Americans being hypocritical about Michael Jackson's death

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Americans being hypocritical about Michael Jackson's death
Topic Started: Jul 3 2009, 04:58 PM (272 Views)
~~.Gothika~~	Jul 3 2009, 04:58 PM Post #1
spandex equipped. Posts: 2,264 Group: Disabled Account Member #208,563 Joined: September 2, 2006	So now that Michael Jackson has died, I've noticed something pretty funny. All of a sudden everyone and the media is on his side, when a year ago, the only story on the news that included him was how much of a freak he was or how he allegedly molested children. Before he died, so many people made MJ jokes that they weren't even funny anymore.. Everyone thought he was a freak and now that he's dead it's "oh what a legend" Just thought I'd throw that out there. Another case of how hypocritical and dumb Americans are. Edited by .Gothika, Jul 3 2009, 04:58 PM.



Delirium	Jul 3 2009, 05:01 PM Post #2
Here we are, Juggernaut Posts: 5,099 Group: Resource Staff Member #83,901 Joined: June 24, 2005	I wasn't aware this was an American only phenomena.
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LightFire.	Jul 3 2009, 05:10 PM Post #3
Blurred Memories. Posts: 1,471 Group: Members Member #240,434 Joined: January 7, 2007	To be honest, I did used to do this. But it was long ago. Around when I was 15, 4 years ago I would make jokes like, "Dude how do you like Michael Jackson? He's like a pedo" until of course I actually listened to his music. And I thought they were decent, even if It wasn't my type of music, and ever since I did, I stopped those hypocritical jokes.
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Zeus00	Jul 3 2009, 05:11 PM Post #4
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~~.Gothika~~	Jul 3 2009, 05:21 PM Post #5
spandex equipped. Posts: 2,264 Group: Disabled Account Member #208,563 Joined: September 2, 2006	Delirium Jul 3 2009, 05:01 PM I wasn't aware this was an American only phenomena. Well I can't speak for other countries, because I kind of live in America. I don't KNOW if this kind of hypocrisy about MJ is present anywhere else because I watch American TV and I'm around AMERICANS. Edited by .Gothika, Jul 3 2009, 05:22 PM.



Jam.	Jul 3 2009, 05:25 PM Post #6
He who dares wins. Posts: 3,532 Group: Members Member #5,534 Joined: January 11, 2004	Same everytime this sort of thing happens. Jade Goody being one of the best examples.
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Delirium	Jul 3 2009, 07:48 PM Post #7
Here we are, Juggernaut Posts: 5,099 Group: Resource Staff Member #83,901 Joined: June 24, 2005	.Gothika Jul 3 2009, 05:21 PM Delirium Jul 3 2009, 05:01 PM I wasn't aware this was an American only phenomena. Well I can't speak for other countries, because I kind of live in America. I don't KNOW if this kind of hypocrisy about MJ is present anywhere else because I watch American TV and I'm around AMERICANS. This happens around the world with several celebrities. It isn't limited to Michael Jackson or America, which is what I was pointing out.
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Dardan	Jul 3 2009, 08:15 PM Post #8
Το ένα και μόνο Posts: 3,403 Group: Members Member #235,474 Joined: December 17, 2006	I don't think this should have the title "Americans" which is stating that all Americans think like that. Pretty much, the only ones that think like that are the ones that a)never listen(ed) to his music and b)go with whatever everyone else says. In the end, he did as much charity work as he could and his music will be remembered for ages.



.Lenny	Jul 3 2009, 08:37 PM Post #9
TZ Obsessed Posts: 517 Group: Members Member #126,189 Joined: November 29, 2005	Delirium Jul 3 2009, 07:48 PM .Gothika Jul 3 2009, 05:21 PM Delirium Jul 3 2009, 05:01 PM I wasn't aware this was an American only phenomena. Well I can't speak for other countries, because I kind of live in America. I don't KNOW if this kind of hypocrisy about MJ is present anywhere else because I watch American TV and I'm around AMERICANS. This happens around the world with several celebrities. It isn't limited to Michael Jackson or America, which is what I was pointing out. My thoughts exactly.



Scotty.	Jul 3 2009, 09:32 PM Post #10
toothy >=B Posts: 3,900 Group: Members Member #11,180 Joined: April 14, 2004	I think everyone has made at least one joke about Michael Jackson in the past, even me and I'm sure it's not exclusively in the US . I guess its just when he died, and all the things that we've learned from documentary's as of late that we can really appreciate his music and how much of an icon he really was and will be for a very long time to come.



tiptopolive	Jul 3 2009, 09:56 PM Post #11
the last poets Posts: 5,165 Group: Former Staff Member #75,744 Joined: May 22, 2005 Latest Design http://resources.zetaboards.com/topic/5079853/1/	I think you're confusing hypocrisy with respect. Would you rather the news networks go around saying "Finally, we're rid of that weirdo pedophile." ? The same thing is happening about Billy Mays. I hated his commercials, as did a lot of other people I know, and now I'm seeing a lot of comments about how much people enjoyed his commercials.



Adam	Jul 3 2009, 10:02 PM Post #12
Ω sonikshot Ω Posts: 820 Group: Members Member #16,678 Joined: June 21, 2004	You are generalizing that everybody in America feels that Michael Jackson was a legend or that everybody in America feels that he was a child molester. In reality on the other hand. American citizens cannot control what the media publishes. The media gets the stories that they believe will get the majority to care about. I feel that Michael Jackson was falsely accused so families could get money. Yes, all of the plastic surgery he has acquired makes him a freak in my eyes because he cannot deal with how his genes made his appearance. Yes, i still repect him, he was a phenomenal artist and invented the 'Moon Walk'. But please don't come onto this forum board to trash my country like this, i don't trash other countries and say that they are less because the media precedes a few wrongs within that country. Edited by Adam, Jul 3 2009, 10:09 PM.
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Vulcan	Jul 3 2009, 10:04 PM Post #13
Posts: 12,858 Group: Former Staff Member #4,585 Joined: December 27, 2003	.Gothika Jul 3 2009, 04:58 PM So now that Michael Jackson has died, I've noticed something pretty funny. All of a sudden everyone and the media is on his side, when a year ago, the only story on the news that included him was how much of a freak he was or how he allegedly molested children. Before he died, so many people made MJ jokes that they weren't even funny anymore.. Everyone thought he was a freak and now that he's dead it's "oh what a legend" Just thought I'd throw that out there. Another case of how hypocritical and dumb Americans are. I still hear MJ jokes about his death. Like the death being caused by eating 12 year old nuts, etc. However everyone before his death recognized that he WAS a living legend. He made Thriller for goodness sakes.
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Hatori	Jul 3 2009, 10:04 PM Post #14
clouds meant nothing Posts: 1,155 Group: Members Member #314,855 Joined: December 13, 2007	It's both a sign of respect for the dead and the fact that he IS an icon in the music industry. He's probably being loved for what he contributed within the music industry and how he WAS before the downfall of his career because of the case



Grant A.	Jul 3 2009, 11:25 PM Post #15
Unpacked Posts: 106 Group: Members Member #377,930 Joined: July 3, 2009	Hatori Jul 3 2009, 10:04 PM It's both a sign of respect for the dead and the fact that he IS an icon in the music industry. He's probably being loved for what he contributed within the music industry and how he WAS before the downfall of his career because of the case Exactly, just like how Elvis is remembered for the good days of his career, and not the bad days.
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Leda	Jul 3 2009, 11:41 PM Post #16
cARpE dIEm Posts: 13,858 Group: Former Staff Member #194,930 Joined: July 21, 2006	I also found it ironic that he was sort of shunned before his death and was being hailed afterwards. But like others have stated in this topic, I think people are choosing to honor his memory by recognizing his musical achievements. Will I forget that Michael Jackson was accused of child molestation? No. But even though I'm not a fan of his music, I would have to agree he sold a lot of records and was a big part of music history.
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Ameroq	Jul 4 2009, 12:58 AM Post #17
TZ Frequent Posts: 491 Group: Members Member #362,514 Joined: December 23, 2008	Well, I honestly do think he was kind of creepish, based on his looks, actions, beliefs/ideas, etc. No offense to any fans, they didnt do that to him. But...why would anyone want to remember any dead person for the bad things they did rather than the good? MJ was a huge pop star, and he was a good performer as well. I'll admit that the Moonwalk is amazing, and his singing was okay, I guess. Seeing the way his body changed from early fame to death is sort of...scary.
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Nightmarezz	Jul 6 2009, 08:10 AM Post #18
New Member Posts: 23 Group: Members Member #370,559 Joined: March 23, 2009	Ever since he's died, it's like nothing has changed. Everyone still makes child molestation jokes.



Ameroq	Jul 6 2009, 05:33 PM Post #19
TZ Frequent Posts: 491 Group: Members Member #362,514 Joined: December 23, 2008	Well didnt he admit to doing that though?
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Xenom	Jul 6 2009, 06:22 PM Post #20
TZ Addict Posts: 6,520 Group: Members Member #292,562 Joined: August 10, 2007	Jam. Jul 3 2009, 05:25 PM Same everytime this sort of thing happens. Jade Goody being one of the best examples. Definitely. Racist > Saint. Michael Jackson... Pedophile > Legend ... Make your minds up people. Jumping on the bandwagon is not cool.



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