Ooops, she didn't really do it again...

There were no snakes, lesbian kisses or even a Justin reunion...

With one of the most anticipated openings in VMA history, Britney Spears tried to get the party started night with a James Bond-meets-underground S&M club slither through her new single, Gimme More.

The biggest surprise of the performance was - well, the lack of surprises.

There was bling, there was a tribute to Elvis - a couple lines from the appropriately chosen 'Trouble' - there was dancing, there were revealing outfits and even stripper poles - but none of this was enough to scream BRITNEY!

The girl might be back, but there is sure to room for improvement...

Check out Britney's performance here