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Post by shiranui on Jun 25, 2009 17:56:04 GMT -5
I also remember as a small child trying to moonwalk. I succeeded only in walking backwards slowly lol. Me too! I always used to try and imitate his dance moves when I was ten years old or so. I did eventually manage to learn to do a fairly decent moonwalk.
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Post by Citizen Snips on Jun 25, 2009 17:56:26 GMT -5
I also remember as a small child trying to moonwalk. I succeeded only in walking backwards slowly lol. Me too! Me three! I'm gonna give it another shot tonight, in honor of the King.
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Post by Rorschach on Jun 25, 2009 17:56:28 GMT -5
He will be more powerful in death then in life. Alive he was known as a child molester.... Hopefully in death we can remember him as a musical legend. (Even if he molested kids) Maybe you missed Bob's post about not bringing that stuff up in here? Seriously...maybe THAT needs to be reposted at the top of every page?
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Post by The Ichi on Jun 25, 2009 17:57:22 GMT -5
Oh, and add me to the "often attempted to Moonwalk but failed miserably" catergory.
Is there a more popular and memorable dance move in music?
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Post by Solid Stryk-Dizzle on Jun 25, 2009 17:57:31 GMT -5
He will be more powerful in death then in life. Alive he was known as a child molester.... Hopefully in death we can remember him as a musical legend. (Even if he molested kids) He was never convicted. Same reason why I never called OJ a murderer.
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Post by thefinalride on Jun 25, 2009 17:57:46 GMT -5
He will be more powerful in death then in life. Alive he was known as a child molester.... Hopefully in death we can remember him as a musical legend. (Even if he molested kids) Don't be a troll. Whether you like it or not Michael Jackson was known as a joke in real life. I didn't grow up with Michael Jackson but recognize the talent. However, he was known as a joke for getting into trials which said he was a child molestor
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Post by Paul E. Funk on Jun 25, 2009 17:57:47 GMT -5
BBC have now confirmed it. Best change the title guys. R.I.P Jacko. I wasn't your biggest fan but you were an undeniable legend. I second this, although I did listen to the HIStory album a lot when it came out. I admit I do have quite a lump in my throat. I also hope that this will bring an end to the lampooning by other 'celebrities' nose jokes etc. I hope people can just let that all go now.
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Post by ChibiDiablo on Jun 25, 2009 17:57:54 GMT -5
I wonder if they'll retire the episode of South Park that parodies him
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Post by SsnakeBite, the No1 Frenchman on Jun 25, 2009 17:57:59 GMT -5
Watching the Smooth Criminal video right now. Man, this guy had a surreal sense of rhythm. It's just... perfect.
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Post by Rorschach on Jun 25, 2009 17:58:18 GMT -5
Just a quick question for folks of age like Biafra and myself (and heck, anyone else who was a fan of the guy, I guess):
Do you think it's fair to call this our generations' "Day The Music Died"? Just curious, and I mean no harm by that....
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Post by AriadosMan on Jun 25, 2009 17:58:26 GMT -5
He will be more powerful in death then in life. Alive he was known as a child molester.... Hopefully in death we can remember him as a musical legend. (Even if he molested kids) He was never convicted. Same reason why I never called OJ a murderer. OJ was convicted in civil court (not criminal) of the crime though. MJ was never convicted of anything.
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Post by biafra on Jun 25, 2009 17:58:30 GMT -5
I remember the first time I played GTA Vice City and the first vehicle you enter freakin Michael Jackson was playing...and it just set up the total 80's awesome of that game.
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Post by thefinalride on Jun 25, 2009 17:58:34 GMT -5
He will be more powerful in death then in life. Alive he was known as a child molester.... Hopefully in death we can remember him as a musical legend. (Even if he molested kids) He was never convicted. Same reason why I never called OJ a murderer. I agree It's between him and God whatever happened.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2009 17:58:56 GMT -5
Just a quick question for folks of age like Biafra and myself (and heck, anyone else who was a fan of the guy, I guess): Do you think it's fair to call this our generations' "Day The Music Died"? Just curious, and I mean no harm by that.... Absolutely. I thought it myself.
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Post by "Hollywood" Cactus Matt on Jun 25, 2009 17:59:27 GMT -5
I also remember as a small child trying to moonwalk. I succeeded only in walking backwards slowly lol. Me too! Ditto. Failure to learn to moonwalk is one of my biggest regrets.
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Post by A Dubya (El Hombre Muerto) on Jun 25, 2009 17:59:31 GMT -5
Michael Jackson just doesnt seem like someone who should ever die. When you're larger than life, the biggest star of my lifetime you should always be there. Of course the past 15 years or so havent been particularly kind to Michael but from the time I was able to think and remember life I remember Michael Jackson being the ultimate celebrity. To think hes gone now is just tough to wrap my head around. Exactly how I feel. Just doesn't seem like he'd ever die. Just like I never thought George Carlin would die. I dunno, I mean I didn't know him personally or anything, and I try not to feel like celebrities are gods, but wow...Michael Jackson is dead......
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Post by thefinalride on Jun 25, 2009 17:59:31 GMT -5
I wonder if they'll retire the episode of South Park that parodies him They made jokes about Irwin dying If anything, they'll make another appearance of Jackson and Blanket
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Post by The Genesis of KoOS on Jun 25, 2009 17:59:38 GMT -5
Just a quick question for folks of age like Biafra and myself (and heck, anyone else who was a fan of the guy, I guess): Do you think it's fair to call this our generations' "Day The Music Died"? Just curious, and I mean no harm by that.... YES. I was even thinking that when the news first broke.
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Post by Michael Coello on Jun 25, 2009 17:59:42 GMT -5
I don't know if I would compare this to Elvis, mostly cause I don't know what happened after Elvis died. I mostly remember miles of people waiting to see his casket pass by in a hearse. Though, I would have to agree, especially since it's Michael Jackson, a guy who was pretty much the top of the music world.
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