Michael Jackson...

[BoyBlog]

Any of you on here have an opinion of him and his music? I like his music, especially the old stuff. I'm not a fan of his public persona now-a-days though.

Clip showcasing his amazingess as a little boy (listen to the acapella part!): http://youtube.com/watch?v=My_w-Ff-m_8&feature=RecentlyWatched&page=1&t=t&f=b

[aadams73]

I used to love his music, but now I refuse to support pedophilia.

Such a shame, really. But when he was good(during the 80s) he was amazing!

[BoyBlog]

I'm not sure he did it, I mean.. he did get off :p.

Oh my, that sounds dirty now *_*.

[cletus]

Never been a fan of his music.

Events surrounding his personal life, both proven and implied, do little to make me want to like him.

[III]

He was such an amazing tallent. Thriller was a great album (back when we called 'em "albums"), but it was all downhill from there. Tragic, really.

[benbradley]

No doubt it still is a great album. I'm sure I have a copy around somewhere (my LP's are currently unsorted), but I was in my 20's at the time and it just wasn't cool for white guys to like him, so I was a bit of a closet fan. It wasn't a racial thing, because Prince was cool, and he might have become a much bigger legend had he played more lead guitar.

But then it became uncool for ANYONE to like Jack-o. Oops, how do I make myself forget I ever knew that nickname...and where did I learn it? One of those times when I actually watched Entertainment Tonight??? (OMG, this post is full of of uncool stuff I'm admitting to!)

Woops, I googled it, turn down speaker volume or use headphones if at work or have children around. This is one of those flash-animation things:
http://jacko-interview.freeonlinegames.com

[sunna]

I think my favorite stuff of his was while he was in the Jackson 5, but I liked his 80s stuff as well. And, while it makes me cringe a bit to admit it, I loved Man in the Mirror too. Not one to get caught dancing to. :)
I rarely listen to him now though, as all I end up thinking about is that incredibly disturbing "documentary" from few years back.

[RumpleTumbler]

He's a pedophile. He spent lots of money trying to make himself look like a Disney character. Doesn't that about cover it?

[ChunkyC]

Great in his prime. Thriller was an incredible album. Billie Jean has to be one of the best R&B tunes of all time.

But I find it difficult listen to him anymore, it just reminds me too much of all the scandals.

[tourdeforce]

He's a pedophile. He spent lots of money trying to make himself look like a Disney character. Doesn't that about cover it?


One should be careful about making such statements without proof.

[RumpleTumbler]

One should be careful about making such statements without proof.

Why? Is the booger man going to get me or what? If you like Michael and want to be his bitch I believe there is still time.

[tourdeforce]

Why? Is the booger man going to get me or what?

Jackson's attorneys would be within their rights to subpoena AW and your ISP for your contact info in their libel lawsuit against you.

If you like Michael and want to be his bitch I believe there is still time.

Is that appropriate?

[RumpleTumbler]

Jackson's attorneys would be within their rights to subpoena AW and your ISP for your contact info in their libel lawsuit against you.

:roll: Are you on drugs? There aren't enough attorneys to sue everyone who makes bad remarks about Michael Jackson. I'd be happy to not only provide them with my contact information but to invite them over for an ass whipping. :) It's really sad when people start defending pedophilia. I can't imagine how one gets to such a state.

[tourdeforce]

It's really sad when people start defending pedophilia. I can't imagine how one gets to such a state.


So you're one of the numbnuts who jump to conclusions like this?

Despite being a poorly informed loose cannon on the political front, I thought you were smarter than this.

[RumpleTumbler]

lol....whatever you say. I don't want to trash this persons thread though so if you have some gripe with me take it to pm please or start another thread. I meant to make my remark and move on. I didn't realize anyone didn't realize that Michael is a pedophile.

[tourdeforce]

I didn't realize anyone didn't realize that Michael is a pedophile.


You don't get it and you probably never will.

[Nolita]

Am I the only one who sees a morbidly hillarious 'Hannibal' link here? I mean, the big difference? Mason Verger needed Hannibal to convince him to cut off his face. Muahaha :ROFL:

There's something wrong with me :eek:

[III]

No doubt it still is a great album. I'm sure I have a copy around somewhere (my LP's are currently unsorted), but I was in my 20's at the time and it just wasn't cool for white guys to like him, so I was a bit of a closet fan. It wasn't a racial thing, because Prince was cool, and he might have become a much bigger legend had he played more lead guitar.

But then it became uncool for ANYONE to like Jack-o. Oops, how do I make myself forget I ever knew that nickname...and where did I learn it? One of those times when I actually watched Entertainment Tonight??? (OMG, this post is full of of uncool stuff I'm admitting to!)

Woops, I googled it, turn down speaker volume or use headphones if at work or have children around. This is one of those flash-animation things:
http://jacko-interview.freeonlinegames.com

Okay, since we're all confessing to our uncool guilty pleasures, which album was better, "Thriller" or "Purple Rain"? Maybe this discussion is on the deleted scenes from the Wedding Singer (just watched it again last week, so I'm still in an 80's tizzy). Personally, I think "Purple Rain" was one of the most brilliant album of the 80's. I think Prince also went downhill from there with the exception of a few great songs, but that album had it all, even if he was creepy. Remember the first time you heard "Darlin' Nikki"?

[tourdeforce]

"Purple Rain" might have been good at the time, but who listens to it now?

[III]

"Purple Rain" might have been good at the time, but who listens to it now?

I would venture to guess the members of "The Revolution" while they consider "where did all my money go?" I still hear "When Doves Cry" on the radio pretty frequently, but never hear anything from Thriller. But then again Prince was the top grossing musical act in the world last year (or was it 2005?) while MJ was having his monkeys reposessed. Plus, Prince played electric guitar in the rain at the Super Bowl. That's pretty impressive.

[Nolita]

:e2thud: I do. It's an awesome album. Holy crap! I still say awesome. OMG, trapped in one of those neverending time thing-a-majiggies. Save me! :e2drown:

[Turtle07]

I actually heard part of his song once, It was only like a minute or less cuz it was only playing for part of the play. But I loved it anyway! Awesome (which is a...well, awesome word Nolita! Of course, we blame the never-ending thing-a-majiggies whatever they may be ;D .) beat and the lyrics were ok. Why he ruined himself now, I have no idea.

[BoyBlog]

Okay, since we're all confessing to our uncool guilty pleasures, which album was better, "Thriller" or "Purple Rain"? Maybe this discussion is on the deleted scenes from the Wedding Singer (just watched it again last week, so I'm still in an 80's tizzy). Personally, I think "Purple Rain" was one of the most brilliant album of the 80's. I think Prince also went downhill from there with the exception of a few great songs, but that album had it all, even if he was creepy. Remember the first time you heard "Darlin' Nikki"?

Now, see.. This is unfair!

Thriller is better when you need to dance or get pumped up. Purple Rain is better when you need some guitar in your life, or when you're feeling sexy ;). The ladies love Purple Rain :D. "This is what it sounds like, when doves cry.. OW!!!"

[scarletpeaches]

Am I wrong for liking Diamonds and Pearls?

It was the very first album I bought myself - and it was in cassette tape format, that's how long ago it was...

I've also got Squiggly Symbol Thingy...yeah, the one with Sexy Motherfucker on it. The Black Album, Come (filthy!) and a few others.

[Nolita]

No! I meant I still listen to Purple Rain. Hey but Diamonds and Pearls is good too. One of the best CD booklets ever(with the nifty hologram).

Prince didn't screw himself up. He's still incredible, can still write, play, and sing, whoa baby. Now to admit, I get a perverse little vicarious thrill. Two, too cool for school, rock stars, have recently settled for Prince's sloppy seconds. It's adding to the proof, Prince is the coolest guy in the world.

[ChunkyC]

Purple Rain is indeed a great album. I like watching the movie too, the performances of the songs are awesome. Gotta give Prince his props, the guy just oozes talent.

Like many artists, he has done things that make people go :Wha:, but he is a phenomenal guitar player, singer and songwriter, and performer.

[The Grift]

Prince is an amazing musician. In addition to being a great singer, prolific and talented songwriter, and yes, dancer...he's a simply incredible guitar player.

Michael Jackson is an interesting creature. He was, and still is, amazingly talented, but of course that is all overshadowed by the bizarre reality of who he is.

[Nolita]

Aargh! So when I'm not being productive, I'm in one forum or another. There I was, minding my own business participating on a Robbie Williams board. I know he's not the most original singer ever. I know he's got a cheese factor. So what? I like cheese, especially on pizza.

Suddenly a troll shows up. Starts raggin' on Robbie, which would be fine. It really would, we can't all like the same thing. But then the kid goes and says the world would be a better place if Robbie were dead. That's just cruel.

Then I go and check his profile(to see if he's a genuine troll, or just being a jerk on one board). Turns out he's a 16 year old fan of MJ! Creepy. The theme from The Twilight Zone started playing in my head. It's just creepy. I couldn't resist, read a couple of posts. He's defending MJ, tooth and nail. And the MJ board trolls are using him for their whipping boy.

At any rate I told him to be glad he's too old for Michael now, and be glad he never "slept over" at Neverland. It's just too funny how my forum activities get connected, almost regardless of forum.

[III]

From Margaret Cho's standup routine:

I had a friend who met Prince on the bus once. He walked up to her and just stood and stared at her until she made eye contact, then he said "Do you know who Prince is?" She said "yes" and he just smiled and walked to a seat and sat down. I think that's sooooo cool. I can't wait until I'm incredibly famous and I can walk up to someone on a bus and say "Do you know who Prince is?"

[Nolita]

If it lifts any of the guys' self-esteem; I share Margaret's views on the topic of submarine sandwiches.

[scarletpeaches]

Oh, I've just remembered. I have Musicology as well.

[ChunkyC]

From Margaret Cho's standup routine:

I had a friend who met Prince on the bus once. He walked up to her and just stood and stared at her until she made eye contact, then he said "Do you know who Prince is?" She said "yes" and he just smiled and walked to a seat and sat down. I think that's sooooo cool. I can't wait until I'm incredibly famous and I can walk up to someone on a bus and say "Do you know who Prince is?"
:roll:

[Nolita]

Yeah, but it wouldn't be as funny if he was still "The Artist Formerly Known as Prince". "Do you know who the artist formerly known as Prince is?" just doesn't have the same ring, does it?

[BoyBlog]

No! I meant I still listen to Purple Rain. Hey but Diamonds and Pearls is good too. One of the best CD booklets ever(with the nifty hologram).

Prince didn't screw himself up. He's still incredible, can still write, play, and sing, whoa baby. Now to admit, I get a perverse little vicarious thrill. Two, too cool for school, rock stars, have recently settled for Prince's sloppy seconds. It's adding to the proof, Prince is the coolest guy in the world.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/02/One-nite-alone-live-box.jpg

And he's almost fifty? O_O

[Nolita]

The secret is a nice even layer of foundation, before going out in the day. Spend at least 75% of the day indoors. Try to go out only at night if you can help it. You too can look that good at 50. Oh and a good airbrush artist couldn't hurt.

At least he doesn't look like Cruella DeVille.

[scarletpeaches]

I think I speak for all of us when I say:

"Prince. He's a filthy bastard. But I bet he's a bloody tripod when he's naked."

[III]

I think I speak for all of us when I say:

"Prince. He's a filthy bastard. But I bet he's a bloody tripod when he's naked."

Perhaps I don't say that as much as I should. I'll try to bring it up in some of my meetings at work today. "Before we get to the sales reports, I have something to say about Prince . . ."

[Nolita]

Perhaps I don't say that as much as I should. I'll try to bring it up in some of my meetings at work today. "Before we get to the sales reports, I have something to say about Prince . . ."

:roll:

Mental image! You're killing me!

[III]

BTW, Nolita, you need to check out this thread (http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63242)from Scarletpeaches. I'm expecting a spectacular post from you. Don't let me down!

<pressure pressure pressure>

[Nolita]

Well I couldn't think of a good reason for her not to hate me. So I decided to give her a good reason to hate me. Defaced her avatar. Was fun. I wanna do it again.

[III]

Well I couldn't think of a good reason for her not to hate me. So I decided to give her a good reason to hate me. Defaced her avatar. Was fun. I wanna do it again.

Heh heh. I had to give you a rep point for that one. Very nice. High five!