Micheal Jackson in hosp. possible heart attack

[canibeyou]

Originally Posted by Kaneman

Beats me, I wasn't there either.

Editted to add: Damn, no shrug smiley?

Also, I know someone who was falsely accused of molestation. If you're accused of touching a child or whatever then you're guilty, period. There's no good defense for it.

I always found it funny that no parent was ever held responsible for basically handing their kid over to him. But if you're lookin' for an easy million (and you have no morals) maybe that way beats legitimatly playin' the lottery.

And, true... he was never convicted, but really... you'd let your kid play over there? Sleep in his bed??!


*Note: that wasn't meant to be read into that those that play the lottery have no morals. Just to clarify. 'Cuz I know someone would read it that way.*

[Corey]

This is barely a step above a non-story. The only thing separating this from the guy in the next town kicking off from a heart attack is name recognition. It's unfortunate for his family and friends, but in a day or two, people will go back to not giving a shit because American Idol starts their auditions for the next group of hacks, or scientists will discover that too much fudge is bad for you, or some hillbilly in Fish Guts, Arkansas taught his dog how to yodel while him and his buddy play Dueling Banjos.

[canibeyou]

Originally Posted by Corey

This is barely a step above a non-story. The only thing separating this from the guy in the next town kicking off from a heart attack is name recognition. It's unfortunate for his family and friends, but in a day or two, people will go back to not giving a shit because American Idol starts their auditions for the next group of hacks, or scientists will discover that too much fudge is bad for you, or some hillbilly in Fish Guts, Arkansas taught his dog how to yodel while him and his buddy play Dueling Banjos.

And so what's wrong with people wanting to take a little time to say, "Awww... that's sad. Grew up on his music..." etc.

If no one did that, you'd be posting up how callous people are to not even care that "so & so died".

And he did have the best selling album in history (over 52 million copies of "Thriller" sold). I wouldn't call it a "non event". I'd call it, someone who was the biggest selling musical artist died unexpectedly today. Lots of people affected and influenced by the music he made.

Just because you weren't a fan, doesn't make it a non-event.

[tached1000rr]

Originally Posted by canibeyou

And so what's wrong with people wanting to take a little time to say, "Awww... that's sad. Grew up on his music..." etc.

If no one did that, you'd be posting up how callous people are to not even care that "so & so died".

And he did have the best selling album in history (over 52 million copies of "Thriller" sold). I wouldn't call it a "non event". I'd call it, someone who was the biggest selling musical artist died unexpectedly today. Lots of people affected and influenced by the music he made.

Just because you weren't a fan, doesn't make it a non-event.

Good post

[Adeptus_Minor]

I'll put it like this... his death, though sad, came 10 or so years too late.
He had real talent in his younger years, but it seems like (whether verifiable or not) his freakish behavior and appearance became what he was most known for in recent years.
His philanthropy will, hopefully, outlive him by a good many years... his reputation... not so much.

RIP KoP

[Corey]

Originally Posted by canibeyou

And so what's wrong with people wanting to take a little time to say, "Awww... that's sad. Grew up on his music..." etc.

If no one did that, you'd be posting up how callous people are to not even care that "so & so died".

And he did have the best selling album in history (over 52 million copies of "Thriller" sold). I wouldn't call it a "non event". I'd call it, someone who was the biggest selling musical artist died unexpectedly today. Lots of people affected and influenced by the music he made.

Just because you weren't a fan, doesn't make it a non-event.

People die. Not only do people die, people die of heart disease in staggeringly high numbers. Hell, it's one of the leading causes of death in the United States. He's had continual health problems in addition to high levels of stress from various public occurrences. That his heart didn't pop like a zit soooner is more surprising than him kicking off at 50. Has nothing to do with being a fan or not being a fan. He died of one of the most common killers. His greatness is subjective. His mortality was always a definite.

[HurricaneHeather]

Originally Posted by canibeyou

And so what's wrong with people wanting to take a little time to say, "Awww... that's sad. Grew up on his music..." etc.

If no one did that, you'd be posting up how callous people are to not even care that "so & so died".

And he did have the best selling album in history (over 52 million copies of "Thriller" sold). I wouldn't call it a "non event". I'd call it, someone who was the biggest selling musical artist died unexpectedly today. Lots of people affected and influenced by the music he made.

Just because you weren't a fan, doesn't make it a non-event.

To me today is a reminder of the uncertainty of life. Tomorrow is not guaranteed, no matter who you are.

[Fleck750]

I guess he won't be Beating it any more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uqxo1SKB0z8

[HurricaneHeather]

Anyone else wondering who is going to have the Beatles' rights now?

[Corey]

Originally Posted by HurricaneHeather

Anyone else wondering who is going to have the Beatles' rights now?

Would it fall back on his estate if not specifically listed in a will?