January 28, 2009
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Britney Spears – Circus
Britney Spears has a new song out called “Circus.”
In the song Britney sings the lines “There’s only two kinds of people in the world – the ones that entertain, and the ones that observe.” Here is the link: Link
Britney then goes on to describe herself as one of the ones that was designed for to entertain others.
Do you think you are the type to entertain or the type to observe?
Comments (152)
that’s like being a leader or a follower….
Unless I’m drunk I’m an observer
Observer.
i like to think im both! i’m down to make a fool out of myself just to crack a smile on someone’s face
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observe. but sometimes i end up being the entertainer.
am both, am sure
I’m the observer.
I’m for sure an observer. And Britney’s song title seems appropriate, she is a one woman freak show…
I entertain.
Just depends on the moment or what the situation calls for… Sometimes you have to sit back and see what’s going on before you can know what you’re capable of bringing to the stage and/or what others are willing to observe.
There’s another person in the world that Britney fails to talk about.
I’m both. What does that make me?
False dichotomy.
I entertain.
The observer!
But I can be both..sometimes I like to steal the attention
Observe.
BRITNEY RULES
I am an introvert – by that, I mean I feel most comfortable by myself. But when I am around people, I prefer to lead and to be the center of attention.
observer
I entertain
Wow, I was just listening to this song.
I would say entertainer, when I feel like it.
I’m an observer. When I entertain, it’s usually not on purpose.
What I think is interesting is that anyone seems to think you have to lean more towards one or the other. Many writers, for example, have to have a pretty equal balance of both, I think. Comic artists and cartoonists certainly. Interesting question though.
P. S. I love this song.
entertain
i do both for sure.
Observe. However, deep down I wanted to be a entertainer like a singer/violinist/guitarist/actress. I know it’s not going to happen but, I can dream can I.
wow, ur questions are so profound I’m not even sure how to answer
I can be both. But I’d rather observe than entertain.
I was born to be an entertainer.
Too bad I was a fat kid when I was little and am now horribly selfconscious. It takes me a while to get comfortable in a situation but once I am comfortable I love to entertain.
Um, both. I’m not taking philosophy lessons from a Britney Spears radio track.
Observe.
hmm, both.
In just think anyone who would say that these are the two types of people in this world, is an idiot not worth thinking about
both, depends on who i am with and how i feel.
its not a song i like and neither was womanizer but the ones she had before that did sound good to me.
Observer.
I entertain and observe!
I would say i’m a lil both.
I am an entertainer for sure. I can be observant at times, but those times do not come very often.
entertain. although i think i’m kind of both.
Definitely the one that entertains. I think it’s true. People are either/or not that any of which is greater than the other, it’s just the way it is.
observe…usually the ones who are entertaining.definitely
I am an observer. I do not like to be the center of attention, I prefer to fade into the background.
i agree, false dichotomy!! i prefer but/and to either/or statements. although this album is phenomenal. i love brit!
observe:)
@Yosho - lol!!!
Observe, though my friends might argue otherwise.
observer.
entertain!
Both. I definitely feel like I was meant to be a writer (and therefore entertainer), but at the same time I love to read (and therefore observe).
Definitely observe. I entertain every now and then though.
Observe. Without a doubt.
she is a clown
I…educate?
Btw, the album is total win. Even I like it.
observe
both
entertain
a bit of both
depends on my mood
lol
entertain and observe
entertainer
I can be both depending on who I’m with, but typically I’m the observer.
Observe.
i like entertaining, but often find myself to observe. i’ll make my big break one day though!
ENTERTAIN!
I play guitar, drums, piano, sing, and write music. Entertain all the way ^_^
I’m definitely an observer.
i’m a bit of both ehehe
im the observer
I’m the observing entertainer. I know right :]
I’d like to put a fuzzy boundary between the two and place myself in it
i loveee this song. i’m an observer.
Observe.
The entertain genes are not with me.
boredom. I guess if life is a spectator sport, yes, that is true. I however, live in a different universe. On my planet, we search for reciprocity and have many trans personal experiences, as we work toward mutually shared values and creativity. Play rules supreme! Creativity works to help others. oh well. Different world.
I neither entertain nor observe. I’m a party-crasher.
I’m more of an observer.
Observer
Entertain. I can’t keep my mouth shut long enough to observe.
@steph843 - Me too!
observe
I’m a teacher, I entertain.
hmmm…
I think that I entertain without meaning to, most of the time, because I kind of just do what I feel the need to do, and if thats amusing…
i can be both
I don’t think any one person is strictly one or the other.
I prefer entertaining, though.
Observe.
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It depends on the situation you place me in. <33
i’m not sure. i like power to hypnotize people, but not the attention, if that makes sense. i like to be the one pulling the strings behind the scenes.
I’m a little bit of both.
Both. (One can do that as a teacher.)
But I think Britney divides people into two false or essentially meaningless categories. I much prefer C. S. Lewis’ division of people, through the voice of the character George MacDonald in The Great Divorce: In the end there will be only two kinds of poeple–those who say to God, “Thy will be done,” and those to whom God says, “Thy will be done.”
@Carolina17 - Zing!
I’m an observer I suppose. I don’t need validation from constantly performing for an audience.
I thought the two kinds of people in this world were winners and losers.
I am the observer all the way, however, I find myself the entertainer at times because of certain situations. I think it really depends on your personality and what you can handle.
I’m an observer, most definitely. Yet I’m a writer. So that gives me a sort of entertaining edge!
I think I’m both…
what do you think?
*hugs*
I’m an observer.
Actually, I’d say it’s more like this:
There are two kinds of people in the world – those who contribute in some meaningful way to society, and those who do not.
Routinely making a show of donating money to charity doesn’t count.
I don’t like to categorize myself
I’d say I’m about 60% entertainer…40% observer. I can be totally oblivious to things.
I entertain.
both. =]
I think I do both…I enjoy observing what others are doing (hence the degree in psych) but also I entertain (with my creative endeavors)….I have an identity crisis of sorts I guess.
I’m an observer. and I’m really good at it too!
I’m Observe, while I Entertain.
I actually think that I tend to do both. I can be very observant, but I can also be very entertaining, it depends on my mood.
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I noticed those two lines as well. I want to be the one that entertains. Don’t know if I am quite yet, but I feel like I am.
observer, definitely
Observer.
Eh. Some of my friends think I’m funny. But I’d rather observe than be observed. I like to stay in the background.
Observe.
That question is directly related to birth order. Babies of the families tend to be the entertainers, or at least always wanting attention. I’m the middle child.
i observe~ my bf entertains~ hehe
Most often I think I observe, but among friends I try to be fun…. so maybe both?
I do both really well.. Im a riot IRL.. I cant WAIT to see her in concert I heart Britney!!
I am mostly an observer. But I believe I can be entertaining at times. haha
Most of the time I am the one observing everything, but I like entertaining. So its kind of both.
Although i wish i could say i was the entertainer, i think im more a bit of both xo
Eh, I’d say an observer, unless I’m with a group of my friends I feel confident around.
I just laugh my butt off at the observers who are actually entertained by Britney, and then go to the ER to get my butt fixed.
I’m an entertainer 99% of the time. I am a self-proclaimed attention whore.
I’m often an entertainer, but it’s usually unintentional…
observe
@steph843 - Likewise. I have to be pretty drunk to be a performer. Maybe that says something about Britney? Lol.
Sticking my foot right up her ass would be entertaining for me, so I suppose I am an entertainer.
I’m an observer in the world, but an entertainer in the microcosms that are my friendships.
neither
I observe and love it.
I’d like to be the one who observes sometimes, but it seems like I’m always the one entertaining….
entertain
Hmm, both at different times. And I have to admit I kind of love this song.
Clearly these answers were meant to entertain.
Entertain. I’m very uncomfortable in crowds of people– I’m much more calm commanding attention. However, in a setting such as a classroom where there is already someone commanding attention but I’m not necessarily in close proximity to everyone else, I’m uncomfortable because I know I won’t gain full attention and then I’ll have the unfortunate experience of being questioned by classmates after class.
THAT”S NOT EVEN BRITNEY SPEARS! >_<
entertain.
I am legion.
usually an entertainer. but im also very quiet and observant in new surroundings.
@eyesochinky - What are you Asian or something? Everyone loves an Asian girl.
I have my own card on a lanyard that says “Observer”. It’s neon orange. I like to think of it as my stalker license.
i’m both
definitely both! although i do prefer entertaining…it just depends on who I am with at the time
type to observe: entertaining is not one of my skill sets..
a little of both. It depends on the audience.
I love that song! and im def the observer
I’m a showman. Give me the lions!
observe
observe.
sometimes i entertain. 
Although I’m entertaining, I think I’m definitely an observer. ..That would be the reason why I’m so smart – I watch people instead of having people watch me.
I’m more of an observer. I like to entertain too though.
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I think I might be both. Is that cheating?
Both, I am the one who will dance on tables etc. but I also love to listen to other people do their thing.
observe
wow
i dunno but i am not entertained by Britney. lol!
Definitely observe.
Observe.
Entertain. I’m a put-on-a-show kinda girl.
Actually, I do think that’s true… I’m an observer, and my husband is most definitely an entertainer.