Lets Follow the Michael Jackson Circus Thread

[stubeeef]

Well this wacky quote got me laughing and thinking others here will have some "good" stuff from this sideshow.

HOLLYWOOD (Reuters) - They really said it -- notable quotes from the news:

"They did this to Malcolm X and Martin Luther King. They're trying to do this to Michael. This is the way they bring him down. They don't want him to be powerful."

--SUSIE MUMPFIELD, 23, telling The Washington Post why she stands vigil outside the courthouse where MICHAEL JACKSON is being tried for child abuse.


:rolleyes:

edit: do not let this thread go political with your comments please.

[gwuMACaddict]

hmm... keeping anything from going political around here can be tough ;) :rolleyes:

this michael jackson fiasco really *is* a circus though...

[broken_keyboard]

If he really did abuse children he should be put away. They have to prove it though - it's not a crime to be weird.

[stubeeef]

Sounds like the mom making the accusation is as wierd as the accused. :cool:

[Koodauw]

Can we call this the Wacko Jacko thread?

[blackfox]

I don't know whether Mike is guilty or not, I am not familiar with the case and that is for the courts to decide.

I do remember this quote (paraphrased) from him, at the beginning of all this - When asked why he was so f***ed up as to sleep with little boys, he turned around and said " I just happen to like to sleep in the same bed as these boys, it is you who insist on making it seem like something f***ked up is going on - shame on you."

Pretty good answer, if you ask me...

[craigdawg]

E! is collaborating with a "British TV partner to re-enact the day's proceedings using impersonators and actors.

The man about to become America's most-watched Michael Jackson impersonator grew up scared of the legend...

And finally Monday, wearing the garish white makeup that has been his second skin for nearly a decade, 27-year-old Edward Moss was sitting at the defense table in a Mid-Wilshire television studio that had been converted into a mock courtroom. In the subculture of Michael Jackson impersonators, this was the role of a lifetime: playing Michael in E! Entertainment Television's nightly half-hour reenactment of the Jackson child-molestation trial.
LA Times article (registration required). (http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-impersonate1mar01,0,4233574.story?coll=la-home-headlines)

[diddy]

thesmokinggun.com claims to have Grand Jury transcripts from March/April 2004. Pretty nutty stuff. Jacko really is flippin WACKO.

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/michaeljackson/021505mjgrandjury.html

Its tough to say whether or not these kids know what they're saying, but im inclined to believe them.

[iGav]

and he doesn't even have to go out and buy his own jazz mags :eek: :p that's when you know you've made it ;) :p :p

[wdlove]

I don't see Michael as being all that powerful. He has no effect on my life. I feel sorry for him, a very sad situation all around. This this case all are losers. I feel bad for the jurors also, can't imagine doing this for six months.

[virividox]

this is sad, i feel bad for him. guilty or not hes had a pretty rough time these past 2 decades...lets just hope justice is served and whatever happens they let him serve his time peacefully (if hes guilty) or leave him alone if hes acquitted

[stubeeef]

I don't see Michael as being all that powerful. He has no effect on my life. I feel sorry for him, a very sad situation all around. This this case all are losers. I feel bad for the jurors also, can't imagine doing this for six months.

One great big DITTO!

EDIT: edesignuk has greatfully planted an idea and is constructing it now! Coming soon............. the is he guilty poll!!!!! Thankyou Mr. Edesignuk!

[Nickygoat]

this is sad, i feel bad for him. guilty or not hes had a pretty rough time these past 2 decades...lets just hope justice is served and whatever happens they let him serve his time peacefully (if hes guilty) or leave him alone if hes acquitted
That's the problem - noone will ever leave him alone. I have mixed views on the case. Something about him (not the face,voice etc) makes me think he's guilty. And then something about the mother makes me think she's out for a quick buck. Whatever happens there will be more of these against him. How many has he settled out of court so far? Too many people will see him as a get rich quick vehicle. I feel sorry for Jacko - such a great talent thats been wasted over the years.

[wdlove]

I voted undecided. Have to be honest, don't know all the facts. My prayer is that all the fact will be given into evidence. Somehow the jurors can be objective and deliver the proper verdict.

[Dane D.]

Michael Jackson is a freak plain and simple. Why should we, the man and women who actually work for survival care about someone like him. It has gotten to the point that celebrity status is like the nobles of hundreds of years ago. Those kind of people are clueless to what life is. They think money can buy anything, wrong. Look at him, a lonely boy surrounded by acres of toys. He probably could not hold a conversion with an adult. Feel sad, nope. Just to be fair, his accuser sounds like a loser, too. As far guilt or not, hopefully guilty. That way the main stream media will have something to do. Since they don't bother reporting any news. Had to throw that in, can't stand Network TV news and newspapers.

[gangst]

Michael jackson should be castrated cause he is a paedophile and should be victim to capital punishment.

[tech4all]

Michael jackson should be castrated cause he is a paedophile

Legally, that isn't a fact as of yet. Even though the evidence I've heard does skew towards that, in this country a person is innocent until proven guilty.

and should be victim to capital punishment.

Why would you say that? Don't get me wrong, if he did do these things to these children, then that is sick and wrong. But I don't think it is so horrible enough that is deserves capital punishment. He didn't kill anyone. If he is convicted of the charges against him, prison time is appropiate, but not life in prison or the death penalty.

In my view, I'm not sure what to think. I am hoping he is innocent. But if he is not, then he much be punished.

[AmigoMac]

There are more important things/people in this world to take care about, of course it's sad that such things happen to kids (if happened, I don't know), but if it did, because of being a public symbol he should receive the worst punishment the court can give...

iMacs next tuesday? :D

(I couldn't resist, didn't say PB because it was just updated) ;)

[eleveneastgate]

He did that sh-t!

He'll get off though. But, imagine if he was convicted and was in prison: NO make-up, NO hair treatments... :eek:

[brap]

I actually feel sorry for the guy. My gut feeling is he's guilty of being naïve, and probably little else.

[notjustjay]

Only in America can a black boy grow up to become a white woman!

[Chappers]

The poll needs an extra button - innocent until proven guilty.

[Chappers]

Only in America can a black boy grow up to become a white woman!

And in an INXS song

[stubeeef]

Only in America can a black boy grow up to become a white woman!


LOL! Good one! :p :p

[raggedjimmi]

as much as i hate Michael Jackson as a human being, as well as his music, and as much as i like joking about this whole situation; i don't think he did it.

its just some money grabbing bums trying to get some money because they either have mental problems or just dont want to work.

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

Don't really care about MJ, but found this a bit funny...

"Now, what will I wear in court today?"

[stubeeef]

Seems that mj had a "backache" and was not in court this morning, the judge was P.O.ed and issued a warrant-and revoked bail. :eek: :p


Link (http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=578&e=1&u=/nm/20050310/ts_nm/crime_jackson_dc)

[MacNut]

I'm just curious, would they send MJ to the mens or womens prison. :p And if he gets a long sentence will he get his annual face rebuild surgery or will they let everything fall apart. :rolleyes:

[VincentVega]

Whilst I've not got any views on his guilt or otherwise, Jackson doesn't seem to be helping himself with the attitude he's taking. All these hospital visits, threats of his $3 million bail being taken away and the possibility of arrest. If he took the whole thing more seriously, I think it would help him. Currently, he seems to be treating it as a game.

[Dont Hurt Me]

Circus is right, i had my doubts when seeing this thread but i think Circus is a perfect description after today.

[MacNut]

Circus is right, i had my doubts when seeing this thread but i think Circus is a perfect description after today.Isn't Neverland a circus in itself.

[Sun Baked]

Neverland a circus?

Seems strange they would let a painted clown run the show though.

[stubeeef]

Neverland a circus?

Seems strange they would let a painted clown run the show though.

That is a good twist, mj wearing a nice red clown nose! Probably needs the Emelda Marcos sized nose collection.

[mactastic]

Did Jackson really show up in court late in his pajamas today??? Someone's not living in the real world. How many times will the judge buy the "I'm sick" routine?

[Hemingray]

Did Jackson really show up in court late in his pajamas today??? Someone's not living in the real world. How many times will the judge buy the "I'm sick" routine?

Yes, he really did. At least he looks like he's wearing pajama bottoms in the photos...

I've tried to avoid the whole "circus" myself, but this guy truly has a screw loose. (Among other things... :rolleyes: )

[wdlove]

When Michael didn't show up, the judge gave him one hour he was still five minutes late. All because of a police escort, my understanding is that his entourage was traveling at 90 miles an hour, which slowed them down to 65. Didn't realize that Jackson was now on the police force, such a mockery :mad:

The wearing of the pajamas was showing utter contempt of our judicial system. He should be punished for that and the five minutes.

[Lacero]

Michael Jackson is so eff'd up in his head. I feel so sorry for the fella. He shouldn't be locked up, but maybe Neverland be dismantled, sold off, and MJ being barred from meeting with other children without supervision.

[clayj]

Normally The Boondocks really irritates me, but today's was really funny:

http://www.msnbc.com/comics/comics/bo050310.gif

Especially since there's no way the author could've known what would happen today.

[stubeeef]

Michael Jackson is so eff'd up in his head. I feel so sorry for the fella. He shouldn't be locked up, but maybe Neverland be dismantled, sold off, and MJ being barred from meeting with other children without supervision.

Deport him to france..

[wdlove]

Deport him to france..

That would probably cause him just as many problems as prison. If its true that he's running out of funds, then how would he maintain the life style that he has become accustomed. Heard that they are having meetings about his financial status. Some employees haven't been paid for two weeks.

Apparently he's under suicide watch by his family.

[Lacero]

MJ is a psychosomatic. He'll create an illness in his mind and suffer it physically. Being 90 minutes late to court and then coming in pajamas is a total mockery of the justice system. This guy is too much.

[Sun Baked]

MJ is a psychosomatic. He'll create an illness in his mind and suffer it physically. Being 90 minutes late to court and then coming in pajamas is a total mockery of the justice system. This guy is too much.I almost thought he was still hooked on drugs and doctors.

Would have been funnier if those were bunny slippers. :p

But coming to court on a child molestation case in pajamas and slippers, may hurt your credibility.

[Phat_Pat]

Found this rather funny (http://www.ebaumsworld.com/nevercoppedafeel.html)

Honestly i think micheal did it. I mean he is wacko jacko how could he not?

The guy just creeps me out,

the video above plus the South Park with him are probably some the funniest MJ stuff i've seen. :p

[emw]

I almost hate to revive this thread (has the trial been going on this long?!) but saw this quote (emphasis added by me) at CNN and had to chuckle.

Jackson's hair was slightly mussed, but his appearance did not appear to be otherwise unusual.Link. (http://www.cnn.com/2005/LAW/06/03/jackson.trial/index.html)

Apparently, the trial will be going to jury soon.

[MacNut]

:p Don't they mean his apperance does not appear to be otherwise usual :p

[wdlove]

Now after a long trial the case has finally gone to the jury. Michael Jackson's life is now in the hands of 12 of his peers. If he is guilty, I hope that the jury will have the courage to find him guilty. We just can't have adults molesting children, no matter who they are. :( :o

[deebster]

If he does not do an OJ and is found guilty he should be locked in a mirrored room and forced to listen to his pi$$-poor music 24 hours a day.

I lost any remaining respect for this individual when he declared he was the 'King of Pop'. Such conceited behaviour.

God-like statues of himself on album covers, turning up late to court in his jammies, telling kids that wine in a coke can is Jesus juice.

Michael, meet reality. Don't think you're gonna like it much here.

[KingSleaze]

Micheal Jackson and tagline for Nintendo DS.

"Touching is Good"

[KingSleaze]

Where would they put him? Famous figure, infamous crime.General population? He'd get it in the end......

[AhmedFaisal]

... is that as soon as Wacko Jacko refused to give the kid's family any more money they sued. Leaves two options:

1. Plain extortion scheme

2. Jacko did it but the family decided getting money was worth it, then the flow of cash stopped and they decided, hey, now we can talk about what Wacko did to our kid and get even more money.

My point, the parents are as guilty as him.
Regards,

Ahmed

[wdlove]

We are now one day closer to hearing the verdict. One lawyer said that the rule of thumb is one day of deliberation per week of the trial. That would be 14 days. :eek:

I'm hoping that it won't take that long. They may want to finish by this Friday.

[Xtremehkr]

I'd rather be set on fire I think. Where is that lighter?

So tired of the constant media distraction created by concentrating so much coverage on stupid, mentally ill performers who have lost the ability to do what made them famous in the first place.

[MontyZ]

My point, the parents are as guilty as him.
I agree. No caring parent would allow their child to stay overnight, unchaperoned, with someone already accused of child molestation. It's utter stupidity on the parent's part, and I hope they are excoriated as well.

Michael is just plain brain-dead to allow this situation to happen again after narrowly escaping conviction a few years ago. If he gets convicted this time, he sure deserves it!

[MontyZ]

So tired of the constant media distraction created by concentrating so much coverage on stupid, mentally ill performers who have lost the ability to do what made them famous in the first place.
This is what you get from a News Media that has lost the ability to report real news.