Will Media Get Over Being Wrong about Jackson? - MB#320

Nov 15 2006 - With Michael Jackson tearing through the streets of London and causing total pandemonium, a few "news" agencies have taken it upon themselves to whine about whether the public will accept Jackson's "comeback".

Let's get real here: Jackson is currently being honored for his massive achievements by the World Music Awards, and is being recognized for the records he's set by the Guinness Book of World records.

He hasn't released a new album today, or started a new tour. But already, at least two articles from Reuters, both by the same person, appear to be seeking to preemptively strike with negative comments about what Jackson is capable of achieving in his musical future.

In one of the articles, curiously titled "Doubts surround Michael Jackson comeback bid", dated today (Nov 15), author Mike Collett-White writes, "The media greeted the announcement with some unease, saying the gig could become a freak show" (see article ).

First, who the hell cares about the media being at ease? Second, the "gig" is Jackson's appearance at the World Music Awards. It's not a concert.

For those like Collett-White, who are apparently too slow-witted to get it, let me break it down.

Jackson's appearance at the World Music Awards was not a "comeback performance". It was never meant to be one either, nor had Jackson ever promised it would be.

Twice before the performances began at the World Music Awards, Jackson told reporters asking questions as he was entering the event that he was not performing.

In the clip, you can make out Jackson saying "I'm receiving an award. It's not a performance...".

Thus, anyone jumping on Jackson because of their own misunderstanding is being childish as hell.

His appearance was part of his celebration of the achievements he's made in his long running, and enormously successful career. But you would think it were supposed to be the kick-off a 50 city tour with his entire career riding on it judging by the way some in the media have chosen to dramatically report it.

It's ridiculous to expect something to occur - which was never meant to happen nor promised to happen in the first place - then get disappointed when it doesn't take place.

Its asinine for the media (and a few selfish Jackson bandwagon-fans) to criticize him for not doing something which he never promised to do in the first place.

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