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Post by Jason Todd Grisham on Jun 25, 2009 17:14:46 GMT -5
Since it's been mentioned enough times, here it is, once again, Thriller.
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Jun 25, 2009 17:14:49 GMT -5
Someone else said this earlier, and I agree: It's gonna be insulting if suddenly all of the media is kissing his ass. A lot of people made a career out of bashing him (Im looking at you, Leno, Letterman and the "____ Movie" people) There's NO way it doesn't happen though. Oh I know. And it sucks. Look, the guy had issues. He may or may not have done some terrible things, but the media treated him like a piece of meat his entire life (especially the last 15 years).
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Post by The Genesis of KoOS on Jun 25, 2009 17:14:54 GMT -5
Someone else said this earlier, and I agree: It's gonna be insulting if suddenly all of the media is kissing his ass. A lot of people made a career out of bashing him (Im looking at you, Leno, Letterman and the "____ Movie" people) Well I don't think ANYONE can deny the impact he had and I doubt most of them had any malicious intent with any of those jokes. I joked about him quite often, but I also loved the guy and respected his musical talent.
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Post by "Hollywood" Cactus Matt on Jun 25, 2009 17:15:12 GMT -5
Guys it's not truw. He was rushed to the hospital on thursday but he's ok. 3 seconds on google should tell you guys what up. type in michael jackson dead. the only thing that comes up is the hoax about his death in 2005. plus do you REALLY think his death wouldn't be all over the news. I mean no disrespect to farrah fawcett but there's no way her death would be reported and not Michael Jackson's. My local news just spent a good 15 minutes talking about it - never confirming, but definitely reporting - so I have to ask, with all due respect: what news are you watching?
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Are You Gonna Go My Way?
I don't get it. At all. It's kind of a small horse, I mean what am I missing? Am I crazy?
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Jun 25, 2009 17:15:38 GMT -5
Since it's been mentioned enough times, here it is, once again, ThrillerWanna know what makes Thriller amazing? The video is STILL awesome, even after like, 25 years
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Post by ani on Jun 25, 2009 17:15:39 GMT -5
Yahoo knows says he is dead, but MSNBC says he's alive and in a coma....this is insanity Yahoo is quoting TMZ though. TMZ is the only one saying he's dead so far.
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Post by Hiroshi Hase on Jun 25, 2009 17:16:06 GMT -5
Guys it's not truw. He was rushed to the hospital on thursday but he's ok. 3 seconds on google should tell you guys what up. type in michael jackson dead. the only thing that comes up is the hoax about his death in 2005. plus do you REALLY think his death wouldn't be all over the news. I mean no disrespect to farrah fawcett but there's no way her death would be reported and not Michael Jackson's. My local news just spent a good 15 minutes talking about it - never confirming, but definitely reporting - so I have to ask, with all due respect: what news are you watching? Our Fox affiliate here in NY reported the death also.
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Post by sloride on Jun 25, 2009 17:16:24 GMT -5
TMZ are the only persons saying he has died. The maistream news are being more cautious.
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Post by Hypnotix on Jun 25, 2009 17:16:50 GMT -5
Guys it's not truw. He was rushed to the hospital on thursday but he's ok. as ok as a coma can be 3 seconds on google should tell you guys what up. type in michael jackson dead. the only thing that comes up is the hoax about his death in 2005. plus do you REALLY think his death wouldn't be all over the news. I mean no disrespect to farrah fawcett but there's no way her death would be reported and not Michael Jackson's. Um, turn on your TV.
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Are You Gonna Go My Way?
I don't get it. At all. It's kind of a small horse, I mean what am I missing? Am I crazy?
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Jun 25, 2009 17:17:30 GMT -5
and I doubt most of them had any malicious intent with any of those jokes. Im sorry, Im not sure I agree with you here. I feel like a lot of people took pleasure in kicking the guy when he was down.
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Post by Throwback on Jun 25, 2009 17:17:35 GMT -5
this rumour seems to pop up every few years. Next thing you know people will be saying he tried to buy the elephant man's bones and sleeps in a hypodermic chamber ........ oh yeah..... well maybe they'll say he bleaches his skin and bang's little boys. ...... oh yeah
well the point is he's in bad shape but as of right now he's still alive
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Post by playoldgames on Jun 25, 2009 17:17:36 GMT -5
I think here in London was to be his first tour too, or did he already do that? Nope, he was starting to prepare for it. Yup, he was due to do a huge residency at the O2 in London, something like 50 dates as his final show. I'm a huge fan of the music he put out, Billie Jean is a song that you just can't help but move to. I always found myself feeling a certain sympathy for a man who was rich and famous beyond imagination, but who never had a chance to live a normal life. Hounded everywhere he went since childhood, and a victim of schemers who tried to destroy his reputation and take him for everything he had. He was truly the man who had everything, yet nothing. The LA Times has now reported he's in a coma and hasn't yet passed... so there is still some hope. Until there is an official word from an accredited medical professional... there's still a chance.
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Post by 4TheGlory on Jun 25, 2009 17:18:51 GMT -5
I think we should change the name of the thread, i still am clamoring to the possible chance that he survives this...
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Post by @TenaciousBe on Jun 25, 2009 17:19:26 GMT -5
And if he DOES pull through (God willing), this is going to be even more reason to hate TMZ.
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Post by wrestlesmarks on Jun 25, 2009 17:19:29 GMT -5
Not really a fan of MJ's but he is my generations Elvis. Thoughts and prayers going out for his kids.
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Post by "Hollywood" Cactus Matt on Jun 25, 2009 17:20:11 GMT -5
Since it's been mentioned enough times, here it is, once again, ThrillerWanna know what makes Thriller amazing? The video is STILL awesome, even after like, 25 years And the song still makes me want to do that dance.
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Post by YellowJacketY2J on Jun 25, 2009 17:20:40 GMT -5
I hope everything is alright. MJ has always been one of my favorite musicians.
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Post by fishfarm on Jun 25, 2009 17:20:41 GMT -5
And if he DOES pull through (God willing), this is going to be even more reason to hate TMZ. not that we really need anymore reason to hate TMZ, but yeah.
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Post by ani on Jun 25, 2009 17:21:13 GMT -5
LA Times website is saying he's dead but the site is slow. Can't see if it's just quoting TMZ or not.
CNN saying he's in a coma now as well.
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Post by Throwback on Jun 25, 2009 17:21:29 GMT -5
**waits for all the MJ haters to talk about how great he is**
reminds me of this song
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