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In terms of sheer magnitude, today's public memorial service for Michael Jackson is in the pantheon with those for Princess Diana, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe and others. But what distinguishes Jackson's crush of fans from those at funerals past is the way they're eulogizing him: instead of just amassing flowers (Diana) or flashing peace signs (John Lennon), mourners are dressing, dancing and singing like the deceased. Somehow, this doesn't come off as unseemly caricature or tawdry mocking--to many, it's grieving through performance. Click to view fans at the Los Angeles service and around the globe, contrasted with the more somber crowds at other star's funerals.

 
 
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  • Posted By: sunflowerjanis @ 07/07/2009 8:04:38 PM

    how dare u OBAMA IS OUR PRESIDENT... YES MICHAEL JACKSON IS A LEGEND AND ALWAYS WILL... 4EVER...he will alwasys b missed and loved... but respect our PRESIDENT..

  • Posted By: citizenPZ @ 07/07/2009 6:58:25 PM

    Obama is a coward. He's the Pied Piper of Nuclear Armaments. He's also jealous that Michael has MORE hits on the Internet than he will ever have, ie, obama is NO Thriller!!! Obama, get a clue: your lack of intelligence and leadership is a TRAGEDY!!

  • Posted By: citizenPZ @ 07/07/2009 4:55:27 PM

    Perfect

    Michael II looks just like him!

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