That'd actually be awesome. :lol
He's in Cuba with Tupac right now, laughing at us.
Would that be the greatest hoax in...like ever?
Well, they are charging ticket prices.....
Randy Phillips, chief executive of AEG Live, which owns the Staples Center and was Jackson's promoter, said tickets would be free. He was not sure how they would be distributed. A press conference to announce further details was planned for Friday.
Imagine, people weeping and crying over his casket and then a - bam! - a puff of smoke and fireworks go off. The smoke clears and he jumps out of his casket, landing on the floor as jets of fire shoot out in front of the stage and the opening cue from Thriller starts.
That would be so awesome.
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Imagine, people weeping and crying over his casket and then a - bam! - a puff of smoke and fireworks go off. The smoke clears and he jumps out of his casket, landing on the floor as jets of fire shoot out in front of the stage and the opening cue from Thriller starts.
That would be so awesome.
Then another puff of smoke, and the people that committed suicide over his death rise from the grave as zombies and start dancing around!
New clip from the last rehearsal:
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MICHAEL: RESURRECTED
JESUS ROSE IN THREE DAYS... BUT HE DIDN'T HAVE CHOREOGRAPHY.
The lottery is actually for 17,500 tickets.
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I can't even begin to imagine what a Michael Jackson haunting would consist of.
Any of you dudes goin to the funeral?
Nope. Sold my ticket for $25.
What's the delay?
What's the delay?
A kid walked by the casket and Michael got stiff.
He isn't a child molester, Mana.
What channel are you guys watching, BTW?
I heard that since he was mostly plastic, they were going to melt down his body and make legos out of it so the kids could play with him.
The last two performers look choked up, Mariah could barely sing.
Is his coffin really gold?
Is Don King going to speak too?
He's dead, you dumb fucks. Shut the fuck up - its a memorial service, not a concert!Seriously.
someone needs to come on stage and tell people to stop treating this like a concert or party
Joe Jackson is wearing fucking sunglasses to his child's funeral? :lolThe whole family is wearing sunglasses.
He was fucking smiling too! :lol
Joe Jackson is wearing fucking sunglasses to his child's funeral? :lolThe whole family is wearing sunglasses.
He was fucking smiling too! :lol
Corey Feldman showed up at Michael Jackson's public memorial Tuesday at L.A.'s Staples Center dressed as the King of Pop.
He arrived at 10:19 a.m. dressed as the singer from his Dangerous era - wearing all black, a military-style jacket, a black fedora and sunglasses. He also had strands of his hair hanging in front of his face - a 'do Jackson famously sported.
Feldman used a Kleenex to wipe tears from under his sunglasses.
John Mayer gave him a puzzled look.
That and they aren't his kids.
That and they aren't his kids.
Fucking ball hog rapist.
NBC said the crowd was respectful? What the fuck did they watch?
NBC said the crowd was respectful? What the fuck did they watch?
Paris' brief bit was so sad :'(
and I really hate everyone who was yelling out right before Paris got to speak. Show some respect. I hope they all get constipated.
NBC said the crowd was respectful? What the fuck did they watch?
Have you ever been to a funeral like ever? You don't say shit, unless they make a joke or words of encouragement. A lil "Amen!" or something.
You don't find that crowd disrespectful and you find Michael to not be his kid's father. What is wrong with you?
I was wondering what NBC was watching to say that.
Haha, people are on GAF are saying that Paris' speech exonerates Michael Jackson.
Yes, bad people are always bad parents! His kids loved him, it proves he was innocent all along!
i watched a little of this on my break, will probably watch the whole thing tonight
what a strange combination of heartfelt emotion and gaudy tastelessness
NBC said the crowd was respectful? What the fuck did they watch?
Have you ever been to a funeral like ever? You don't say shit, unless they make a joke or words of encouragement. A lil "Amen!" or something.
You don't find that crowd disrespectful and you find Michael to not be his kid's father. What is wrong with you?
How were they disrespectful considering the show was held in a fucking sports/concert center
How were they disrespectful considering the show was held in a fucking sports/concert center
It was held in the Staples Center because it was the only venue that could hold that many people and they wanted as much of the public there as possible - not for it to be a concert.
Don't be dumb, Himuro. Nobody had a problem with that. We had a problem with the constant yelling and the totally inappropiate soundbytes of, "We want more!" Someone literally yelled, "Encore!" That's fucking ridiculous. Get your KFC-eatin', troll ass out of here
But yea, don't want to muddy up the thread too muchDon't worry, Manabyte already did that.
someone needs to explain the word "inappropriate" to corey feldman
i wonder if he asked joe jackson to be his agent afterwards
someone needs to explain the word "inappropriate" to corey feldman
i wonder if he asked joe jackson to be his agent afterwards
If it had been anyone other than Feldman I'd agree. But Feldman (and Alfonso Ribiero) kinda earned the right to dress like that. Hell Feldman dressed like that in a movie where he did an MJ dance. It's not like Jessica Simpson or someone else showing up in MJ regalia.
If the man lived a freak show of a life, and from all words and condolences suffered of it, is it really honoring to have a freak show funeral?Besides the screaming fans, how was it a freak show?
someone needs to explain the word "inappropriate" to corey feldman
i wonder if he asked joe jackson to be his agent afterwards
If it had been anyone other than Feldman I'd agree. But Feldman (and Alfonso Ribiero) kinda earned the right to dress like that. Hell Feldman dressed like that in a movie where he did an MJ dance. It's not like Jessica Simpson or someone else showing up in MJ regalia.
But Feldman testified AGAINST Jackson in the 2005 trial.
i'm not talking about how he dressed in that sense, i mean he made some pretty slanderous comments about jackson after their falling out, and continued to do so up until his death, when all of a sudden he and michael were "the best of pals all over again!"
it's an obvious publicity grab, pretty tacky, but totally feldman
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Fuck I couldn't see because of school, all I saw was usher fake crying, I can't believe I missed his kids talking, are they normal?
Fuck I couldn't see because of school, all I saw was usher fake crying, I can't believe I missed his kids talking, are they normal?
Kids look normal and his daughter, Paris, will be remember as the definining moment of this memorial.
... How long do we give GAF before we see a "Paris Jackson is going to be hot when she's older!" thread?
You just know Joe Jackson has the van idling around back with the back doors wide open selling T-shirts and posters.
Yeah, like I said, Paris will be remembered as the defining moment of the memorial. So much of it was a production and that was the only thing that really pulled at the heartstrings, not to mention that it cast a spotlight on the side of Michael Jackson we never knew - beloved father.It worked because she wasn't a celebrity. It was clearly a honest statement that proved the fact, that despite all his strangeness he raised what seems like a shockingly normal and very well-loved little girl.
I forget what news outlet I read it on, but their sentiment was similar to mine in that the Jackson family produced a 2+ hour spectacle (with dozen of guest appearances!) designed to deflect the negative side of Jackson's legacy and it was the impromptu eulogy of an 11-year-old girl that accomplished that aim - not guest performances.
WHEN 11-year-old Paris Michael Jackson, who has spent her childhood hidden from the spotlight behind a veil, was pushed in front of a microphone to address 19,000 people and billions more at home - my mind was made up.
This wasn't a memorial for a pop icon or the greatest entertainer the world has ever seen. It was a reminder of why MICHAEL JACKSON became a deeply unhappy, lonely man living an utterly bizarre existence. It was a macabre circus.
Taking children to a funeral is one of the most difficult decisions a parent will ever have to make. But the King of Pop's young daughter speaking as the climax of the memorial just wasn't right. Paris didn't look comfortable and more importantly, capable, of doing it. As the family gathered on stage I was surprised to see the children being paraded in front of a gold coffin holding the remains of their beloved father. Then, as JANET Jackson struggled to lower the mic stand for her niece's tiny frame, I just couldn't believe my eyes. I understand the yanks do mawkishness like no other, but putting a grieving child in the spotlight is questionable.
Having said that, her few words were deeply touching, bringing a tear to the eye. Or Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee to be reminding us all you are "innocent until proven guilty" under the American constitution.
MAGIC JOHNSON so very nearly got it right with a touching anecdote. Unlike his career on the court, he then dropped a clanger by mentioning Kentucky Fried Chicken five times.
It says a lot when a little Welsh kid, who came seventh in Britain's Got Talent, was the best thing about the memorial. SHAHEEN JAFARGHOLI sang his socks off in front of a baffled audience who clearly didn't have a clue who he was. Luckily, choreographer KENNY ORTEGA was there to explain to the crowd who the Swansea lad was. And he also grabbed the chance to remind everyone about the great work AEG had done putting the memorial together with only days notice.
Something he should have been used to from the This Is It fiasco. AEG, Kentucky Fried Chicken, The Staples Center and Brooke Shields' career all received priceless PR adrenaline injections. And a world record was broken for the most people wearing sunglasses indoors.
I did notice one fitting tribute to all the parasites who sucked money and life out of Jacko during his troubled life. Boxer MIKE TYSON, singer CHRIS BROWN and promoter DON KING all weeping in the crowd. The memorial was missing producer QUINCY JONES, the one honourable character capable of giving "The Earl Spencer" speech. It took the sickly events at Jacko's memorial service for my disappointment to kick in that the King of Pop never had his chance to take a glorious final curtain call in London.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/2523526/Michael-Jackson-memorial-was-like-a-macabre-circus.html (http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/2523526/Michael-Jackson-memorial-was-like-a-macabre-circus.html)
'Memorial like a macabre circus'QuoteWHEN 11-year-old Paris Michael Jackson, who has spent her childhood hidden from the spotlight behind a veil, was pushed in front of a microphone to address 19,000 people and billions more at home - my mind was made up.
This wasn't a memorial for a pop icon or the greatest entertainer the world has ever seen. It was a reminder of why MICHAEL JACKSON became a deeply unhappy, lonely man living an utterly bizarre existence. It was a macabre circus.
Taking children to a funeral is one of the most difficult decisions a parent will ever have to make. But the King of Pop's young daughter speaking as the climax of the memorial just wasn't right. Paris didn't look comfortable and more importantly, capable, of doing it. As the family gathered on stage I was surprised to see the children being paraded in front of a gold coffin holding the remains of their beloved father. Then, as JANET Jackson struggled to lower the mic stand for her niece's tiny frame, I just couldn't believe my eyes. I understand the yanks do mawkishness like no other, but putting a grieving child in the spotlight is questionable.
Having said that, her few words were deeply touching, bringing a tear to the eye. Or Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee to be reminding us all you are "innocent until proven guilty" under the American constitution.
MAGIC JOHNSON so very nearly got it right with a touching anecdote. Unlike his career on the court, he then dropped a clanger by mentioning Kentucky Fried Chicken five times.
It says a lot when a little Welsh kid, who came seventh in Britain's Got Talent, was the best thing about the memorial. SHAHEEN JAFARGHOLI sang his socks off in front of a baffled audience who clearly didn't have a clue who he was. Luckily, choreographer KENNY ORTEGA was there to explain to the crowd who the Swansea lad was. And he also grabbed the chance to remind everyone about the great work AEG had done putting the memorial together with only days notice.
Something he should have been used to from the This Is It fiasco. AEG, Kentucky Fried Chicken, The Staples Center and Brooke Shields' career all received priceless PR adrenaline injections. And a world record was broken for the most people wearing sunglasses indoors.
I did notice one fitting tribute to all the parasites who sucked money and life out of Jacko during his troubled life. Boxer MIKE TYSON, singer CHRIS BROWN and promoter DON KING all weeping in the crowd. The memorial was missing producer QUINCY JONES, the one honourable character capable of giving "The Earl Spencer" speech. It took the sickly events at Jacko's memorial service for my disappointment to kick in that the King of Pop never had his chance to take a glorious final curtain call in London.
although i have to admit his little girl at the end got to me, that was simple and pure grief
Those aren't his kids :lolwtf? They aren't his biological kids but he raised them and has his name on their birth certificate. They are just as much his kids as any kids who are adopted by parents at birth. What are you on about?
Those aren't his kids :lolwtf? They aren't his biological kids but he raised them and has his name on their birth certificate. They are just as much his kids as any kids who are adopted by parents at birth. What are you on about?
There isn't anyone who thinks they are his biological kids are there? It's pretty obvious they aren't. Hell, the daughters words implied she knows as well. But is really doesn't matter he was their dad anyway.hThose aren't his kids :lolwtf? They aren't his biological kids but he raised them and has his name on their birth certificate. They are just as much his kids as any kids who are adopted by parents at birth. What are you on about?
Talking about the biological aspect. The GAF thread is ridiculous
wow gtfo cheebseh?
Why are you arguing with PeeDee Cheebs? PeeDee is black he knows Michael Jackson.
Damn right. Ask Bill O'ReillyThat's not O'Reilly!
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The top two threads of this form are discussing race. I'm starting to feel uncomfortable.
"Chappel"=black people
Many black people I know felt bad for him and felt obliged to defend him from the white media. It was pretty obvious to me that he didn't want to look black, look like his father, etc. I have family members with serious vitaligo - they look more Obama, less Jackson. Yet there are people who will say he didn't bleach his skin. Well why did he change his big black nose to look more European (before it fell off into the reptilian territory)
Alternatively, some people with vitiligo opt for chemical depigmentation, which uses 20% monobenzone (monobenzylether of hydroquinone). This process is irreversible and generally ends up with complete or mostly complete depigmentation.
although i have to admit his little girl at the end got to me, that was simple and pure grief
Yeah, grief in the spotlight. I guess it's fitting for the individual the funeral was for, but it's a bit weird given how adamant that individual was on keeping the kids away from the spotlight.
http://photos.tmz.com/galleries/neverland_ranch_raid_pictures
omg.
Weren't black people throwing MJ under the bus as a legitmate black person not 3 or 4 years ago. I seem to remember a Chappel skit or joke saying such.