John
i am cafefully studying man in the mirror in preparation
Matt
john sing that song
and be my hero
John
lol
John
now im really excited to sing it
i'll try to sustain this for a week
Matt
i dont know if karaoke is happening next week
might need to wait 2
John
FORGET IT
some new celebrity will die by then
queen latifah
Matt
we can only hope
But seriously, yes, I am saddened. Not particularly because I was a huge fan of his, but because I am now seeing how many people he influenced, and how that influence was great enough even to last through his truly wacky later years. My mother cried for an entire day because she grew up with him and the Jackson 5 (her being the same age as MJ.) When a celebrity (or artist even) dies, a piece of our culture dies, culture being our willingness to come together and create - something only humans can really do. It is almost inspiring how humans are able to grieve and feel in such a manner. No other species can do that. Case in point:
(I hope CK doesn't mind me posting this...)
But now, that all being said, I'd appreciate if the media would stop profiting off of everyone's emotions, cover some real news, and let everyone get on with their lives. Thank you.
2 comments:
"When a celebrity (or artist even) dies, a piece of our culture dies, culture being our willingness to come together and create"
Did a piece of culture really die? It sucks that he died and all, but I don't think people are going to stop listening to his music, or being inspired by him because he died. His work is still around. New creative genius will blossom out of it.
Good point, very true.
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