Is Britney Spears a Subject of MK Ultra? Some Conspirists Think So

Britney’s career has been rife with conspiracy theories, especially after her 2007 public breakdown that led to her current conservatorship. Alongside the #FreeBritney campaign, which often claims she’s being unfairly controlled in her conservatorship, some fans believe that Britney is also a product of an MK Ultra experience, claiming she’s under mind control from the U.S. government.

Those who believe this theory point specifically to an on-camera interview Britney did, where she “glitched,” as some viewers have called it. In the video, while she’s answering a question about the onslaught of negative publicity she’s received, her entire demeanor changes when she says the word “weird.”

She suddenly sits up in her seat as though shocked, and says “Weird. Hello. Um, oh my goodness, hello! Strong Britney.”

As part of the experiment, certain test subjects were conditioned to be triggered by specific keywords, and those who believe the conspiracy theory claim this is an example of her responding to a specific keyword.

Of course, this is just a theory fans have tried to use to explain Britney’s increasingly erratic behavior over the years, much of which has raised concern among her fans. Her team has not commented on these theories, maintaining that her conservatorship is what is currently best for her.