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  <body>I know there was already a topic about this, but I was actually pretty appalled at the way people were acting, that i really think he deserves better. 

MJ was an icon. Despite everything that happened in his life, people always remember the music. 

5 studio solo albums becoming some of the best selling records of all time, countless sold out concert tours, nothing less than a legend. 

The man deserves the utmost respect. 

Rest in Peace MJ. 
&lt;img src="http://celebrity-blogger.com/images/michael-jackson-is-madman.jpg" /&gt;







*if you are coming in here to make jokes and disrespect, go elsewhere : http://emptees.com/posts/45131-michael-jackson-just-died
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  <title>Michael Joseph Jackson 8/29/1958 - 6/25/2009 </title>
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      <body>Still uncomfirmed</body>
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      <body>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSu2bMhGgc8</body>
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      <body>oO this is sad</body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;RustyEight said:&lt;/cite&gt; Still uncomfirmed&lt;/blockquote&gt;

True, although as much as I hate to say it, I think its safe to assume the worst this time.

The man changed music and the way it is preformed as we know it, he will always be remembered.</body>
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      <body>I just added to the other thread that most reports are now saying he hasn't died but is in a coma.</body>
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      <body>close this thread, we have an another one</body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;Jonas Nopa said:&lt;/cite&gt; close this thread, we have an another one&lt;/blockquote&gt;

he deserves more than one.</body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;inkemplete said:&lt;/cite&gt; &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;Jonas Nopa said:&lt;/cite&gt; close this thread, we have an another one&lt;/blockquote&gt;

he deserves more than one.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

he deserve a Michael Jackson Month Silence</body>
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      <body>6:25 pm

(CNN) -- Entertainer Michael Jackson is in a coma after being taken to a hospital on Thursday after suffering cardiac arrest, sources briefed on the situation told CNN.


A Los Angeles fire official told CNN that paramedics arrived at Michael Jackson's home after a 911 call.
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Paramedics needed to revive Jackson before taking him to the hospital, sources said.

Brian Oxman, a Jackson family attorney, said he was told by brother Randy Jackson that Michael Jackson collapsed at his home in west Los Angeles Thursday morning.

Family members were told of the situation and were either at the hospital or en route, Oxman said.

Fire Capt. Steve Ruda told CNN a 911 call came in from a west Los Angeles residence at 12:21 p.m.

Ruda said Jackson was treated and transferred to the UCLA Medical Center.

Asked specifics of the patient's condition, he said he could not discuss them because of federal privacy laws.

The music icon from Gary, Indiana, is known as the "King of Pop."


Jackson is the seventh of nine children in a well-known musical family.

At the medical center, every entrance to the emergency room was blocked by security guards. Even hospital staffers were not permitted to enter. A few people stood inside the waiting area, some of them crying</body>
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      <body>This is a sad day. People disrespecting this man in his death is ridiculous. He did more for music than anyone in history.</body>
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      <body>confirmed by the LA times......

but seriously......i dont care</body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;G-rant said:&lt;/cite&gt; This is a sad day. People disrespecting this man in his death is ridiculous. He did more for music than anyone in history.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

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      <body>"According to the LA Times, Capt. Steve Ruda told them that paramedics responded to a call at Jackson's home around 12:26pm. They say he was not breathing when they arrived."</body>
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      <body>apparently theres reports now that hes in a coma</body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;G-rant said:&lt;/cite&gt; This is a sad day. People disrespecting this man in his death is ridiculous. He did more for music than anyone in history.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

i Agree,  He sold more then 750 millions albums

An Icon, he will live forever in our hearts</body>
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      <body>RIP</body>
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      <body>CNN has yet to confirm</body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;bear said:&lt;/cite&gt; CNN has yet to confirm&lt;/blockquote&gt;

I was just told CBS confirmed that he died while in the coma at 3:15</body>
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      <body>http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/06/25/michael.jackson/index.html

cnn confirmed. rest in peace my friend. </body>
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      <body>Sad. Rest in peace</body>
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      <body>Damn man, RIP MJ. what a shitty week in Hollywood. </body>
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      <body>I dont think kids today or ever, will realise or grasp just how big he was, no, you dont know, he was huge. There will never be anyone as big as him again. Cheers Mike.</body>
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      <body>He's a legend. </body>
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      <body>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9DDTiPzJCk</body>
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      <body>RIP. What an icon...</body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;godmachine said:&lt;/cite&gt; I dont think kids today or ever, will realise or grasp just how big he was, no, you dont know, he was huge. There will never be anyone as big as him again. Cheers Mike.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

i AGREE, i barely got to grasp part of his hugeness, but he was one of the first contacts i had with music. his video clips were ridiculously good...
Have a good rest, King..</body>
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      <body>=( 

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      <body>I think it sucks that everyone else who dies/died today will be forgotten because of Michael Jackson. Yeah, it sucks that he died, but people are making SUCH a big deal out of it.


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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;Jeff Buchanan said:&lt;/cite&gt; I think it sucks that everyone else who dies/died today will be forgotten because of Michael Jackson.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

i agree, his dead is no more significant that any other poor soul thats died today.</body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;Jeff Buchanan said:&lt;/cite&gt; I think it sucks that everyone else who dies/died today will be forgotten because of Michael Jackson. Yeah, it sucks that he died, but people are making SUCH a big deal out of it.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

it is a big deal</body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;ithew said:&lt;/cite&gt; &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;Jeff Buchanan said:&lt;/cite&gt; I think it sucks that everyone else who dies/died today will be forgotten because of Michael Jackson. Yeah, it sucks that he died, but people are making SUCH a big deal out of it.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

it is a big deal&lt;/blockquote&gt;

Okay, but if one of your parents died today for example, and everyone you knew was just talking about the death of MJ, that'd be WHACK.
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;Jeff Buchanan said:&lt;/cite&gt; &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;ithew said:&lt;/cite&gt; &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;Jeff Buchanan said:&lt;/cite&gt; I think it sucks that everyone else who dies/died today will be forgotten because of Michael Jackson. Yeah, it sucks that he died, but people are making SUCH a big deal out of it.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

it is a big deal&lt;/blockquote&gt;

Okay, but if one of your parents died today, and everyone you knew was just talking about the death of MJ, that'd be WHACK.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

agreed again</body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;Jeff Buchanan said:&lt;/cite&gt; &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;ithew said:&lt;/cite&gt; &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;Jeff Buchanan said:&lt;/cite&gt; I think it sucks that everyone else who dies/died today will be forgotten because of Michael Jackson. Yeah, it sucks that he died, but people are making SUCH a big deal out of it.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

it is a big deal&lt;/blockquote&gt;

Okay, but if one of your parents died today for example, and everyone you knew was just talking about the death of MJ, that'd be WHACK.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

Shut up you pubeless bitch.</body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;Jeff Buchanan said:&lt;/cite&gt; I think it sucks that everyone else who dies/died today will be forgotten because of Michael Jackson. Yeah, it sucks that he died, but people are making SUCH a big deal out of it.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

If my parent died today - I wouldnt be talking about Mike.

I am not talking about anyone else because I dont know them.

So, no, it doesnt suck- it makes sense.</body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;Jeff Buchanan said:&lt;/cite&gt; I think it sucks that everyone else who dies/died today will be forgotten because of Michael Jackson. Yeah, it sucks that he died, but people are making SUCH a big deal out of it.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

Name one person who died today that reached as many people and you will understand why. 

If your mother would die today, that of course would hit harder, but for many people, this is the biggest death to happen. 

I mean no disrespect to miss Fawcett, but to be honest, the world saw that coming, as did she. She was ready, and her fans had come to terms. This was a man that was about to make what could have been his biggest comeback, people were even comparing it to Elvis' comeback tour. 

so, no I dont agree, I don't think it sucks. I think he was an icon, and a legend, and should be remembered accordingly. </body>
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      <body>and i ask that you keep your shit out of this thread, go over here if you want to make jokes and disrespect. 
http://emptees.com/posts/45131-michael-jackson-just-died</body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;godmachine said:&lt;/cite&gt; &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;Jeff Buchanan said:&lt;/cite&gt; I think it sucks that everyone else who dies/died today will be forgotten because of Michael Jackson. Yeah, it sucks that he died, but people are making SUCH a big deal out of it.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

If my parent died today - I wouldnt be talking about Mike.

I am not talking about anyone else because I dont know them.

So, no, it doesnt suck- it makes sense.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

the voice of reason-
wish i didn't agree with you  so much Az, people might think I'm trying to kiss your ass..</body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;bear said:&lt;/cite&gt; &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;Jeff Buchanan said:&lt;/cite&gt; I think it sucks that everyone else who dies/died today will be forgotten because of Michael Jackson. Yeah, it sucks that he died, but people are making SUCH a big deal out of it.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

Name one person who died today that reached as many people and you will understand why. 

If your mother would die today, that of course would hit harder, but for many people, this is the biggest death to happen. 

I mean no disrespect to miss Fawcett, but to be honest, the world saw that coming, as did she. She was ready, and her fans had come to terms. This was a man that was about to make what could have been his biggest comeback, people were even comparing it to Elvis' comeback tour. 

so, no I dont agree, I don't think it sucks. I think he was an icon, and a legend, and should be remembered accordingly.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

no disrespect but i doubt he'd have done the 50 shows over here anyway</body>
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      <body>&lt;img src="http://www.jennifermargulis.net/images/baby-crying_art.jpg"&gt;

That was me in the restaurant when I saw that he died on the news. I had to leave so I didn't disturb the people around me D:
It was just so bizarre because I saw every update go onto the screen... and the whole time it showed the ambulances and the hospital with live footage with updates at the bottom. I saw it go from "Michael Jackson found not breathing, rushed to hospital" to "Michael Jackson in coma" to "Michael Jackson dead." It was just so shocking to me... and it felt like I watched it all unfold in a way and it was weirdly overwhelming.</body>
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      <body>this is sad.. real sad.. michael jackson.</body>
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      <body>I'm confused, did he die twice today.</body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;bear said:&lt;/cite&gt; &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;Jeff Buchanan said:&lt;/cite&gt; I think it sucks that everyone else who dies/died today will be forgotten because of Michael Jackson. Yeah, it sucks that he died, but people are making SUCH a big deal out of it.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

Name one person who died today that reached as many people and you will understand why. 

If your mother would die today, that of course would hit harder, but for many people, this is the biggest death to happen. 

I mean no disrespect to miss Fawcett, but to be honest, the world saw that coming, as did she. She was ready, and her fans had come to terms. This was a man that was about to make what could have been his biggest comeback, people were even comparing it to Elvis' comeback tour. 

so, no I dont agree, I don't think it sucks. I think he was an icon, and a legend, and should be remembered accordingly.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

There was no disrespect in what I said. I'm not saying that he shouldn't be remembered or that his death shouldn't be mourned. This is not the place to argue, so I will end this with saying that he is a music icon, and he was a talented guy.</body>
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      <body>I am truly stunned!! I will always remember his music as the sound track of my childhood! 


R.I.P. MJ</body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;godmachine said:&lt;/cite&gt; &lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;Jeff Buchanan said:&lt;/cite&gt; I think it sucks that everyone else who dies/died today will be forgotten because of Michael Jackson. Yeah, it sucks that he died, but people are making SUCH a big deal out of it.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

If my parent died today - I wouldnt be talking about Mike.

I am not talking about anyone else because I dont know them.

So, no, it doesnt suck- it makes sense.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

Jeff is on a mission to post as many stupid comments as he can today.</body>
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      <body>man, i cant believe people are making fun of this. michael jackson may have had a sketchy rep, but the man was a legend. no one deserves to be made fun of when they die.

RIP Michael Jackson</body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;wtf is zyecks said:&lt;/cite&gt; man, i cant believe people are making fun of this. michael jackson may have had a sketchy rep, but the man was a legend. no one deserves to be made fun of when they die.

RIP Michael Jackson&lt;/blockquote&gt;

Yep I hope your families aren&#180;t disrespected in the same way to all the people making jokes. 

</body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;wtf is zyecks said:&lt;/cite&gt; man, i cant believe people are making fun of this. michael jackson may have had a sketchy rep, but the man was a legend. no one deserves to be made fun of when they die.

RIP Michael Jackson&lt;/blockquote&gt;

Agreed, with the exception of people of the same caliber as Hitler and Saddam Hussein.</body>
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      <body>Pop music died today, MJ is joining the select few musicians who changed history. They are all playing a big arena in the afterlife or the dirt depending on your beliefs. </body>
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      <body>Michael Jackson was a HUGE icon. If you don't think this is a big deal then you're stupid.

He definitely deserves respect.</body>
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      <body>sad news, he was a powerful contributor to music back in his glory days</body>
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      <body>I hope we pray for him tonight he
was gonna make a comeback but didn't get the chance
(Bummed)     :(</body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;DeadRight said:&lt;/cite&gt; Michael Jackson was a HUGE icon. If you don't think this is a big deal then you're stupid.

He definitely deserves respect.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

</body>
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      <body>&lt;3 Michael Jackson.</body>
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      <body>It shocks me to see so many people mock another persons death. Regardless of what he was accused of, taking the piss is fucking shallow. His fans and his family are the ones suffering, not him, so joking and laughing about this seems pretty pointless to me. RIP MJ.</body>
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      <body>This will be the last damn time i post on emptees. There is so many heartless pieces of shit on this site that it makes me sick.

Making fun of people dying no matter who or what they have done is pathetic. 
Its very sad that people on here try to be " cool " and act like they dont care, get a life and grow the fuck up.
We are all people and we are all human. We should all learn to respect each other instead of tearing each other down every chance we get.

One thing i have learned from emptees is that people are brutally honest when it comes to designs and how they feel about your design. I have also learned that there are tons of sad excuses for people on here that gather to talk shit everyday.

Bear, i commend you for posting a respectful thread. Anyone else that has said a kind word, said a prayer today, i commend you for being a decent human being. The rest, have fun being worthless and shallow excuses for human beings.</body>
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      <body>Amen Riff.

I honestly feel like I've lost someone close to me. I grew up with Michael Jackson's music, still listen to it, it's on my Ipod as we speak. I remember when his music videos would premier it was like an event. Everybody was watching it that night. Everybody talked about it the next day. There's really nothing like that in music right now. There are no more genuine mega-stars in music anymore.

I'm not going to lie I cried a little.</body>
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      <body>i love him 
but im bored of this already 
im dreading tomorrow 
fuck coming near a computer</body>
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      <body>In case you didn't already know:

"Thriller" is the best selling album in the world, as of 2007 there was reportedly 65 million copies sold.

That deserves CRAZY respect, basically making the best record of all time (Whether you agree or not, the numbers are there). Jackson was indeed a legend, RIP.</body>
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      <body>twas pretty unbelievable when i head this when I awoke from my nap... RIP</body>
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      <body>I hope we don't get blown up, in other minor news... our barges may go on strike. So we may get less food and everything:/
Anywho, God Bless you MJ.</body>
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      <body>Music died today!!!!!!

                              R.i.p Michael Jackson</body>
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      <body>I was lucky enough to go to the dangerous tour and I am so glad that I got to be there.

Respect to a man who changed the music industry for ever.  There are only ever a few people like this. I wish he had had the chance to play the comeback shows.

Truly a sad day. God bless.</body>
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      <body>i am just waiting for the MJ shirt designs to come......BAD !!</body>
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      <body>I remember watching the thriller video with my whole family sitting around our first VCR. It was an awesome 'event'. If you lived through his best times you wouldn't disrespect this man. </body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;Riff said:&lt;/cite&gt; This will be the last damn time i post on emptees. There is so many heartless pieces of shit on this site that it makes me sick.

Making fun of people dying no matter who or what they have done is pathetic. 
Its very sad that people on here try to be " cool " and act like they dont care, get a life and grow the fuck up.
We are all people and we are all human. We should all learn to respect each other instead of tearing each other down every chance we get.

One thing i have learned from emptees is that people are brutally honest when it comes to designs and how they feel about your design. I have also learned that there are tons of sad excuses for people on here that gather to talk shit everyday.

Bear, i commend you for posting a respectful thread. Anyone else that has said a kind word, said a prayer today, i commend you for being a decent human being. The rest, have fun being worthless and shallow excuses for human beings.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

100% agree with you

Amen</body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;Riff said:&lt;/cite&gt; This will be the last damn time i post on emptees. There is so many heartless pieces of shit on this site that it makes me sick.

Making fun of people dying no matter who or what they have done is pathetic. 
Its very sad that people on here try to be " cool " and act like they dont care, get a life and grow the fuck up.
We are all people and we are all human. We should all learn to respect each other instead of tearing each other down every chance we get.

One thing i have learned from emptees is that people are brutally honest when it comes to designs and how they feel about your design. I have also learned that there are tons of sad excuses for people on here that gather to talk shit everyday.

Bear, i commend you for posting a respectful thread. Anyone else that has said a kind word, said a prayer today, i commend you for being a decent human being. The rest, have fun being worthless and shallow excuses for human beings.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

its the internet, get over it.

but seriously, i was a dick earlier, the man was indeed a legend and he's not hurting, everyone who ever loved him is.
regardless of what he was accused of, he has changed peoples lives and music forever.</body>
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      <body>one word "Thriller". it's a bummer though, I always kind of hoped he'd get it together and sort of redeem himself before he passed on. I really feel like the guy was just more misunderstood than anything.

Anyways rest in peace MJ, thanks for the cool tunes.</body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;wotto said:&lt;/cite&gt; I remember watching the thriller video with my whole family sitting around our first VCR. It was an awesome 'event'. If you lived through his best times you wouldn't disrespect this man.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

OMg yeah totally. My sister and i watched Thriller so many times pausing and rewinding to get one of his dance moves down so we could do it.
Alot of my childhood can be brought back in an instant by listening to Off the Wall or Thriller.

I am really sad, makes me appreciate being alive and to anyone who knows me ( not alot here to be honest) love you.</body>
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      <body>I just had 7 tees approved for his upcoming concerts.  I better be getting paid or I will pee on his grave.</body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;justgeoff said:&lt;/cite&gt; I just had 7 tees approved for his upcoming concerts.  I better be getting paid or I will pee on his grave.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

well you, me, and dobi will piss on his grave!! ha!</body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;justgeoff said:&lt;/cite&gt; I just had 7 tees approved for his upcoming concerts.  I better be getting paid or I will pee on his grave.&lt;/blockquote&gt;

psssh what grave, you know he's going to be frozen, right next to walt disney and ted williams</body>
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      <body>&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;cite&gt;FunForAllKids said:&lt;/cite&gt; one word "Thriller". it's a bummer though, I always kind of hoped he'd get it together and sort of redeem himself before he passed on. I really feel like the guy was just more misunderstood than anything.

Anyways rest in peace MJ, thanks for the cool tunes.&lt;/blockquote&gt;


Dammmmmmn mike r.i.p

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      <body>I basically grew up listening to this record :(
&lt;img src="http://sleevage.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/michael_jackson_dangerous-f.jpg" /&gt;
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