There comes a point when things are so bad for a celeb, even a mean, heartless snot like myself can’t make fun of them anymore; I’m just so overcome with pity.

Luckily, Christina Aguilera is about seven days and/or 21 hearty meals (whichever comes first) away from that point.

Now, before you look through these photos and feel overwhelmed with concern for Aguilera’s thighs, let’s keep things in perspective. 

She’s on a shopping trip you guys. That means she’s buying new stuff. Maybe all she had left to wear were pantyhose (not leggings) and a leotard, or whatever she’s wearing over her crotch. May I repeat, not leggings. I would have given my left arm for the generous opacity of leggings here.