DC area footlball fans are still staggering around in disbelief after witnessing last night's spectacle. No, not the Redskins' performance, though that was mildly surprising. What REALLY had everyone reeling in shock was Britney Spears' outfit!!
Whatever happened to the sweet, innocent former mouseketeer that we first got to know only yesterday? I mean, I realize she's getting older, but that's certainly no excuse to forget to put clothes on over your underwear! And did you see the reactions of the soldiers near the front? They were practically tripping over their wives trying to get to the stage and hopefully score a lapdance! If only she had worn a garter belt, Britney could have cleaned up in tips. And all this comes only a week after she locked lips with Madonna on the MTV Music Video Awards.
After all the excitement was over with, there was a football game. And more than a few people were stunned to see the Redskins pull out a 16-13 victory over the Jets. After a decade of putrid mediocrity, sports fans come to expect disappointment from the targets of their loyalties. And when your expectations are suddenly exceeded--especially after watching a nearly naked girl cavorting across your TV screen--you're left momentarily stunned.
Just about the only criticism that can be leveled at the team is their decision to wear white jerseys with white pants. This was a major fashion faux pas, for that sort of thing just isn't done after Labor Day.
Still, we realize that this was but one game, and the 'Skins will have another 15 opportunities to break our hearts before the end of December. For now, however, we'll savor the joy that comes with being the only undefeated team in the NFL.... Well, until Sunday, at any rate.
However, most viewers could probably have done without the wet kiss between announcers John Madden and Al Michaels.