This The Boys Character Might Surprisingly Be... a Britney Spears Parody
How The Boys masterfully mirrored Britney Spears through Starlight.
It’s not a secret that The Boys, the Prime Video ’s hit TV show, has a knack for making pop culture parodies. While most of them are obvious, there are more subtle ones.
One intriguing theory, recently shared on Reddit, suggests that Starlight might have more in common with pop icon Britney Spears than we initially thought.
Just like Britney, Starlight's journey began as a small-town girl who shot to fame almost overnight. But as the spotlight grew brighter, the sparkle in her eyes dimmed.
The pressures of the industry, the need to maintain a "good girl" image, and the constant scrutiny took a toll on her. Sounds familiar, right? Britney fans will recall the pop star's early days, where she faced similar challenges.
One of the most significant parallels that Starlight shares with Britney is her cover of "...Baby One More Time." It's not just a random song choice; it's a cultural icon. The parallels between Starlight's journey and the themes of the song are hard to ignore.
While Starlight's superhero persona is evident, what makes her character so relatable is how human she feels. The show's writers have a knack for drawing inspiration from real-life pop culture events, making the characters and their stories feel all the more authentic.
The Reddit discussion also highlighted other cultural references in The Boys and Gen V — from a Janet Jackson-inspired outfit to hilarious monologues referencing the Spice Girls and Golden Girls.
The Reddit community had a lot to say about this theory. Some pointed out the hilarious parallel of Starlight having her fragrance line, much like Britney's iconic perfume collection.
Others noted the similarities between Starlight's ex-boyfriend, Supersonic, and Britney's past relationship with Justin Timberlake. The evidence just keeps piling up.
Starlight in the original comic books wasn’t portrayed as a popstar, but she was portrayed singing Britney Spears’s song as a child. Looks like Eric Kripke took some liberties with Starlight, making part of her character a parody of Britney Spears, but isn’t it what we love the show for?
The Boys draws heavily from pop culture, and it is what made it such a unique and entertaining project.
Source: Reddit