Ok, so I'm not trying to negate the obvious importance and influence of Michael Jackson. Anyone who hasn't lived in a bubble for the last 30ish years knows what he has done for music and more.
But seriously people, must we make such a public spectacle of his life? I know that he was kind of one of those 'larger than life' people, but really? Coverage of his memorial on TV and the Internet? Drones of people succumbing to the ways of the glove?
Lets get real for a minute. What has the man done for the last ten years? Or even fifteen? What good quality memories do we all have? Let's talk trials, accusations and just plumb weirdness.
I find it absolutely amazing how when someone dies, all is forgiven. Suddenly, everyone and their brother has some memory, story, personal connection to the dearly departed. Where was all the love when they were still alive? Why can't we celebrate them when they are still here?
Oh, but wait, we'd have to 'forget' all the wrong they have done. And that can't happen until they die. How ironic.
But seriously people, must we make such a public spectacle of his life? I know that he was kind of one of those 'larger than life' people, but really? Coverage of his memorial on TV and the Internet? Drones of people succumbing to the ways of the glove?
Lets get real for a minute. What has the man done for the last ten years? Or even fifteen? What good quality memories do we all have? Let's talk trials, accusations and just plumb weirdness.
I find it absolutely amazing how when someone dies, all is forgiven. Suddenly, everyone and their brother has some memory, story, personal connection to the dearly departed. Where was all the love when they were still alive? Why can't we celebrate them when they are still here?
Oh, but wait, we'd have to 'forget' all the wrong they have done. And that can't happen until they die. How ironic.
