Good Lord Margaret. I had no idea Michael Jackson was this popular. I realize now, of course, that it was as plain as the nose on my face… OK. Bad joke. But even if you were hiking on the Appalachian Trail this non-Father’s Day weekend, it was almost impossible to avoid the news and entertainment coverage of Michael Jackson’s death. I wasn’t a fan, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t respect his talent… even if I didn’t understand it – all that jumping around like he had ants in his pants.
But I have to say, after watching all these reports, his life seemed out of control even while he was in control of it and it seems to still be out of control now that he is no longer living. And that Joe Jackson is a real piece of work. He seems to be depreciating an asset rather than mourning a son. (It’s an accounting term, Dear. Ask Howard to explain it to you.)
I remember when this happened to Elvis and that sweet Marilyn Monroe. At some point Michael Jackson stopped being a human being and instead became a widget. And now it seems we are giving three more kids to the couple who manufactured the Jackson widgets. Life goes on… Will we ever learn?
Watching all this mad-dash coverage, it occurs to me that if you tore him down in life then it’s a tad bit hypocritical for you to now prop him up in death. Did I mention Joe Jackson was a piece of work? But we seem to be evolving into a nation of hypocrites. And as someone who believes evolution should be taught in school, I am more than a little worried about this evolutionary cycle.
If it were up to me, I would establish a few rules right about now regarding hypocrisy. Something along the lines of:
- If you’re Michael Jackson’s father now is not the time to be enjoying the limelight.
- You can’t be Pro-Life and Pro-War at the same time. If one of these dispositions has to be in your cadre, then pick one and live with the consequences.
- You can’t deny the right to marry to some and then cheat on your spouse. The right to happily marry belongs to all no mater how unhappy it makes you.
- You can’t tolerate the atrocities of one President for eight years and then assign the consequences to one who follows. From this day forward everything was Reagan’s fault.
- The Christian Right should be forced to spend a week in Iran. May the best radicals win.
- The Real Housewives should actually be housewives.
About that last one. I mean it. Really.
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By: Man in the Mirror « Bacon Makes It Better on September 19, 2009
at 4:26 PM
lol, I love your blog. But C’mon, you don’t have atleast ONE favorite Michael song? Tell the truth…lol.
By: toddyenglish on August 4, 2009
at 7:20 AM
I have been away from the computer for quite a while due to health issues but I wanted to get my 2 cents worth in here….
Everyone is going to have their own interpretations of the wierd shit that MJ did… thats fine… I don’t care! He was in California, I am here…. I have enough wierd shit here to deal with! I do not have the time, will, nor the energy to even care about MJ’s personal life!
I want to hear the music and see the videos. I grew up with all that music! I hear Billie Jean and it reminds me of some of the best times of my life jamskating with this older guy at the rink named Willie. I hear Beat It and I think of Americas Best Dance Crew. I hear Will You Be There and I think about Free Willy and some of the similarities between the character and my childhood. I could go on about how MJ’s music reminds me of significant positive times in my life but I think you all get the point!
Let MJ rest in peace… Write a book after the autopsy is done, I will read it after the media has forgotten about MJ and I have finished my masters degree, met the man of my dreams, married him and had the 2.3 children that American families are supposed to have typically have etc etc etc….
Until then all I care about is the music and the dance moves!
By: ddddd on July 25, 2009
at 1:45 PM
Now as far as Ms. Palin is concerned….she put her foot in her mouth, let her struggle. And thank the man above she did not get into office. The problems Obama is trying to solve would not compare to the probles Ms. Palin would erect. The U.S. would be in more trouble than we could ever imagine. Why anyone would even consider her for office is beyond me. What in the heII was McCain thinking? Or was he.
By: Cindi on July 25, 2009
at 5:19 AM
I understand the over abundance of information and opinions stemming for Michaels death, but I would hope that it would remain within the family. There are children involved, Katherine, and siblings. There is no place for specuation and rumors….the Jackson Family needs privacy and our decency to leave things lay low for now. Once the correct findings are released, then will be the time for discussion. Otherwise it is just gossip and hear say. And the family and children really shouldn’t have to deal with that along with the passing of their dad and family member. Please…be patient, have some class, for them. Thank you.
By: Cindi on July 25, 2009
at 5:13 AM
A grown man who says “Sharing your bed with a child is the most loving thing you can do” is, a the very least, a sad lonely child himself or, at worst, a pedifile. Either way, kind of gross, don’t you think?
By: Anonymous on July 19, 2009
at 5:35 PM
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By: annickg on July 9, 2009
at 11:00 PM
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By: Lorena on July 9, 2009
at 12:01 AM
“The Christian Right should be forced to spend a week in Iran. May the best radicals win. ”
*Applauds*
Well said.
By: Arcadia Nightfire on July 8, 2009
at 3:27 PM
OMG!!! This is a FANTASTIC post!!!! Can’t say I entirely agree with the last one, though perhaps I don’t understand it and you care to elaborate?
luv to the both of you!
By: Felda on July 8, 2009
at 10:59 AM