National Emergency Thread: Michael Jackson’s Funeral

7 Jul 2009 Author: Cheryl Contee (Jill Tubman)

Or maybe an international emergency? It’s an almost total news blackout today: the world is mostly focused on this one moment. It’s inspirational in a way. Join our special open thread. Let’s watch the live coverage together and grieve a humanitarian and an icon’s passing.

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http://muzikalthoughts.blogspot.com Muzikal203
I <3 Smokey Robinson, is he going to sing?
TAG60
Totally off topic..has anybody read this?
http://msn.foxsports.com/tennis/story/9757816/S……
http://muzikalthoughts.blogspot.com Muzikal203
Nope, on the tee vee machine :o)
lamh32
Yeah, I figured like Liz Taylor that it would be too much for Diana
Texas_Girl_in_LA
co-sign
lamh32
There is an open thread that you can post this too, and you'll probably get more serious responses.
http://muzikalthoughts.blogspot.com Muzikal203
MSNBC took the hint and just had video of the inside of the Staple Center with no talking, it is so quiet in there (now someone is talking again), but it was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO QUIET in there. Wow.
lamh32
I think that the coverage on MTV and TVOne will probably be the best.
http://leftistmoon.wordpress.com WordSmith
damn tee vee machine – cannot drag it from the lounge to my workspace. I'm actually doing WORK. But I did find an online thing – is Lester in with Brian, is that what you're watching?
http://muzikalthoughts.blogspot.com Muzikal203
My goodness, these people can't go a couple of minutes without TALKING? Just show the video of the inside of the Staple Center and shut the hell up
kayos
who has the best coverage?
Lisa M
I really wish people could learn to just sit with the silence instead of filling it in with nonsensical stuff. It would definitely push some people over the edge but I don't think there's enough value to the silence in times like these.
Justice58
Yes, and there is a lot of white space to the left of the board!
It's so frustrating trying to read with the cutoffs!
Miranda
Thank you!! WTF are they talking about?? Oh wait….we're not supposed to be smart enough to question all that blabbering about the costs to the city.
Lisa M
I just said the same thing. BET held out the longest though.
devessel
Indeed, indeed.
http://muttlikme.wordpress.com Mutt Like Me
Heard of rumor that Prince is going to be there.
lamh32
Watching MTV Online. The coverage is pretty good. Loving Sway!
http://leftistmoon.wordpress.com WordSmith
Here's NBC online with Brian Williams & Lester Holt
http://muzikalthoughts.blogspot.com Muzikal203
HA, lady on NBC talking about how they never heard so many people be so silent for so long, why don't you guys follow their example?
Plantsmantx
BBC:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/7753036.stm?ls
http://muzikalthoughts.blogspot.com Muzikal203
That would be nice
Miranda
You know there were only supposed to be 2 family cars from Washington Family Mortuary outta Watts and the rest just be the regular whatever-you-drive everyday, those cars get that flag to note they're in the processional (and turn on your lights)
lamh32
That would be cool, and Prince is now a Jehovah's Witness!
tna1130
Speaking of nonsensical stuff, has anyone heard the Ron Artest tribute to Michael Jackson? Fewer things are sadder and funnier.
Here's a link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJoMFiPF3mA
http://www.facebook.com/people/Barry-Pills-Allen/538484347 Barry Pills Allen
who's the black guy on CNN…..i like what he's saying!!!!
lamh32
I'm liking the commentary on MTV. They are speaking to many of the VJ and music artist who have fond memories of MJ.
Myth
CNN has rounded up all of their AA “Contributors” that arent worthy of news shows: Soledad, Donna Brazille, Roland, Bryan Munson, Don Lemmon (exception). They should have all refused and let them be stuck out.
MSNBC has Toure and Tamron.
Lisa M
BET: Funeral being televised to so many different countries–London, Africa Bucharest. Come on Lola you can do better but I get your point.
devessel
The brother with Ebony who conducted the last interview with Michael.
kayos
whats with this sky anchors talking about personal family stuff man these media hacks i just wanna cut off their mic
Town
Well ya know, Michael Jackson was BROKE…and so was his family…and black people in general…so the Jacksons should have rolled up in a motorcade of 1990 Ford Tempos…
Justice58
You, HopeOverFear, Lisa & Wordsmith have commented at the top of the thread but I can't read it. Waaah…I wanna know what you guys said.
Arrrrrrgh!
Lisa M
Nancy Giles is on NBC. I like her a lot.
rikyrah
SECOND MICHAEL JACKSON MEMORIAL
OPEN THREAD IS UP!!!
Lisa M
If he is, I hope they don't leave him out of the We Are the World song like they did last time.
Justice58
GTFOOHWTCACBS
Tell it! Tired of these CACS!
http://muzikalthoughts.blogspot.com Muzikal203
Did you know Michael Jackson created the “Robot” dance? I did NOT know that. Thanks TVOne! Remember that Dave Chappelle skit where he was talking about that one random guy who was always in the club doing the robot? LOL
http://www.facebook.com/people/Barry-Pills-Allen/538484347 Barry Pills Allen
Thanx Devessel…….he seems 2 be the only one so far making sense!!!!
pjamma
Three seconds in and I already have frizzes.
Justice58
Singing so beautiful!
devessel
OMG this is so beautiful!!
TAG60
kool…this is the first time i am hearing bout this jason whitlock character.
Amaya
word.
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