The Michael Jackson Memorial thread-

[Gn2Dlnd]

Did anyone else think that the casket looked like a chafing dish?

Made to order omelet? Potatoes, bacon, and MJ are to your right.

[Disneyphile]

Watched the memorial with like-minded company today, and it was just awesome.

After the service, in MJ's honor (and taking note from Magic Johnson's story), we ran over to pick up a bucket of KFC, returned, and sat on the floor to eat it while reminiscing about MJ's influence in our lives. I was especially moved by the note that Michael "raised the bar and then broke it", and how he "studied the best and made it better". It reminded me once again that I can achieve whatever I set my mind to. It added more fuel to my fire, and that I can soar instead of just fly.

I laughed at Brooke's story about them attempting to sneak a peek at Liz Taylor's wedding dress. From hearing about the more human aspect of his life, I wish I had known him personally. He was the type of person that I prefer to keep close to me - innovative, child-like, dreamer, playful, compassionate, giving, loving, inspirational, successful, talented, and strong. (With emphasis on that last part with all the crap he had to endure that would have caused most people to blow their brains out early on in the game, yet he didn't quit - he kept giving and loving people.)

I was considered "weird" when growing up, because I didn't follow mainstream or popular trends. And, I still walk to the beat of my own drum. Today, I was reminded that I should always keep my own beat, and not give a damn what anyone else thinks - to keep moving forward, always do my best, and love unconditionally. Those are the traits of a wealthy, fulfilling, and happy life.

[Snowflake]

Originally Posted by Disneyphile

Watched the memorial with like-minded company today, and it was just awesome.

After the service, in MJ's honor (and taking note from Magic Johnson's story), we ran over to pick up a bucket of KFC, returned, and sat on the floor to eat it while reminiscing about MJ's influence in our lives. I was especially moved by the note that Michael "raised the bar and then broke it", and how he "studied the best and made it better". It reminded me once again that I can achieve whatever I set my mind to. It added more fuel to my fire, and that I can soar instead of just fly.

I laughed at Brooke's story about them attempting to sneak a peek at Liz Taylor's wedding dress. From hearing about the more human aspect of his life, I wish I had known him personally. He was the type of person that I prefer to keep close to me - innovative, child-like, dreamer, playful, compassionate, giving, loving, inspirational, successful, talented, and strong. (With emphasis on that last part with all the crap he had to endure that would have caused most people to blow their brains out early on in the game, yet he didn't quit - he kept giving and loving people.)

I was considered "weird" when growing up, because I didn't follow mainstream or popular trends. And, I still walk to the beat of my own drum. Today, I was reminded that I should always keep my own beat, and not give a damn what anyone else thinks - to keep moving forward, always do my best, and love unconditionally. Those are the traits of a wealthy, fulfilling, and happy life.

T, while you were not at Staples, it sounds like you celebrated and mourned with just the right note. The KFC feast made me laugh!

I found the memorial to be tasteful, dignified and a lovely tribute to a human being not well known by the average person. I hope that he felt the love coming back to him. The eulogies were wonderful, the performances terrific and I really felt for the clearly emotional Mariah Carey having to come out first. I suspect she did not know the casket would be there in front of her too soon before she had to sing. Usher, amazing. Stevie Wonder, I wept like a child. I can only say that Mr. Jackson's mother Katherine must be an incredible person, it's clear she has the respect and love of many people, and not merely the immediate family. Second only to his 11 year old daughter, the words of his brother Marlon, that just ripped my heart out.

[Morrigoon]

Brooke's eulogy was one of the best

[Alex]

Raising the question: What if LA is the only one to make a profit off MJ's funeral. If people selling tickets on eBay were wankers, would this make all of the citizens of LA wankers?

[Not Afraid]

Aren't all the citizens of LA already wankers?

[alphabassettgrrl]

I agree about the kids, DP. They've been pretty sheltered up to this point and I hope they get to live as normal a life as possible.

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by alphabassettgrrl

I agree about the kids, DP. They've been pretty sheltered up to this point and I hope they get to live as normal a life as possible.

There is a big difference between "Sheltered from the press" and "Sheltered".

I wonder which is the case for the Jackson kids.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Originally Posted by Moonliner

There is a big difference between "Sheltered from the press" and "Sheltered".

I wonder which is the case for the Jackson kids.

Good point. Sheltered from the press=good. Sheltered in general=maybe not so much.

[innerSpaceman]

Were other dead celebrity kids hounded? I don't follow gossip news, so I've no idea.

Also, I don't remember dead Elvis news going on for too long. Just that, like Michael Jackson, he turned out to be worth far more dead than alive.