." is not a true statement, especially if you are using examples that are quite old. The correct way to say this would be "Britney used to dance better than Beyonce."
And someone not giving it 100% is not an excuse for mediocrity. If they were truly above mediocrity they would care enough to give it 100%. And similarly we could go into fantasy and use conditional statements like "If Beyoncé just lip-synced her entire concert and had the time to focus 100% on choreography, Britney fans would have to face the truth."
Let me correct.
Britney is a better dancer than Beyonce.
I am judging based on the fact that Britney does not give 100% to her current performances, but when she does to give an extra 30% it is better.
I am also saying, that Britney in her prime (Which is not 100% dead) is still, to this day, not even touched by beyonce. STILL.
No matter how many videos i've seen of Beyonce (and she is a GREAT dancer, nobody is knocking that) she still doesn't even touch what Britney has already done.
That's why the Army doesn't get impressed by anything beyonce does that the hive deems so great.
I am judging based on the fact that Britney does not give 100% to her current performances, but when she does to give an extra 30% it is better.
I am also saying, that Britney in her prime (Which is not 100% dead) is still, to this day, not even touched by beyonce. STILL.
No matter how many videos i've seen of Beyonce (and she is a GREAT dancer, nobody is knocking that) she still doesn't even touch what Britney has already done.
That's why the Army doesn't get impressed by anything beyonce does that the hive deems so great.
Can you point to a current video though where she gives 30% more and dances better than Beyoncé currently?
And the Army is not impressed by anything Beyoncé does just because she hasn't touched what Britney did? Do you guys really not even care about vocals?
Can you point to a current video though where she gives 30% more and dances better than Beyoncé currently?
And the Army is not impressed by anything Beyoncé does just because she hasn't touched what Britney did? Do you guys really not even care about vocals?
devoted solely to the residence 2015 and how she is slowly, but surely getting it back. You will also see that the last comment is me actually being shocked because I expected to be disappointed.
In terms of 30% extra, refer to the Gimme More link.
To be honest, I care about vocals from literally EVERYBODY else other than Britney, lol. It's weird, I know, but that's not why I love her. I have always considered her to be one of the greatest female performers that have ever graced the planet. Her accomplishments and performances are so revolutionary and iconic. She literally started ALL of this. Also, her as a dancer and a person are just beautiful.
Dream Within A Dream, UGH. Just UGH. I wish I would have known about her then.
Beyonce is one of those girls you have to give props because she NEVER gave up. I don't even think i've seen her give a lackluster performance. That should be what the hive should argue, because you all would win.
Britney. is. lazy. as. ****. It sucks, but she surprises us every year and it keeps reverting back to 04. That's what the Army holds her standard as. We know what she's capable, we've seen it, and when she gives us a glimpse back to her prime, we recognize it with flags and sparklers.
devoted solely to the residence 2015 and how she is slowly, but surely getting it back. You will also see that the last comment is me actually being shocked because I expected to be disappointed.
In terms of 30% extra, refer to the Gimme More link.
To be honest, I care about vocals from literally EVERYBODY else other than Britney, lol. It's weird, I know, but that's not why I love her. I have always considered her to be one of the greatest female performers that have ever graced the planet. Her accomplishments and performances are so revolutionary and iconic. She literally started ALL of this. Also, her as a dancer and a person are just beautiful.
Dream Within A Dream, UGH. Just UGH. I wish I would have known about her then.
Beyonce is one of those girls you have to give props because she NEVER gave up. I don't even think i've seen her give a lackluster performance. That should be what the hive should argue, because you all would win.
Britney. is. lazy. as. ****. It sucks, but she surprises us every year and it keeps reverting back to 04. That's what the Army holds her standard as. We know what she's capable, we've seen it, and when she gives us a glimpse back to her prime, we recognize it with flags and sparklers.
But none of those videos show anything close to the level of execution that Beyoncé gives. She may be hitting the moves, but it totally lacks fluidity. It's just one move after another. She's also off a lot of the time. Either hitting the movement too late or too early.
Britney's skill level at this point is closer to a really good Dancing with the Stars performance. The star has learned the movement, does it well enough, but it lacks the spark of a professional.
Admittedly Britney was GREAT back in the day. I find it hard to compare Beyoncé and Britney's dance peaks because they both do very different things so it's hard to put them on the same rating scale. Given that Beyoncé leaves time to sing during most of her performances, the choreography therefore must be adjusted accordingly (see: The video of her rehearsing for Revel where she tells her choreographer who is working on Countdown to remember that she has to sing also). But aside from just comparing them, Britney used to be a wonderful dancer.
Britney has been one of my fave's for as long as I can remember, but lately, it's embarrassing how her fans think it's some amazing-breathtaking performance when she does the most mediocre things ever on stage
I'd much rather Britney serve, you know, 'Britney' level attitude. She's recently found a bit of her spark again, and I only hope she further explores her passion for dance.
As for Bey, you really shouldn't compare the two. She has her own thing going for her, and it's rather ***flawless, but her performance style isn't anything like Brit's.
Threads like these just ask for unnecessary conflict
But none of those videos show anything close to the level of execution that Beyoncé gives. She may be hitting the moves, but it totally lacks fluidity. It's just one move after another. She's also off a lot of the time. Either hitting the movement too late or too early.
Britney's skill level at this point is closer to a really good Dancing with the Stars performance. The star has learned the movement, does it well enough, but it lacks the spark of a professional.
Admittedly Britney was GREAT back in the day. I find it hard to compare Beyoncé and Britney's dance peaks because they both do very different things so it's hard to put them on the same rating scale. Given that Beyoncé leaves time to sing during most of her performances, the choreography therefore must be adjusted accordingly (see: The video of her rehearsing for Revel where she tells her choreographer who is working on Countdown to remember that she has to sing also). But aside from just comparing them, Britney used to be a wonderful dancer.
I like this, no attack, nothing mean-spirited either. It's good to talk with rationality and have a healthy debate between opposing fanbases.
Let me ask you a question, do you think Britney is capable of giving it her all if she wanted? Or does the hive believe she is incapable of doing so?
I'd much rather Britney serve, you know, 'Britney' level attitude. She's recently found a bit of her spark again, and I only hope she further explores her passion for dance.
As for Bey, you really shouldn't compare the two. She has her own thing going for her, and it's rather ***flawless, but her performance style isn't anything like Brit's.
Threads like these just ask for unnecessary conflict
They attack her because they know she's better than what she gives.
Think about it, you don't see them going half as hard on rihanna, katy, gaga, exc.
I like this, no attack, nothing mean-spirited either. It's good to talk with rationality and have a healthy debate between opposing fanbases.
Let me ask you a question, do you think Britney is capable of giving it her all if she wanted? Or does the hive believe she is incapable of doing so?
I can't speak for the entire Hive, but personally I think she is capable of giving it her all, whether or not her all is up to the standards of her past anymore is a different thing entirely because we have not seen her all in a long time, so we also do not know if this is close or far from being her current all.
And ya, I'm glad you appreciate sane discussion hah.
She's 100% capable of getting better. I refuse to believe that someone can just lose the ability to move with rhythm, and fluidity. Especially not someone with the caliber of technique that Brit possessed pre-breakdown. That's talent she honed for a solid 20 years.
Quote:
Originally posted by swissman
I can't speak for the entire Hive, but personally I think she is capable of giving it her all, whether or not her all is up to the standards of her past anymore is a different thing entirely because we have not seen her all in a long time, so we also do not know if this is close or far from being her current all.
And ya, I'm glad you appreciate sane discussion hah.
Unfortunately, with everything that happened to her, she appears to suffer from intense anxiety. Ironically, though, I firmly believe Britney would feel more comfortable on a stage set on a larger scale - it allows for a greater separation between the stage (her comfort level), and the audience. Vegas is a small venue, for all intents and purposes, and it wouldn't surprise me if her performing capabilities were hindered as a result (for example, she constantly looks down at the stage and appears to blink uncontrollably while performing - a habit she didn't exhibit prior to Vegas).
That said, her recent performances on Valentine's day showed a level of confidence I hadn't seen for quite some time. She seems to have re-kindled her inner flame, and hopefully it'll only grow from here.
She's capable of being a truly fantastic performer, I just wish she would remember WHO she is.
Couldn't even refute the argument. No surprise, especially coming from you. Carry on.
I did "refute" an argument, boo. You think you can criticise Britney's dancing, something YOU think she should be better at and it's ironic coming from someone that struggles to spell the most basic of words correctly, something he should know how to do.
------
Y'all would drag Britney even if she pulled a 2000 VMA-type performance again. She's happy and so is her bank balance, her fans are also proud of her. We win