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MallyMal · Jun 25, 2009, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by turtle777

Wiki can not confirm sh!t.

It's like something is confirmed just because it got posted in the Lounge.

-t

Yes, I know. So, maybe "confirm" is the wrong word but you get what I mean.

turtle777 · Jun 25, 2009, 07:11 PM

-t

Big Mac · 07:18 PM

Celebrity deaths ALWAYS HAPPEN IN THREES! Ed, Farrah, Michael!

What is up with that?

He was one of the best entertainers in history at his prime. He really should have gone out in a literal blaze of glory (i.e. the Pepsi commercial) 20 years ago instead of becoming a strange white woman.

Alternatively we can cling to the theory that the real MJ was abducted by aliens and that fake, strange Jackson DNA-clone derivative was left in his place. That would explain the bizarre transformation.

Goodbye, Michael.

ghporter · Jun 25, 2009, 07:15 PM

I'm sad. I always hoped he'd wake up-maybe like Ozzie after his ATV accident, when they found out his personal doctor had him doped up for years-and get back to singing and dancing. Damn.

By the way, Michael was only about 8 months older than me. This kind of shakes me; unless they're notably ill (like Farrah), only OLD celebrities die, right? Crap!

Face Ache · Jun 25, 2009, 07:16 PM

Now the tour should be awesome!

ps: looks like he died without his nose on.

ghporter · Jun 25, 2009, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by Kerrigan

Celebrity Gossip | Entertainment News | Celebrity News | TMZ.com

Evidently he died of cardiac arrest today. He was 50. RIP

I should also mention that almost everyone dies of "cardiac arrest," which is simply "his heart stopped." The real cause of death is WHY his heart stopped, which I am anxious to learn.

Big Mac · Jun 25, 2009, 07:29 PM

Heart disease? Huge amounts of mostly self-imposed stress? Angel of Death coming to collect on debts?

lexapro · Jun 25, 2009, 07:34 PM

I would like to predict his heart stopped because of some internal or external force acted upon it to prevent it from working any longer. This may include but not limited to: heart disease, drugs, angels, satan, demons, medication error/overdose, idiopathic reasons.

stevesnj · Jun 25, 2009, 07:51 PM

Im just happy there are music videos back on MTV!! Thanks for bring back videos to MTV Michael!! oops I forgot your dead... my bad!

::maroma:: · Jun 25, 2009, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by James L

all the time... no. Occasionally, yes.

Good point. Poor choice of words on my part.

OldManMac · Jun 25, 2009, 08:16 PM

Tremendous talent, from a kid who never grew up. What a lonely life he must have led.

- - e r i k - - · Jun 25, 2009, 08:19 PM

To paraphrase Al Sharpton: "No controversy will erase the historic and cultural impact."

Sad to see a troubled entertainer go, but his legacy will be his music.

Rumor · Jun 25, 2009, 08:30 PM

I heard that he did a spin, kicked out his leg, grabbed his crotch, said "Ow", and fell over.

- - e r i k - - · Jun 25, 2009, 08:33 PM

If you want to be funny, at least be funny:

Cause of MJ's death?
a) Sunshine?
b) Moonlight?
c) Good times?
d) Boogie.

RhymesWithOrange · Jun 25, 2009, 08:35 PM

To bad there is no HELL for the PEDO to roast in.

Rumor · Jun 25, 2009, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by RhymesWithOrange

To bad there is no HELL for the PEDO to roast in.

Never validated.

The first time was questionable, the second was just a money grab.

RhymesWithOrange · Jun 25, 2009, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by Rumor

Never validated.

Yeah, maybe there is a HELL just for him.

design219 · Jun 25, 2009, 09:00 PM

Kerrigan, you were just a year early with this prediction.

Kerrigan · 10:02 PM

I honestly think he committed suicide with pills or some other narcotic substance.

dlefebvre · 07:38 AM

To bad!
But I believe the real Michael Jackson died 15 years ago...

design219 · Jun 25, 2009, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by Kerrigan

I honestly think he committed suicide with pills or some other narcotic substance.

What makes you think so? He was getting ready for his big comeback.

Kerrigan · Jun 25, 2009, 10:13 PM

I was basing that on the rumors that he's been abusing painkillers for quite some time, but those are just rumors so who knows?

Now I've read another "rumor" that he had a successful rehearsal of his show last and was really excited, and "not depressed" at all. So now I have no clue what to think.

imitchellg5 · Jun 25, 2009, 11:39 PM

Well one of his family members told msnbc that he was in very high spirits for his tour.

Andy8 · Jun 25, 2009, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by Kerrigan

I was basing that on the rumors that he's been abusing painkillers for quite some time, but those are just rumors so who knows?

Like Elvis?

The Godfather · Jun 26, 2009, 01:02 AM

Long live the King of Pop.

I'll remember him for his music and performances.

Tiresias · Jun 26, 2009, 01:34 AM

Very sad.

His fans are going to be hysterical.

Jawbone54 · Jun 26, 2009, 01:36 AM

Originally Posted by Doofy

Uh oh. Time for some new friends.

You might have something there...

I asked him why he responded that way. He said, "Anyone who has about a 99% chance of having been a repeat pedophile will not be missed by me."

Jawbone54 · Jun 26, 2009, 01:49 AM

Originally Posted by lexapro

See, he's not dead yet! Only "almost dead".

"No, no, what he said was TO BLAAAAAAAAAVE...

Which we all know means TO BLUFF!"

ajprice · Jun 26, 2009, 03:50 AM

Originally Posted by maxx9photo

This will be the biggest funeral for a celebrity of all time, bar none!.

Will Jarvis Cocker be invited?

Apparently he had a donor card, just think of the poor guy who gets the face transplant.

But then, Michael Jackson will always be with us..........he's not biodegradable.

Spheric Harlot · Jun 26, 2009, 05:03 AM

Originally Posted by Doofy

RIP Jacko. You might have been a bit of a weirdo but there's no denying your ability to entertain. Cheers for the two gigs.

Seen or played?

Doofy · Jun 26, 2009, 05:33 AM

Originally Posted by Spheric Harlot

Seen or played?

Ligged.

osiris · Jun 26, 2009, 08:44 AM

I'm saddened by this news, a bit too early to go imo.

rip Michael

Laminar · Jun 26, 2009, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by Doofy

Ligged.

lig Brit slang
Noun
(esp. in the media) a function with free entertainment and refreshments
Verb
[ligging, ligged]
to attend such a function

Spheric Harlot · Jun 26, 2009, 10:06 AM

You have Google in Iowa?

Laminar · Jun 26, 2009, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by Spheric Harlot

You have Google in Iowa?

They just installed it last week.

Dakar V · Jun 26, 2009, 10:19 AM

It runs on corn.

Spheric Harlot · Jun 26, 2009, 10:21 AM

Now that Monsanto basically owns your life, it might as well take over the internets as well, I s'pose.

d4nth3m4n · Jun 26, 2009, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by ghporter

By the way, Michael was only about 8 months older than me. This kind of shakes me; unless they're notably ill (like Farrah), only OLD celebrities die, right? Crap!

AHA! so THAT'S why you take it all personal when people make posts about "old" people- you just turned 50.

well, happy birthday i guess.

on topic: it's sad to see MJ go, but he was at a point in his life where he was only tarnishing his legacy. see: james dean vs. brando.

ghporter · Jun 26, 2009, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by d4nth3m4n

AHA! so THAT'S why you take it all personal when people make posts about "old" people- you just turned 50.

well, happy birthday i guess.

on topic: it's sad to see MJ go, but he was at a point in his life where he was only tarnishing his legacy. see: james dean vs. brando.

Yes, I'm newly 50, but I can't even see "old" with binoculars on a clear day. It's just that having someone near your own age kick off for no apparent reason is unnerving.

scottiB · Jun 26, 2009, 01:25 PM

On iTunes, 45 of the top 100 songs are Michael Jackson, Jackson 5, or the Jacksons'.

iM@k · Jun 26, 2009, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by ghporter

Yes, I'm newly 50, but I can't even see "old" with binoculars on a clear day.

Oh, time for the bifocals gramps.

design219 · Jun 26, 2009, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by scottiB

On iTunes, 45 of the top 100 songs are Michael Jackson, Jackson 5, or the Jacksons'.

Attention stock holders.

I'm thinking wait about three weeks, then take out Madonna. Then another three and take out, oh, maybe David Bowie, and on and on.

andi*pandi · Jun 26, 2009, 02:24 PM

I'm not terribly sad.

And really people, 2 days ago you'd rejoice in thread-crapping with freaky MJ pictures and making fun of him.

Dakar V · Jun 26, 2009, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by andi*pandi

And really people, 2 days ago you'd rejoice in thread-crapping with freaky MJ pictures and making fun of him.

Are you telling them to Beat It? Should they go take a good look at the Man in the Mirror and realize how Bad they've been?

ort888 · Jun 26, 2009, 02:30 PM

I'm going to miss him. He really touched me as a child.

(Too soon?)

Dakar V · Jun 26, 2009, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by ort888

I'm going to miss him. He really touched me as a child.

(Too soon?)

Yes, he should have waited til you were at least a teen.

ringo · Jun 26, 2009, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by ajprice

But then, Michael Jackson will always be with us..........he's not biodegradable.

His family has decided to have his body melted and turned into toys. It will give kids the chance to play with him for a change...or was it that they were melting him down into cups so that kids could still get their lips around his rim?

Hawkeye_a · Jun 26, 2009, 11:54 PM

Pretty sad about the whole thing, and the state of mind he must have been in when he passed away(exploited by the media, constant ridicule,etc). I mean he pretty much lived for his fans and to perform, what with not knowing(or afforded) a normal life and all.

Despite what may or may not have been true about his personal life, he made some significant contributions professionally, for which i am grateful.

Cheers

ajprice · Jun 27, 2009, 02:31 AM

Originally Posted by ringo

His family has decided to have his body melted and turned into toys. It will give kids the chance to play with him for a change...or was it that they were melting him down into cups so that kids could still get their lips around his rim?

Plastic bags, so that he is still dangerous around children.

- - e r i k - - · Jun 27, 2009, 06:32 AM

If there's any upside to his death it's that it's much more enjoyable going out now. I love to be startin' somethin' and then blaming it on the boogie!