Dannyboy-the-Dane Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 It just seems odd. I have laughed at a few jokes and told a few. I still am pretty gutted about it, which is odd... first time I've been upset by a celeb death. But... on these forums I seem to remember that anything bad said in an RIP thread was always frowned upon, but for Jacko... jokes are okay. Seems odd, maybe that sums up the end of Michael Jackson., though. I dunno, I actually have no problem with the jokes. I know people may find it distasteful, but I've almost never found anything sacred when it comes to humour. As long as nothing harmful is meant by it, I see no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tapedeck Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Bit late to the party but yeah, terribly saddened about this. A tragic loss of one of the most genius musician/dancers/singers of our era. Just forget about his personal life and remember him for the music and the joy he brought the world through song. In theory MJ has been 'dead' in the water for about ten years now but his Martyrdom (sp?) is now complete. He was a part of my childhood (no jokes please :p) and I'll miss the guy. There isn't enough mental off the rails genious in the music industry anymore. All we have is shallow pop fodder. Gah! Arguably the Elvis of our generation. R.I.P MJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emasher Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Not sure if anyone posted this, or if its even worth posting as there are probably so many of them floating around the internet since yesterday, but its made by someone who's work is probably familiar at least to most of the people here... http://www.cinemassacre.com/new/?p=1654 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 I dunno, I actually have no problem with the jokes. I know people may find it distasteful, but I've almost never found anything sacred when it comes to humour. As long as nothing harmful is meant by it, I see no problem. I completely agree, I don't think there should be a line when it comes to humour. I just find it interesting how the jokes are allowed in this thread while in other dead celeb threads they're not. So... If this drug story turns out to be true... Then... I'm kind of less upset. Harsh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEVILMURRAY Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 So... If this drug story turns out to be true... Then... I'm kind of less upset. Harsh? It keeps reminding me of Heath Ledger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mokong Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I'm still in a bit of shock yet at the same time I feel the full impact has yet to hit me, seeing the news headline when I turned on Sky News yesterday morning was just so sureal, I couldn't believe it was real or understand what I was seeing. Michael Jacksons songs are some of my favs (and odd for me I guess given that my musical tastes tend to be the likes of Iron Maiden & Metallica and such, but in my youth Michael's songs are likely the very first I ever heard and always kept a likeing to them even as I moved to the heavy metal and rock genres. I went and tried to put things into words in a video... don't think I fully expressed things though, still in a bit of shock I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yesteryeargames Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 there is a small chance he could have faked his own death somhow, its not impossible? anyway shame he died like this, its the media's fault he died so young. but the last 24 hours have been constant news on this every channel almost. i bet the queen would get less coverage if she died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emasher Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 i bet the queen would get less coverage if she died. I would hope so. She's done way less compared to him. Actually, I can barely think of any sort of achievement she's made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyson Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I would hope so. She's done way less compared to him. Actually, I can barely think of any sort of achievement she's made. Silly Canadian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emasher Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Silly Canadian. I thought most of the people here were also of that opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwarf Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Yeah, definetly a silly Canadian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emasher Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 What has the queen actually done to make her more important? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
or else you will DIE Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 what? the queen has done fuck all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwarf Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Well no you're probably right, MJ has done more for the world I think. His music was just too good really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emasher Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 My question is though, what has the queen done for the world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 More than most. Why are we talking about the Queen? The King of Pop just left us, forget the Queen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iun Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I would hope so. She's done way less compared to him. Actually, I can barely think of any sort of achievement she's made. You're an idiot. I thought most of the people here were also of that opinion? You're an idiot. What has the queen actually done to make her more important? You're an idiot. what? the queen has done fuck all You're an idiot too. My question is though, what has the queen done for the world? You're still an idiot. The Royal Family, and specifically the Queen Mother and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II are the best form of diplomatic envoys we have. Frosty foreign relations? Send in one of the senior Royals: it pimpsmacks the other country into thinking we respect them and things get better. Let's not forget as well that they and their residences draw a great deal of tourists to the capital which helps the London economy. Plus the Royal Consort is just about the best and funniest guy in the world when it comes to gaffes. As for Michael Jackson, it is indeed a terrible loss for the musical world. I regret never seeing him live, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goafer Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I thought most of the people here were also of that opinion? We are, but she's our Queen. That's like coming into your house and insulting the decor. Sure it may be shit, but it's rude to point it out. And as for the Queen bringing in tourism, a giant statue of fornicating unicorns or an inflatable Labyrinth the size of Kent complete with a jelly David Bowie would probably have the same effect. On a serious note, how does she herself create tourism? Surely it's the castles that do it. It's not like they actually get to meet/see her. Back to the Jackson. I have no problem with the jokes about him. If I died I would have no problem people making funnies (providing they weren't said to my family/friends obviously). In the papers today, all the headlines were about the police questioning MJs doctor. Apprently there was some suspicion about the medication he/she gave the Jacko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy-the-Dane Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Back to the Jackson. I have no problem with the jokes about him. If I died I would have no problem people making funnies (providing they weren't said to my family/friends obviously). I actually plan on having many potentially dark jokes in my funeral speech. I can't stand the atmosphere at funerals, so at mine I at least want to lighten the mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEVILMURRAY Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 The Royal Family, and specifically the Queen Mother and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II are the best form of diplomatic envoys we have. Frosty foreign relations? Send in one of the senior Royals: it pimpsmacks the other country into thinking we respect them and things get better. We have frosty relations all over the place! Why haven't we sent the Queen in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raining_again Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 So he was living on drugs to kill the pain according to the papers. Pretty sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.C.G Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 So he was living on drugs to kill the pain according to the papers. Pretty sad Yeah :/ he was on quite a large cocktail apparently due to breaking several bones on stage seems he became dependant on them, apparently the heart attack was brought on by one of the drugs he'd been given, pretty sad really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raining_again Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 According to the paper, his doctor gave him a high dose of morphine, and his breathing just got slower and slower then stopped. The doc had the paramedics work on him for an hour and refused to let them call the coroner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.C.G Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 According to the paper, his doctor gave him a high dose of morphine, and his breathing just got slower and slower then stopped. The doc had the paramedics work on him for an hour and refused to let them call the coroner. I'm sure they did everything they could to save him, I even heard that they worked on him for two hours before giving up... but you've gotta wonder, if he was given maybe a slightly lesser dose of morphine woul he have lived and then carried on for a good while longer, or maybe it was inevitable that it would happen soon anyway... It's just really sad... he was only 50. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raining_again Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I'm sure they did everything they could to save him, I even heard that they worked on him for two hours before giving up... but you've gotta wonder, if he was given maybe a slightly lesser dose of morphine woul he have lived and then carried on for a good while longer, or maybe it was inevitable that it would happen soon anyway... It's just really sad... he was only 50. :/ Living on those sorts and quantities of painkillers long term is only ever going to lead to death tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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