Comments on: the king and me: what michael jackson's death says about us http://verysmartbrothas.com/the-king-and-me/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-king-and-me Fri, 25 May 2012 19:36:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ChiChihttp://verysmartbrothas.com/the-king-and-me/#comment-105739 ChiChi Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:10:07 +0000 http://www.verysmartbrothas.com/?p=1878#comment-105739 I totally feel this post. Besides the media, people have been acting like they were so ride or die for Michael before he died and it's really fake as hell.Also, I wasn't even mad at the fact that some people felt like the whole molestation claims outweighed his musical accomplishments. I totally feel this post. Besides the media, people have been acting like they were so ride or die for Michael before he died and it’s really fake as hell.

Also, I wasn’t even mad at the fact that some people felt like the whole molestation claims outweighed his musical accomplishments.

]]> By: two.one.five Magazinehttp://verysmartbrothas.com/the-king-and-me/#comment-105640 two.one.five Magazine Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:13:59 +0000 http://www.verysmartbrothas.com/?p=1878#comment-105640 Link for Phonte of Little Brother's tribute to Michael Jackson on 215 mag.comhttp://the215mag.blogspot.com/2009/07/michael-jackson-tribute-by-phonte-12-of.html Link for Phonte of Little Brother’s tribute to Michael Jackson on 215 mag.com

http://the215mag.blogspot.com/2009/07/michael-jackson-tribute-by-phonte-12-of.html

]]> By: klyshahttp://verysmartbrothas.com/the-king-and-me/#comment-105485 klysha Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:15:38 +0000 http://www.verysmartbrothas.com/?p=1878#comment-105485 @Monk, Yep the same company owns several different channels that cater to different demographics. As much as BET makes my insides itch I can't get too mad at them because I recognize that BET just doesn't cater to my demographic. I think a big part of the problem is that people think that because they're black that BET is supposed to cater to them. No they cater to who that cater to...I won't specify...but you know which group they cater to. I've talked to hispanic people and they don't watch Telemundo or that other Spanish language channel because the type of programming they air caters to a slightly less refined audience. @Monk, Yep the same company owns several different channels that cater to different demographics. As much as BET makes my insides itch I can’t get too mad at them because I recognize that BET just doesn’t cater to my demographic. I think a big part of the problem is that people think that because they’re black that BET is supposed to cater to them. No they cater to who that cater to…I won’t specify…but you know which group they cater to. I’ve talked to hispanic people and they don’t watch Telemundo or that other Spanish language channel because the type of programming they air caters to a slightly less refined audience.

]]> By: buboniccalypsohttp://verysmartbrothas.com/the-king-and-me/#comment-105474 buboniccalypso Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:03:39 +0000 http://www.verysmartbrothas.com/?p=1878#comment-105474 Mr. VSB from Pittsburgh...you make me sad with your comparisons of MJ to R. Kelly. I stand firm that I dont believe MJ was into the kiddies, just wanted to be a kid. Whereas Kelly....not so much.In any regards. Whenever someone passes on, regardless if they r an icon or not...they deserve kind words...and if no kind words can be found then minimize all statements made....regardless if they were socially odd or if you don't love their music, or can appreciate their career as much as others.I loathe the constant media attention and the constant appearances of people who swear they know the "real" Michael. He was never given a moment of peace in life and I hope he finds it in the hereafter. This icon ish is dead to me....people get so caught up in an image they forget that behind every star is a real life person with feelings, and family, and real life situations and problems.......and how it feels to be going through trails and tribulations just like normal folk.Thats the problem with human nature.....we have no boundaries and no respect....Janet said it best.....paraphrased-"to the public he is an entertainer, to us he is family"......a man died, i dont give a good eff how famous he is and who likes him or who hates him....his family is in mourning.....if nothing else humans should respect pain and loss.....and I know you feel differently but a good journalist doesn't sensationalize, they report and they remember their ethics.America Turn off ET and if you loved his music go turn on your favorite MJ cd......if you live in pgh...i'll catch you at next yrs Michael Jackson vs. Prince party........Creator Willing.Life is fragile, exist tenderly. Mr. VSB from Pittsburgh…you make me sad with your comparisons of MJ to R. Kelly. I stand firm that I dont believe MJ was into the kiddies, just wanted to be a kid. Whereas Kelly….not so much.

In any regards. Whenever someone passes on, regardless if they r an icon or not…they deserve kind words…and if no kind words can be found then minimize all statements made….regardless if they were socially odd or if you don’t love their music, or can appreciate their career as much as others.

I loathe the constant media attention and the constant appearances of people who swear they know the “real” Michael. He was never given a moment of peace in life and I hope he finds it in the hereafter. This icon ish is dead to me….people get so caught up in an image they forget that behind every star is a real life person with feelings, and family, and real life situations and problems…….and how it feels to be going through trails and tribulations just like normal folk.

Thats the problem with human nature…..we have no boundaries and no respect….Janet said it best…..paraphrased-”to the public he is an entertainer, to us he is family”……a man died, i dont give a good eff how famous he is and who likes him or who hates him….his family is in mourning…..if nothing else humans should respect pain and loss…..and I know you feel differently but a good journalist doesn’t sensationalize, they report and they remember their ethics.

America Turn off ET and if you loved his music go turn on your favorite MJ cd……if you live in pgh…i’ll catch you at next yrs Michael Jackson vs. Prince party……..Creator Willing.

Life is fragile, exist tenderly.

]]> By: Panama Jacksonhttp://verysmartbrothas.com/the-king-and-me/#comment-105473 Panama Jackson Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:06:02 +0000 http://www.verysmartbrothas.com/?p=1878#comment-105473 @An Uninspired Muse, um, i agree with you. in fact, i don't even know what you're disputing. i don't think anybody should give BET a pass. i think that the least they could have done was try harder.in closing, reading is fundamental. @An Uninspired Muse, um, i agree with you. in fact, i don’t even know what you’re disputing. i don’t think anybody should give BET a pass. i think that the least they could have done was try harder.

in closing, reading is fundamental.

]]> By: Monkhttp://verysmartbrothas.com/the-king-and-me/#comment-105472 Monk Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:00:04 +0000 http://www.verysmartbrothas.com/?p=1878#comment-105472 @shay_d_lady,
“yall know Beyonce got a blond jerri curl wig she could have thrown on and sang off the wall or rock wit you … but instead she said F1ck it.. Imma sang this prayer in this tutu and f!ck MJ..my written statement read during the pre awards show is enough..”

Like really? Is this why people didn’t like the awards show…because of what they felt like the entertainers could of/should of done?

Fugg outta here.

]]> By: An Uninspired Musehttp://verysmartbrothas.com/the-king-and-me/#comment-105471 An Uninspired Muse Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:54:57 +0000 http://www.verysmartbrothas.com/?p=1878#comment-105471 @Stuff Ghetto People Like,My friends couldnt get to their HOUSE after work after this MJ mess. Hence, me not wanting to live there. And were talking, walking through folks lawns kind of deal.People dont play with their lawns out there... @Stuff Ghetto People Like,

My friends couldnt get to their HOUSE after work after this MJ mess. Hence, me not wanting to live there. And were talking, walking through folks lawns kind of deal.

People dont play with their lawns out there…

]]> By: Monkhttp://verysmartbrothas.com/the-king-and-me/#comment-105470 Monk Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:46:29 +0000 http://www.verysmartbrothas.com/?p=1878#comment-105470 @Luvvie,
“Yes the show was bad but in the past, I’d just change the channel and watch something else. What made me keep watching was my expectation of that final GRAND tribute to MJ that never came.”

I’m calling bullshyt on that statement. I’m highly inclined to believe that you was going to watch the show IRregardless of an MJ tribute. You need more people, animals, parasites, aliens, and naps from yours and Naturally Alise’s hair put together for me to believe that one boo.

]]> By: An Uninspired Musehttp://verysmartbrothas.com/the-king-and-me/#comment-105469 An Uninspired Muse Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:37:50 +0000 http://www.verysmartbrothas.com/?p=1878#comment-105469 @Panama Jackson,No you didnt, P Jack..... are you serious?The heffa that runs BET said to the world, the show was all about MJ. She was talking like it was going down for the man on Sunday night..... and it was some hot mess.If we can get over 100 celebs together at the last min for some world tragedy (ie, Katrina, tsunami, etc) they should have been able to throw something together a bit better than that mess on Sunday.Dang PJack.... @Panama Jackson,

No you didnt, P Jack….. are you serious?

The heffa that runs BET said to the world, the show was all about MJ. She was talking like it was going down for the man on Sunday night….. and it was some hot mess.

If we can get over 100 celebs together at the last min for some world tragedy (ie, Katrina, tsunami, etc) they should have been able to throw something together a bit better than that mess on Sunday.

Dang PJack….

]]> By: Monkhttp://verysmartbrothas.com/the-king-and-me/#comment-105468 Monk Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:27:47 +0000 http://www.verysmartbrothas.com/?p=1878#comment-105468 After reading a good number of the comments, Chris Tucker’s (as Smokey in “Friday”) voice keeps playing in my head coming from a lot of VSB’s and S’s.

“After the ‘09 B.E.T. awards, I ain’t fuggin’ wit’ that channel no mo’!!…but next year, I’ll be watchin’ again.”

I bet “on e’rythang I love” that 95% of people who hated the award show (and/or B.E.T. in general) will be tuning in for the 2010 B.E.T. Awards. That’s on e’rythang!!

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