A WWE Superstar or Britney Spears: Who puts in more work?

Dr. DVD · 06-17-02, 04:45 PM

I was just chatting with a co-worker, and while he is not a Spears fan, he thinks that it's silly a guy like me who likes wrestling would not like Britney Spears because she's "just as fake." I argued that a WWE superstar probably puts in more work than Britney on average, and has more skill than she will ever hope for in terms of authenticity.

What do you guys think?

das Monkey · 06-17-02, 05:05 PM

Your co-worker's an idiot. I hope he's not a friend.

I'm sure Britney has a very strenous publicity and tour schedule, but nothing compares to what a professional wrestler goes through day in and day out. Their road schedule dwarfs any touring performer, and their physical training is beyond belief.

das

KnightLerxst · 06-17-02, 11:34 PM

Considering Britneys profession is not possibly lethal I would have to say a pro wrestler puts in more work.

clemente · 06-18-02, 12:55 PM

Just because wrestlers aren't on TV everyday doesn't mean there not doing there incredibly dangerous moves every day.

I'm sure Britney has to work out to keep her abs in shape and travelling isn't fun, but when she's on stage, its not like her "singing" is very taxing.

weargle · 06-18-02, 01:18 PM

It's hard work jiggling to a CD of yourself.

DVDHO · 06-18-02, 03:57 PM

I picked Britney because I dont like watching men roll around on the ground with other men.

Trigger · 06-18-02, 03:59 PM

Work doing what? Skill at what? How are their fields of entertainment even remotely related? Fake what?

Red Dog · 06-18-02, 04:01 PM

I don't know but I'd love to see Britney in a bikini match with Stacy Keibler.

clemente · 06-18-02, 04:17 PM

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Originally posted by Red Dog
I don't know but I'd love to see Britney in a bikini match with Stacy Keibler.

Why must you place so many clothing requirements in that match!

Y2K Falcon · 06-18-02, 05:03 PM

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Originally posted by Red Dog
I don't know but I'd love to see Britney in a bikini match with Stacy Keibler.

Britney's isn't a musician. She's in Musical EntertainmentTM!

MrPeanut · 06-18-02, 06:42 PM

I think they both work very hard. While neither are what they pretend to be, it has nothing to do with the work. Britney may not be a musician, but a musical entertainer. WWE may not be athletes, but athletic entertainers. Either way, they both depend on keeping themselves in the best physical condition and memorizing their lines. But if you want a reason to hate Britney, just let it be becasue she is marketed towards 11 year old girls.

Charlie Goose · 06-19-02, 12:03 PM

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Originally posted by MrPeanut
But if you want a reason to hate Britney, just let it be becasue she is marketed towards 11 year old girls.

Why would that make me hate her?

Honk!

das Monkey · 06-19-02, 12:10 PM

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Originally posted by MrPeanut
I think they both work very hard. While neither are what they pretend to be, it has nothing to do with the work.

WWE may not be athletes, but athletic entertainers.

Well, both of those statements make no sense.

What does WWE "pretend" to be? And please, explain to me how on earth they are not athletes? WWE may not be "sports" by some definitions, but they are most certainly athletes.

das

Rocky_Stallone · 06-20-02, 05:50 AM

This poll is dumb and it shouldn't even be on a sports board.

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A WWE Superstar	11	40.74%
Britney Spears	4	14.81%
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06-17-02, 04:45 PM	#1
Dr. DVD DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 18,480	A WWE Superstar or Britney Spears: Who puts in more work? I was just chatting with a co-worker, and while he is not a Spears fan, he thinks that it's silly a guy like me who likes wrestling would not like Britney Spears because she's "just as fake." I argued that a WWE superstar probably puts in more work than Britney on average, and has more skill than she will ever hope for in terms of authenticity. What do you guys think? __________________ "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist." -Verbal Kint in The Usual Suspects

06-17-02, 05:05 PM	#2
das Monkey DVD Talk Hero Join Date: May 1999 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 35,881	Your co-worker's an idiot. I hope he's not a friend. I'm sure Britney has a very strenous publicity and tour schedule, but nothing compares to what a professional wrestler goes through day in and day out. Their road schedule dwarfs any touring performer, and their physical training is beyond belief. das __________________ DragonCon 2004 - 2005 - Lost in Hawaii - DVD Reviews You are not* entitled to your own opinion. You are only entitled to your own informed opinion.** -- Harlan Ellison quoting Gustave Flaubert

06-17-02, 11:34 PM	#3
KnightLerxst DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: studio c Posts: 11,855	Considering Britneys profession is not possibly lethal I would have to say a pro wrestler puts in more work. __________________ "You know I used to think, 'Life is great, but people suck,' but now I've had to learn the opposite, 'Life sucks but people are great" - Neil Peart "Ghost Rider"

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weargle DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Working in the "evil" pharmaceutical industry booga booga Posts: 7,999	It's hard work jiggling to a CD of yourself. __________________ The apocalypse is coming soon! No, not because of the hurricanes, but because the Redskins beat the Cowboys on Monday Night Football in Dallas!!!11!

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clemente DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,167	Just because wrestlers aren't on TV everyday doesn't mean there not doing there incredibly dangerous moves every day. I'm sure Britney has to work out to keep her abs in shape and travelling isn't fun, but when she's on stage, its not like her "singing" is very taxing.

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DVDHO DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,752	I picked Britney because I dont like watching men roll around on the ground with other men. __________________ http://www.dvdaficionado.com/dvds.html?cat=1&id=crucial

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Trigger DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 23,458	Work doing what? Skill at what? How are their fields of entertainment even remotely related? Fake what? __________________ theomnom.com Before you speak, ask yourself, is it kind, is it necessary, is it true, does it improve on the silence? Sai Baba

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Red Dog DVD Talk God Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Directionally Challenged (for DirecTV) Posts: 104,458	I don't know but I'd love to see Britney in a bikini match with Stacy Keibler. __________________ "A question for you. Would you rather Bucknell make the NCAA's once every 20 years or so and get ass raped by teams like Kansas in the first round or have them drop down a rung to a confernce where they can compete for a title?" - Josh Hinkle 1st Round Final Scores: Bucknell 64 Kansas 63 \| Bucknell 59 Arkansas 55

06-18-02, 06:42 PM	#11
MrPeanut Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 668	I think they both work very hard. While neither are what they pretend to be, it has nothing to do with the work. Britney may not be a musician, but a musical entertainer. WWE may not be athletes, but athletic entertainers. Either way, they both depend on keeping themselves in the best physical condition and memorizing their lines. But if you want a reason to hate Britney, just let it be becasue she is marketed towards 11 year old girls.

06-20-02, 05:50 AM	#14
Rocky_Stallone Banned Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The member formally known as Guitar_God Posts: 1,240	This poll is dumb and it shouldn't even be on a sports board.