I just finished watching the Britney Spears “comeback” on the VMAs over at MTV.com. I almost feel sorry for the girl. Having listened to the studio version on YouTube immediately prior to the “live” performance, I can say with certainty that she was lip-syncing. I can forgive lip-syncing if the singer is dancing and running about the stage, because, really, who wants to hear a bunch of heavy breathing over a PA system. However, no one in their right mind could call what Britney was doing dancing. Her nervous walking about and awkward movements conjured up memories of Liz Lemon at a hip hop aerobics class (“30 Rock” on NBC). Or if that’s too obscure for you, just imagine Mrs. Swan onstage with the Solid Gold dancers, or any pre-school Xmas recital.

No sir, I didn’t like it. Didn’t like it at all.