It all starts with the yellow curtains and ends with the dyed blonde hair. Yes I'm talking about Chris Crocker's emotional breakdown over the negative media received by Britney in her MTV Video Music Awards comeback performance. 'Leave Britney Alone' was uploaded to YouTube and MySpace on the 10th of September 2007 however the less viral 'Leave Britney Alone pt 1' was released the day before.
Chris Crocker's outburst was as a result of the poor outcome of Britney's performance that saw media kings like Perez Hilton and music producers like Simon Cowell giving negative statements about the performance.
The video was so fantastically melodramatic in 24 hours it received 2 million views and is constantly in 'the most discussed YouTube videos' records. However the fame did not only remain on the internet Chris Crocker was interviewed on The Howard Stern Show, The Today Show, KIIS-FM, MSNBC, CNN, Maury, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Fox News. This is extended to comments and previews of the video from international media, making it one of our viral favourites.
Ultimately the video is constantly been criticised for being fake (ironic, I know) and a platform for Chris Crocker to get media attention. I understand the views that believe the video is just acting but please just "leave Chris Crocker alone!"
Link:http://youtu.be/kHmvkRoEowc
By Ramona
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