Britney Spears took a short break from the limelight, but has now emerged with some cheeky (literally) thong photos that show off her backside.  Is this a good idea?  After the topless garden photos and the seemingly endless crotch shots that frightened off far too many fans wouldn't it be wise to concentrate on performances and learning to have a non lip-synch concert.

Please my eyes.  The Gossip Girls report, Never shy about showing off her stuff, a thong bikini clad Britney Spears strutted up and down a Mexican beach on Saturday, splashing about in the water with her female friend.

The bikini is a mistake and Los Angeles based photo agency X17 online is reporting that her fellow swimsuit wearing pal is none other than her cousin Allie.  Britney - please - cover up and get this right.  We all want to see you make a comeback singing.   Or just get it over with a do a Playboy pictorial and get the airbrush treatment.