So Michael Jackson died

[GirlsDontDoThat]

My brother was just saying, "it's one thing to be bothered by the death of someone you don't know, but he was actually kind of a creepster."

My first reaction to his death was laughter. Until I called my mom who promtly yelled at me.

I miss my mommy.

[Snarky00]

He probably needed to be on medication. Unfortunately rich and famous means people will ignore that you need help or just make fun of you. I always feel bad when someone dies. =x

[Avalant]

My facebook feed has been inundated with "RIP MJ" posts, with a few gems in between such as:

"I can't believe he's dead! Rest in peace, Heath Ledger"

"I'm so sad he's gone, RIP... Optimus Prime"

"And the little boys of the world let out a collective sigh of relief."

[Tundra]

The people on my forum have said that it's been confirmed he's dead. But by an unreliable source.

[Asherian]

The LA Times article on it was pretty poignant. He'd been checked out on clean health just a month before, exact cause of death still unknown on the article.

He was a man with some real issues, but he was also working with little to no social interaction outside of work from 5 years old onward. Its not surprising he was warped considering his childhood. He was still a talented man, who had a loyal fan base who I'm sure are utterly crushed that he won't be doing that sold out tour he was to start next month. Seems like this last year has seen far to many good men/women die.

[Tundra]

He was pretty weird as a person, but his songs were pretty awesome.

[wolf]

Talented singer but a completely fucked individual. Alleged child molester, his kids are going to be totally messed up and he was seriously messed up mentally. I didn't know him and I will not mourn his passing. And remember things happen in threes, he had to die.

[Tundra]

Maybe now his kids have more of a chance.

[Cirtur]

Things happen in threes, he had to die.

Wat.

[Lethal Interjection]

So, when I read through this thread the first time, I thought it was either a load of crap made up for the board, or an unsubstantiated rumour (Jason Mewes has been reported dead twice).
But now that it has been picked up by actual news outlets...
He was one creepy guy who had a drastic effect (for both good and bad) on the music industry.

[smiley_cow]

Farrah Fawcett today, Ed McMahon yesterday. Anyone else think celebrities are dropping like flies?

Yep, lots of people I don't know are dying lately.

Don't forget Romeo Leblanc. I think he died yesterday and his state funeral is scheduled for next month sometime.

[LordRetard]

John Custer, some weird guy who decided to add everyone on facebook that put Corrosion of Conformity as their favourite music, changed his profile pic to black-kid-era MJ. A loving tribute.

[AHMETxRock]

Don't forget MJ converted to Islam supposedly.

[mountainmage]

If he's lucky, he'll get 72 virgin boys.

[Kimra]

Apparently a heart attack. I was more worried about this one: link

Although MJ has given us some great music, as a person he was a freak, (even if he didn't do anything he was accused of doing, the fact that he didn't really defend himself in a sane manner means his still a freak), on the other hand, the other people dying this week have done little to make me actively dislike them.