1999: The original. I’m pretty sure I went through puberty when …Baby One More Time dropped.

So innocent, Britney. (Gulp.) (If you picture me as a 5th grader making these comments, they will be much more appropriate.)

Britney’s ascent with three straight top singles. That swooping cleavage shot is cemented in my memory…

South Park’s prophecy. At this magical moment, she’s just about ready to hatch…

My girl’s last decent song. The innocence has left the table.