I Don’t Care About Michael Jackson
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And neither do you.
Michael Jackson was a legend, a famous and talented musician and performer, and a little weird due to some unresolved psychological issues. That’s my take on it anyway.
But unless you are an active fan, quit your crying and moping. Just because “Thriller” was your favorite album in 1982 doesn’t mean the 2009 Michael Jackson was relevant to your life. In fact, the “Thriller” era was really over by the time “Bad” came out in 1987 and Jackson took sharp turn toward the ecclectic soon thereafter. So really your mourning is about 20 years too late: your Michael Jackson has long since passed.
And now there will be memorials and TV specials, and of course endless radio play accompanied by lead-ins like “this is the kind of timeless music Michael Jackson made, and no one can ever make again!” I have news for you, Jackson wasn’t even making his kind of music anymore. He was washed up, bankrupt, delusional, culturally and musically irrelevant beyond a sizable entry in the history books. He hadn’t even released a studio album since 2001’s “Invincible”.
And where was all this care and adoration before, when he was obviously in a downward spiral. Michael Jackson was a man without friends. A friend is an equal, someone who can say, “You have a problem, let me help.” No one did that for Jackson. A friend cares enough to persevere with you through troubled times. No one did that for Jackson. Is it any wonder the man wanted children so that someone would love unconditionally? The endorsements roll in through the media about how wonderful he was, and it was a privilege to know him, etc., etc., but where was all this care last week, when it would have mattered.
The situation is not unique, though. Celebrities die and people go nuts, as if not enough death affects us directly so we have to supplement real pain with forced pain. On the other hand, focusing on the death of a celebrity can take the spotlight off our real pain that is difficult to deal with. So maybe there is a purpose here, and I have a response: get over it and deal with the stuff that matters.
“But celebrities inspire us!” VERY few people were currently inspired by Michael Jackson. Again, your Michael Jackson died a long time ago.
“But it’s still tragic!” Yes, for his family and friends it is. You are not them.
“But I love his music, own all his albums and compilations, have seen him in concert, and love his persona, even to this very day!” OK. You got me on that one. Mourn away.
As for the rest of you, get lives. Or better yet, start caring about the living before they’re dead.
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amen, amen, amen!!! i wrote something similar, and my inbox has been full of hatemail all day. was actually going to write something like this, but im just going to link yours. i cant say iit any better than you did.
How can you say you don’t care (your heading). A man died at 50. Forget that he’s M.J. He’s a young man with little children. He has brothers and sisters, neices and nephews and parents. If a man down your street (in the same situation) fell dead, would you say you don’t care? Then how can you say this about him?
A healthy man falls down dead. How could you not care about that? I’m not necessarily a fan. I don’t own his albums etc, but I do care. Think of all the pain his death is causing so many people at this time.
Since people don’t buy albums like they used to, MJ will always have the best selling album ever! Think of all the people who’ve been touched by him through his music. Music heals and inspires. He’s done this to millions. Care about that and you’ll care about his death.
Sounds like your the one seeking attention! People like you can’t appreciate something, people like you only care about one thing and thats your foolish opinions on everything. He was a good soul but was corrupted by the media. He deserves to be appreciated for all of his achievements & not because people didn’t know him personally. A legend dies, of course people are going to react.
Chris Young.
Thats all I have to say.
http://www.myspace.com/chrisyoungrap
“You want people to HATE YOU, LIVE,
You want people to LOVE YOU, DIE…”
That is the SAD TRUTH!
This is an article written by someone I don\’t know, and probably most people don\’t know either. And, the question is, what have you ever, ever done in your life to bring any positive element to the face of this beautiful earth?
It is easier to besmirch someone else than to actually live a life of doing good, isn\’t it?
I am not a big MJ fan,but I am more of a fan of MJ than of someone who would spread such nonsense as the writer of this article.
Aeneas
Good article. Agree to it. I also have the same thought of others who started to cry for him only when he is dead. When he faced all the lawsuit and bankruptcy, none step forward to offer help. Be real. He is just another man who passed away due to illness.
Hey Jerk,
This man helped to unite people of different faiths, races, sociological, and idealogical backgrounds. It seems to me that you are the one seeking attention. So regardless if he really has died or if he has gone into seclusion why don’t you show some DAMN respect for the man and his family!
Nice one mate. I was shocked by the people’s reaction to his death. I got out of the cinema and people in the street were asking me how do I feel that Michael was dead !
I wrote a relevant article here, because I had to let it out. I am glad to see I am not the only one who feels the same.
Some people really need to get a life.
Respect is earned not gained through popularity Wayne. I enjoyed! Keep writing!
+1 to the main post 100%. Suprised its not been made into som ebank holiday but we will no doubt get the tv updates
“Its been 1 year since Michael Jackson died”
“Its been 2 years since Michael Jackson died”
“Its been 3 years since Michael Jackson died”
What happens when all the current celebritys die? They’ll have a whole sement on dead celebs.
Yes mourn if it’s family. Its really expected. But the public at large who only saw maybe a few brief interviews and read some papers hardly count as family.
I was realistic about his current misfortune, but I never criticized Jackson. I only criticized the people blowing this out of proportion. What did he mean to you the day before he died? Be honest with yourself.
It is so sad that people feel they need to connect with the death of a celebrity to make themselves more relevant. If you never met the man why would claim such a connection? God bless his family and friends who knew and loved him. they are the ones who really are suffering a loss. His fans still have his video’s and music which is all they ever cared about any way.
I agree. 2 weeks ago he was the freak..the butt of pervert jokes…people knew him as wacko jacko now the world has lost an icon…a musical god…..get real
Actually, I think death just sobers people and makes them reconsider the way they thought.
Considering how big the media circus surrounding him has always been, I cannot understand why people are shocked about the noise surrounding his death.
It’s not that people who mourn him “need to get a life”. It’s that this music is a part of your life.
Thank you so much for posting this. I purposely googled for an article that bluntly said “don’t care” about this. While I am a musician and singer, like some of the other posters, I totally have the Michael Jackson I knew by signing onto youtube. That’s all I ever had of him, that’s all I ever will. How can I honestly say “i care” about his death when MY Michael Jackson…is actually just a concept.
i thought the same thing… and people keep hating on me :/…
wow people are really stupid..
I think Michael himself was an abused kid and then later he himself became the abuser. Just a theory i have don’t quote me on it though lol. i just always thought he was guilty. Lets face it the man was bizarro and what he did to his face was a travesty. This might make me sound judgemental but lets face it…if he had been a regular guy and not MJ ,don’t you think people would have ostracized him…looking the way he did and been creeped out by him??? Ya he had a few ok songs but different strokes for different folks right?? NOT EVERYBODY APPRECIATES HIS GENRE OF MUSIC. I never thought it was that great and many people share my opinion. WE PUT TOO MUCH FOCUS ON CELEBRITY DEATH ON THIS PLANET. Michael Jackson is also a stunning example of how we put too much value on the material in this world and how it does not, and it’s been proven time and again ,buy happiness. Michael at one time had all the riches of the world and i believe he was miserable and lonely. Happiness is spiritual in nature..not from external factors like money and fame. Usually the richest people are the loneliest people cuz u never know who ur real friends are do you????? when u have money everybody wants a piece of you. Let them bury the tortured soul and MOVE ON
This is an over populated world so if you don\’t know the guy personally and don\’t know the name of more than 3 of his songs shut your pie hole. I would turn over in my grave if everyone started up so much drama over me dieing. I didn\’t know him but its a shame to see the death of a man so young very sad but really for those who don\’t know him don\’t be disrespectful with all the drama keep it to yourself.
THANK YOU!! Michael Jackson is an overrated child……..”adoring” burnt out pop star. Big deal. Get over it. Then if this economy isn’t struggling enough the bill for the funeral is dumped on Calfornia, yeah real smart.