Jackson Death: How do you feel about it?

glatt · 06-26-2009, 08:48 AM

I was shocked, SHOCKED!, when I turned on the tv at like 8:30 and they had a teaser about an upcoming special for Farrah, which I knew about, and Michael Jackson. Then they came back to the live coverage at the hospital.

I never owned any of his music, except the duets he did on McCartney's Pipes of Peace album. I wasn't a fan, but his music was everywhere and was catchy. So I know most of it note for note. He had a hell of a lot of talent. When I hear his more popular stuff now on the radio, or wherever, I like it.

The dude was a freak. I never really thought he was guilty of being an abuser. None of the charges ever stuck, and his civil payoffs were probably just to make the accusations go away. But it's very possible I'm wrong.

I don't care that he's dead. It's just shocking.

classicman · 06-26-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoof Hearted

trying to change his appearance to be something other than how he was born.

It was reported (FWIW) that he may have been trying to change his appearance from looking more like his father whom he despised. Does the reason someone has 500000000 facial plastic surgeries really matter? Guess not, but I just thought I'd throw it out there.

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

I've always wondered about the parents who allowed sleepovers. That seems suspicious to me, ~snip~ but were there almost hopes for unpleasantries which could later bring large cash settlements?

I am just floored at his talent. He was an amazing entertainer.
It's just sad.

Spot on! great post.

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Originally Posted by glatt

his civil payoffs were probably just to make the accusations go away. But it's very possible I'm wrong.

Thats about where I am with this. I was glued to the tv for about an hour switching channels ... then I realized he was just another torn soul who, hopefully, is finally at peace.

dar512 · 06-26-2009, 10:01 AM

I think it's sad that he didn't get help when he needed it. I wonder if his siblings did anything to get him some counseling.

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Gutted. it's the day the boogie died	0	0%
Saddened. And his poor children...	14	26.42%
Meh. Didn't know him, wasn't into his music	12	22.64%
Unsurprised. Lifestyle choices like that, bound to happen	13	24.53%
Glad. One less kiddy-fiddler to worry about	2	3.77%
Something else (please explain if you can)	12	22.64%
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06-26-2009, 08:48 AM	#1
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I was shocked, SHOCKED!, when I turned on the tv at like 8:30 and they had a teaser about an upcoming special for Farrah, which I knew about, and Michael Jackson. Then they came back to the live coverage at the hospital. I never owned any of his music, except the duets he did on McCartney's Pipes of Peace album. I wasn't a fan, but his music was everywhere and was catchy. So I know most of it note for note. He had a hell of a lot of talent. When I hear his more popular stuff now on the radio, or wherever, I like it. The dude was a freak. I never really thought he was guilty of being an abuser. None of the charges ever stuck, and his civil payoffs were probably just to make the accusations go away. But it's very possible I'm wrong. I don't care that he's dead. It's just shocking. Last edited by glatt; 06-26-2009 at 09:07 AM.

06-26-2009, 10:01 AM	#3
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	I think it's sad that he didn't get help when he needed it. I wonder if his siblings did anything to get him some counseling. __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

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