Is 'Work Bitch' Britney's most iconic song since 'Blackout'?

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Tyler View member profile	23rd October 2016, 10:19 AM Post #1
If people hate you, don’t hate them. Joined: 7 March 2006 Posts: 43,545 User: 67	Is it just the USA or does it seem like 'Work Bitch' is quite possibly her most memorable smash since the 'Blackout' era? Yeah 'Womanizer' was huge, massive in fact. 'Till The World Ends' remains a staple in top 40 playlists. But there is a difference in radio playlists and general public memory. I judge a committee on American football (sorry they called it that idk? Why not tackle ball?) cheerleading teams. And WORK BITCH WAS USED IN EVERY TEAMS ROUTINE. 40 FINALISTS. EACH TIME. The hurricane hit us and I volunteered for clean up. I KID YOU NOT, THIS 40 YEAR OLD WOMAN HAS WORK BITCH BLARING OUT OF HER CAR 20 FEET AWAY. She leaded the volunteer team but Work Bitch was on her playlist and it played 5 times in the span of 2 hours. I've MISSED you guys! Answer the poll This post has been edited by Tyler: 23rd October 2016, 10:21 AM


365 View member profile	23rd October 2016, 10:24 AM Post #2
BuzzJack Legend Joined: 11 October 2013 Posts: 31,026 User: 19,931	Work Bitch has become a cult pop classic, but I think Womanizer and Till The World Ends were such monster hits it's hard for it to topple those.


Tyler View member profile	23rd October 2016, 10:31 AM Post #3
If people hate you, don’t hate them. Joined: 7 March 2006 Posts: 43,545 User: 67	I just feel like those songs, while massive hits, weren't a staple in conversation 3 years after release. Womanizer went #1 in America and TTWE top 3. Smashes here yet only 'Womanizer' is only remembered because it was her 'back to form' single. Meanwhile, 'Work Bitch' peaked at #12, yet has continued to be a topic of discussion still 3 years after the fact. The gay community has completely embraced it after its influence from Ru Paul. It's more of the token gay anthem then'Born This Way' without even trying.


Liam.k. View member profile	23rd October 2016, 10:40 AM Post #4
BuzzJack Idol Joined: 8 December 2010 Posts: 50,948 User: 12,472	In terms of the UK, I'd say 'Womanizer' was the only song to rival the impact of 'Work Bitch' since the Blackout era. I still hear people my age say "work bitch" and it's in reference to the Britney song rather than any relevance the saying had before it and it's become a staple club hit. I don't hear 'Womanizer' outside of choice anymore but it was such a big hit at the time so that can't be ignored, plus I wouldn't say it was forgotten despite not being played anymore - if you were to refer to someone as a "womanizer", I'm pretty sure plenty of people would start thinking "womanizer, woman-womanizer".


Jessie Where View member profile	23rd October 2016, 11:22 AM Post #5
Break the tension Joined: 7 March 2006 Posts: 88,958 User: 51	I would say in terms of where I am, it has become a cult classic in the gay community and I hear it all the time in gay bars/clubs. Am I right in thinking it trickle sold quite well over time despite its shoddy chart run here? I'd say 'Womanizer' is the most known though, followed by TTWE. This post has been edited by mr_pmt: 23rd October 2016, 11:22 AM


Addy! View member profile	23rd October 2016, 02:36 PM Post #6
BuzzJack Legend Joined: 21 January 2007 Posts: 23,774 User: 2,666	Yes Tyler, it is one of her most memorable songs since Womanizer at least.


Sempachorra View member profile	23rd October 2016, 06:34 PM Post #7
Let's Go Brandon Joined: 6 April 2006 Posts: 22,647 User: 421	here in Portugal nobody knows WB. I'd say TTWE was her last hit but I dont think its that well remembered. Maybe "Womanizer" then


Tafty³³³ View member profile	24th October 2016, 09:05 PM Post #8
I found the love, I found the love in me Pronouns: He/Him Joined: 13 December 2007 Posts: 87,447 User: 5,042	I actually agree! I also think Joe is right in that it's now a bit of a cult hit, especially for the gays!


JosephBoone View member profile	24th October 2016, 09:49 PM Post #9
you never forget your first time... Pronouns: he/him Joined: 19 April 2011 Posts: 121,685 User: 13,530	Work Bitch has definitely proved to be bigger than its chart run suggested at the time, but I definitely don't think it's made more of an overall impact outside clubs etc than Womanizer did, and the latter is most definitely more well known to anyone you'd meet in the street I expect.


Umi View member profile	25th October 2016, 08:15 PM Post #10
All I See br29 Joined: 17 August 2011 Posts: 12,907 User: 14,659	Yeah I'm gonna say no to this. Most iconic since Circus, absolutely (might have some contest with TTWE here), but while 'Work Bitch' has been pretty impactful, I do think there's definitely still broad sections of the population that would be absolutely clueless if I tried to bring up 'Work Bitch' with them. 'Womanizer', I don't think evaded the attention of anyone under 40. 'Work Bitch' probably gets a little more exposure than 'Womanizer' nowadays but that's not enough to make up for the overwhelming presence that 'Womanizer' had upon its initial release, especially given how much 'Work Bitch' went under the radar initially.


Tyler View member profile	29th October 2016, 11:40 PM Post #11
If people hate you, don’t hate them. Joined: 7 March 2006 Posts: 43,545 User: 67	Okay, I certainly agree with the results now that we have discussed these points; Singles ranked in order of cultural significance, post 'Blackout'; 1. Womanizer 2. Work Bitch 3. Till The World Ends - - 4. Circus 5. I Wanna Go 6. 3 7. Hold It Against Me 8. Make Me 9. If You Seek Amy 10. Criminal


Tyler View member profile	29th October 2016, 11:41 PM Post #12
If people hate you, don’t hate them. Joined: 7 March 2006 Posts: 43,545 User: 67	Of course if we include S&S that would go #2 or #3.


Addy! View member profile	30th October 2016, 02:49 AM Post #13
BuzzJack Legend Joined: 21 January 2007 Posts: 23,774 User: 2,666	Today I was driving and while waiting on light there was a queen crossing the street and he was wearing Work Bitch hat


Tyler View member profile	30th October 2016, 05:24 AM Post #14
If people hate you, don’t hate them. Joined: 7 March 2006 Posts: 43,545 User: 67	I swear it's such a staple to her legacy at this point. It represents Vegas, the rebirth as a performer, and it was the glimpse of the un apologetic Britney we all grew to love in our adolescence. Main issue with us is that we are forever chasing rebellious Britney, the Britney who created ICONIC moments by refusing to listen to her handlers. Unfortunately for those fans, it would be a bore for Britney to just be a normal pop star with a balanced mind. They don't miss early Britney, they miss controversial Britney. And that's what is kind of sad. I'm sure you'd like to not be expected to replicate your mental breakdown for the sake of creating a Blackout part 2. Which is simply an (amazing) album brought to sizzling heights because of her being on DEATH WATCH. Britney fans can be terrible. Completely self centered.


Serg View member profile	1st December 2016, 03:50 PM Post #15
I'm so into you, I can barely breathe Joined: 12 November 2015 Posts: 812 User: 22,662	Womanizer can only get topped if compared to Toxic.


Jessie Where View member profile	1st December 2016, 07:57 PM Post #16
Break the tension Joined: 7 March 2006 Posts: 88,958 User: 51	QUOTE(Serg Mix @ Dec 1 2016, 03:50 PM) Womanizer can only get topped if compared to Toxic. ... or 'Gimme More'.