Michael Jackson rushed to hospital

[LttleMsPrEp]

Originally Posted by pshsx1

E! is all MJ right now. I kind of feel bad that Farrah's hype has been completely killed now b/c of MJ's death.

...not saying death is a popularity contest or anything... but hell, I'm not seeing any Charlie's Angels playbacks right now.

I cannot believe he was only 50, though. They just keep getting younger.

I honestly think that the difference in media coverage is because it's been a well-known fact that Farrah was taking a turn for the worse. Even a few days ago I remember seeing on an entertainment show that she was readmitted into the hospital and sources saying that she was not doing too well. My point is, not to sound heartless or anything, but I think that to a certain extent people were expecting Farrah to die sooner or later. Whereas, Michael Jackson dying was something that took everyone by surprise.

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by LttleMsPrEp

I honestly think that the difference in media coverage is because it's been a well-known fact that Farrah was taking a turn for the worse. Even a few days ago I remember seeing on an entertainment show that she was readmitted into the hospital and sources saying that she was not doing too well. My point is, not to sound heartless or anything, but I think that to a certain extent people were expecting Farrah to die sooner or later. Whereas, Michael Jackson dying was something that took everyone by surprise.

Also - and this may seem harsh - Farrah's career success was nowhere near Michael's. She left Charlie's Angels after just one season, and enjoyed minimal success after that. She was beautiful and a style icon of her time, but she was no King of Pop.

[unspokenone25]

Originally Posted by LttleMsPrEp

I honestly think that the difference in media coverage is because it's been a well-known fact that Farrah was taking a turn for the worse. Even a few days ago I remember seeing on an entertainment show that she was readmitted into the hospital and sources saying that she was not doing too well. My point is, not to sound heartless or anything, but I think that to a certain extent people were expecting Farrah to die sooner or later. Whereas, Michael Jackson dying was something that took everyone by surprise.

Agreed.

[KSUViolet06]

I'm sorry, but I find it a tad annoying that I log on to Facebook/Twitter and see stuff like:

"OMG, you guys are SUCH idiots for caring about Michael Jackson when 50 people died in Iraq today and Iranians are being politically oppressed."

I agree that those things are important and we should be concerned about them, but status updates and Tweets like those are a bit self-righteous much.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

"OMG, you guys are SUCH idiots for caring about Michael Jackson when 50 people died in Iraq today and Iranians are being politically oppressed."

That is so cliche`-ish.

If I felt like keeping the insensitive arsehole theme going, I'd say that I probably "know" MJ more than I know those people in Iran and Iraq.

[KAPital PHINUst]

The following post was made over 5 years ago, but for some reason it stuck with me through the years as I read and listened to news regarding Michael Jackson, but now that he was 50 when he died, this post makes it kinda creepy (not to say that his cause of death was due to what was originally posted, but if it comes out to be the case, it makes this post all the more creepier):

Originally Posted by ladygreek

After watching the entire interview and the followup on Prime Time, I believe that Bashir did indeed slant the whole thing to his on purpose of making Michael look bad. Watching the promos for the show made it sound much worse than it was and the obvious spin at the end made me think that Michael does have the right to feel betrayed by this man he let into his life for 8 months.

Michael was obviously traumatized by his childhood, and I suspect he is on meds probably for bi-polar (which may explain the manic behavior in Berlin). The discoloration of his nail beds is indicative of someone who is ill or are meds and could be from the vitiligo. Yes, I do believe that he has the affliction and yes I'm guessing that he had skin peels (or whatever) to eliminate the spotting, especially after suffering the trauma from childhood about his acne.

I also think the whole thing about kids sleeping in the bedroom was blown out of proportion. I believe that he is asexual (he said that he did not have sex with Tatum) and did not and will not sexually assault any children. And really I couldn't care less how many facial surgeries he has had--2 or 20. If he wants to look like and be Peter Pan, that's cool too. There are worse things than wanting to be eternally young, like being eternally messed up on crack.

But IMHO, Mr. Bashir (and Barbara Walters in her commentaries) artfully edited and spun the documentary in a way that was solely for the purpose of sensationalism and discreditation.

I left the whole thing deeply concerned about Michael--concerned more of what he might do to himself when he can no longer hide the aging process. I honestly believe he may commit suicide before he turns 50.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

The following post was made over 5 years ago, but for some reason it stuck with me through the years as I read and listened to news regarding Michael Jackson, but now that he was 50 when he died, this post makes it kinda creepy (not to say that his cause of death was due to what was originally posted, but if it comes out to be the case, it makes this post all the more creepier):

Yeah, that part of her post gets me.

When he was reported as being rushed to the hospital, my friend and I were wondering whether MJ attempted suicide. When he passed, I accepted the cause of death but, in the back of my mind, wonder if it was a suicide and the cause of death is just a cover-up. Anything's possible since his health issue and passing come out of nowhere as far as the public is concerned.

[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

When he was reported as being rushed to the hospital, my friend and I were wondering whether MJ attempted suicide. When he passed, I accepted the cause of death but, in the back of my mind, wonder if it was a suicide and the cause of death is just a cover-up. Anything's possible since his health issue and passing come out of nowhere as far as the public is concerned.

Really? Typically I believe in cover-ups, but I really think he had a heart attack. I think he has been under so much stress and strain and on so many medications that his heart gave out.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by deepimpact2

Really? Typically I believe in cover-ups, but I really think he had a heart attack. I think he has been under so much stress and strain and on so many medications that his heart gave out.

Yes, really.

[deepimpact2]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Yes, really.

But what information do you have to base this on? Because this really is just sheer speculation. There's no reason to believe he attempted suicide.

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by deepimpact2

Really? Typically I believe in cover-ups, but I really think he had a heart attack. I think he has been under so much stress and strain and on so many medications that his heart gave out.

That's what the boy and I have been thinking. The human body can only take so much without rebelling in some form.

I hope he had a will that specifies good guardians for his children. I shudder to think who he could have named.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by honeychile

I hope he had a will that specifies good guardians for his children. I shudder to think who he could have named.

I don't think he would have named anyone too *weird.*

I mean, most of his siblings are pretty normal.

Not sure how I'd feel about his parents though.

There's also Elizabeth Taylor as a possibility, lol. I'm pretty sure she is one of the kids' godmother or something...

[DrPhil]

We also had a play-by-play of Farrah's illness and dying days. It was basically a countdown to her death from many media outlets, which really saddened me. Did anyone watch her 20/20 special tonight?

MJ was seemingly soooooo random and unexpected. I was glued to the TV and internet for 30 minutes waiting for the confirmation of his death from more than TMZ. He was the icon of our generation (those who grew up watching Jackson 5 and/or MJ in his younger solo days) and that's why many of us are responding as we are.

[ASUADPi]

I found out while I was at work. While MJ was a little "odd", he made great music and I feel horrible for his children (as his oldest is only like 12). No matter what anyone thinks of him, he was their father. My heart goes out to them.

[knight_shadow]

^^^ What about the kids' mother? She didn't relinquish all of her rights, did she?

ETA: Never mind. It looks like she did give up her rights.