Good Lord, you'd think the president died....

Systems
Systems Posts: 14,873
edited June 2009 in The Clubhouse
Just another media frenzy.......
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  • petrym
    petrym Posts: 1,912
    edited June 2009
    And what are you talking about?
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited June 2009
    petrym wrote: »
    And what are you talking about?

    Well I'll give you one guess......
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited June 2009
    Lorthos wrote:
    Good Lord, you'd think the president died....

    Just another media frenzy.......

    Well...He WAS the King of Pop...:rolleyes:


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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,200
    edited June 2009
    Well, they did call him the King, or something, did they not. I suppose that is similar to President, even though we live in a democracy, not a monarchy.

    Edit: Shack! You beat me to it, and added a pic. Now what do I look like? Late to the party and no frills attached?
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited June 2009
    Kex wrote: »
    Well, they did call him the King, or something, did they not. I suppose that is similar to President, even though we live in a democracy, not a monarchy.

    ehhh, whatever.....
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,780
    edited June 2009
    No kidding, there was some ditz on Fox a while ago that compared the public's reaction to his death, to that of President Kennedy's.
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,200
    edited June 2009
    WilliamM2 wrote: »
    No kidding, there was some ditz on Fox a while ago that compared the public's reaction to his death, to that of President Kennedy's.
    Regardless of his achievements, and more recent slow and tedious fall from glory, that will not be my reaction ...
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  • petrym
    petrym Posts: 1,912
    edited June 2009
    Meh.



    Of course I'd have to turn on the TV, and frankly, I'm not in the least bit interested.
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  • Rivrrat
    Rivrrat Posts: 2,101
    edited June 2009
    In a few years, you're going to hear...."What were you doing when you heard Michael Jackson died?"
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited June 2009
    Kex wrote: »
    Well, they did call him the King, or something, did they not. I suppose that is similar to President, even though we live in a democracy, not a monarchy.

    At least for now.......I'm waiting to hear the phrase King Obama from the media some day.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited June 2009
    WilliamM2 wrote: »
    No kidding, there was some ditz on Fox a while ago that compared the public's reaction to his death, to that of President Kennedy's.

    Does that surprise you that the publics reaction would be similar? OH your just taking a shot at Fox.
    Are you going to put a tag on this thread?
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited June 2009
    At least the kids are safe now
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,448
    edited June 2009
    Rivrrat wrote: »
    In a few years, you're going to hear...."What were you doing when you heard Michael Jackson died?"
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited June 2009
    dkg999 wrote: »
    at least the kids are safe now
    :)

    ...
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  • John30_30
    John30_30 Posts: 1,024
    edited June 2009
    petrym wrote: »
    Meh.



    Of course I'd have to turn on the TV, and frankly, I'm not in the least bit interested.

    The Meh's have it.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,198
    edited June 2009
    I feel sorry for Farrah.............I've caught bits and pieces of CNN the past couple of hours and only one mention of her passing today.

    Gotta love the media today :rolleyes:

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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited June 2009
    Not defending any alleged criminal activities or personal eccentricities, but the guy is one of the most-known and at one time most popular figuers in pop culture, especially among people my age. People react to the death of someone who they recognize, taht's all there is to it. You guys can all pretend it's not news, but it is; however sad Farrah's death was, far, far more people (at least, people in key demographics for news coverage) know Michael Jackson's name than hers.

    And seriously, do we have to go through this nonsense EVERY time something is in the news, where you guys all say how ridiculous it is? It's the way of the world; news is a business and they show what will get the most eyes on screens. It ain't gonna change for the better, I'll tell you right now, so if you insist on ignoring it then ACTUALLY IGNORE IT.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited June 2009
    How come there is no wall to wall coverage of Farrah Fawcett's death? How come??? answer me that? :rolleyes:
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  • mewisemagic
    mewisemagic Posts: 194
    edited June 2009
    Elvis was the"KING", mike wasn't ****. at least the kids can come out and play
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited June 2009
    Elvis was so not the king. he was just the first male singer to move his hips and the ladies loved it. his songs were only so so.. I think I like maybe two of them total.

    and now the end is near.... that was pretty good.
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  • POIDOG
    POIDOG Posts: 391
    edited June 2009
    Rivrrat wrote: »
    In a few years, you're going to hear...."What were you doing when you heard Michael Jackson died?"

    Taking a King sized dump :p

    By the way the moniker "King of Pop" was self imposed :eek:

    Just your average white guy :rolleyes: Ah never mind :D
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited June 2009
    mewisemagic wrote: »
    Elvis was the"KING", mike wasn't ****. at least the kids can come out and play
    Amen!
    danger boy wrote: »
    Elvis was so not the king. he was just the first male singer to move his hips and the ladies loved it. his songs were only so so.. I think I like maybe two of them total.

    and now the end is near.... that was pretty good.
    :eek:





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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,448
    edited June 2009
    POIDOG wrote: »

    By the way the moniker "King of Pop" was self imposed :eek:



    Liz Taylor started the King of Pop thing when she presented him artist of the decade in 1989....
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,780
    edited June 2009
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    Does that surprise you that the publics reaction would be similar? OH your just taking a shot at Fox.
    Are you going to put a tag on this thread?

    Why would you think that was a shot at Fox? I happen to like Fox news. And why would I tag this thread?

    What's your problem?
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited June 2009
    Despite what he contributed to the world of music, he became a freak show, and a sorry sack of **** for what he did with those kids. If he wasn't guilty he wouldn't have given millions of dollars out in out of court settlements. I never celebrate the death of another human, but I feel no loss either.
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  • Rivrrat
    Rivrrat Posts: 2,101
    edited June 2009
    messiah wrote: »
    I never celebrate the death of another human, but I feel no loss either.

    I think that one sentence covers exactly how I feel about this.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited June 2009
    Where have you guys been?

    Earlier in the day, it was all Farrah. Still, her passing is not unexpected....especially when it was announced yesterday (or the day before yesterday) that Ryan O'Neil was going to marry Farrah. MJ's passing? Totally unexpected. Perhaps that's the reason partially for the frenzy.

    Still, 2 great artists have passed away today. They may not be your cup of tea, but their respective influences can still be felt today.

    I hope both of them can now finally get the peace they were seeking.
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  • polktiger
    polktiger Posts: 556
    edited June 2009
    Sadly, for many in our country Michael Jackson is more important than the president. They could recite the lyrics for a dozen Michael Jackson song, tell you when they were released and what is favorite color is. They also can not name the Vice President of our country.

    The extent of the importance of "pop culture" by so many is our country is apalling.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited June 2009
    Lorthos wrote: »
    Good Lord, you'd think the president died....

    Not the President, the King...
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited June 2009
    WilliamM2 wrote: »
    Why would you think that was a shot at Fox? I happen to like Fox news. And why would I tag this thread?

    What's your problem?

    I have no problem.
    I think you like tagging thats all.
    As for the Fox new comment it just seemed like a shot at Fox News more so than a shot at the dumbass public.

    Have you ever tagged a thread?
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