Michael Jackson hasn't made a good album in about two decades. Yet, after he died, all the cable news channels and 2 networks devoted their coverage to him. Much of the world wept. Or, at least, was intrigued. That's pretty astonishing.
To be honest, all the coverage might actually reflect positively on the U.S. Many countries would only show the same fervor after the death of royalty. His global popularity is also a testament to the influence of American culture and shows that our culture need not be forced down the throats of the world. They'll take what they like.
Going back to the Michael Jackson/royalty caparison, if given the option, I'd take Michael Jackson over any king. At least our child-molester can sing and dance!
The day after he died, I was watching a repeat of Gregg Rogell's stand up. He ended with a Michael Jackson joke, saying that the pop star and Mickey Mouse were very similar if you think about it. At first I thought Comedy Central dropped the ball airing that the day after. Then I realized. They probably couldn't find a comedian who hasn't done a Michael Jackson joke in their special. They just aired the least offensive.
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