Despite the unimpressive sales (brought about no doubt by the lagging US economy) Britney Spears kicked off her first tour in five years to a very energetic New Orleans crowd. The show which featured everything but the kitchen sink, included fire breathers, midgets, cages, scantily clad dancers, and several costume changes that range from skimpy to downright theatrical. All things considered, the show was considered a success. Fans described it as a “life-changing experience”.

Now, I dunno about the bubblegum trash that Brit-Brit spews out on a regular basis, but from what I’ve heard about the show, it does seem like a spectacle. Maybe the over-the-top production values will ultimately distract you from the gratingly nasal vocal tones and the mind-numbing dumbed-down lyrics of her tunes. And I guess that her once flabby body has now been restored to it’s original “Baby One More Time” hotness, so with her coverage-deficient outfits it’s easy to get a stiff one. Apparently in the middle of the show, Britney grabs a male audience member, pulls him onstage, and basically dances in his face. Now, that I’d definitely pay good money for, provided a guarantee that I’ll be the guy she pulls onstage. I mean, to have those tits and that crotch right up in my face — I’m there!

So I guess this means no more crazy from Brit-Brit. Well, don’t count it out just yet. Naysayers are still wondering if she’ll be able to finish this tour. If she’ll get through it without breaking down, running off stage during a performance, make wacky guest appearances — basically all the insane stuff she used to do. But it looks like she’s in a pretty good place now, both personally and professionally. I’m not one to encourage this… sane behavior, but I’d have to admit I wish her the best. I can always just head on over here to relive all the funny and odd things our comeback queen used to do. And hope that maybe, just maybe, there’s a bit of crazy left in her.