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If 9-11 never happened, what would be the signature moment of this generation?

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Jul 23, 2010 10:46 AM
I can honestly say that I dont remember what month MJ died not alone the day. I personally dont care for child molesters.
Jul 23, 2010 10:46am
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Jul 23, 2010 10:48 AM
Capone.....whats up buddy

Also...do you have any proof that he was??? That answer would be no
Jul 23, 2010 10:48am
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Jul 23, 2010 10:51 AM
gibby08;430676 wrote:^^^

Not even close

Dude you gotta remember Princess Di was loved by a whole heck of a lot more people than MJ. MJ had a ton of people who were probably glad he died....
Jul 23, 2010 10:51am
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Jul 23, 2010 10:51 AM
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Jul 23, 2010 10:51am
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Jul 23, 2010 10:53 AM
Laley23;430686 wrote:Dude you gotta remember Princess Di was loved by a whole heck of a lot more people than MJ. MJ had a ton of people who were probably glad he died....

You are so fucking stupid that it's not even funny.

We'll see if that statement is true when he has the highest selling CD and Video Game of 2010 in a two-month time period
Jul 23, 2010 10:53am
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Jul 23, 2010 10:54 AM
gibby08;430681 wrote:Capone.....whats up buddy

Also...do you have any proof that he was??? That answer would be no

Its the same as OJ and Ray Lewis. I have no proof but know they are murderers.
Jul 23, 2010 10:54am
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Jul 23, 2010 10:55 AM
It doesn't matter what you know...it matters what you can prove Capone
Jul 23, 2010 10:55am
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Jul 23, 2010 10:58 AM
Did you get a payout from MJ?
Jul 23, 2010 10:58am
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Jul 23, 2010 10:59 AM
Nope....just showing respect for the greatest entertainer and performer of all time
Jul 23, 2010 10:59am
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Jul 23, 2010 11:00 AM
I'd like to agree that Michael Jacksons death is nowhere near important as the other events listed, but I'm afriad gibby would slap me in the mouth when he saw me like he promised so I'll refrain from voting.
Jul 23, 2010 11:00am
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Jul 23, 2010 11:01 AM
I'm going to do that anyway Zwick...just because your a wannabe POS
Jul 23, 2010 11:01am
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Jul 23, 2010 11:05 AM
ZWICK 4 PREZ;430697 wrote:I'd like to agree that Michael Jacksons death is nowhere near important as the other events listed, but I'm afriad gibby would slap me in the mouth when he saw me like he promised so I'll refrain from voting.

Ha I wouldn't be afraid of gibby slapping me lol. I think you'll be ok.
Jul 23, 2010 11:05am
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Jul 23, 2010 11:06 AM
Was MJ's death a huge event? Absolutely. Was it a generation's signature moment? No way. Many megastars have died tragic deaths (see: Elvis, Jim Morrison, Janice Joplan, Curt Kobain, Richie Valens, Buddy Holly), and none I would consider a signature event of their generation ...
Jul 23, 2010 11:06am
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Jul 23, 2010 11:08 AM
I will say the OJ case and subsequent media coverage changed media coverage of high profile cases. Consider, without OJ there would likely be no Court TV (now called TruTV) and shows like Nancy Grace would be non-exisitant. People spent the whole day watching the Ford Bronco chase and later would watch the trial on TV as well. The media quickly realized it had a new cottage industry on their hands.

Regarding the Princess Di/MJ deaths, if I recall Princess Di died on a Sunday. I remember watching a football game when I heard the news. I did a quick Google search and confirmed the date. Also, over a million people lined a four mile route from Kensington Palace to Westminster Abbey. Crowds of people watched and lisented to the funeral proceedings on giant outdoor screens . Following her death, the suicide attempt rate increased by 44% in England and Wales. One final aspect of Princess Di's death which hightened it was the role of the Paparazzi. If you recall, many blamed the car accident on the Paparazzi. A subsequent jury found the Paparazzi and the limo driver were neglgient and the proximate cause of the accident.
Jul 23, 2010 11:08am
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Jul 23, 2010 11:10 AM
gibby08;430698 wrote:I'm going to do that anyway Zwick...just because your a wannabe POS

dammit
Jul 23, 2010 11:10am
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Jul 23, 2010 11:23 AM
BigAppleBuckeye;430701 wrote:Was MJ's death a huge event? Absolutely. Was it a generation's signature moment? No way. Many megastars have died tragic deaths (see: Elvis, Jim Morrison, Janice Joplan, Curt Kobain, Richie Valens, Buddy Holly), and none I would consider a signature event of their generation ...

Fair point, and I'd throw Cobain in the group of being unexpected. MJ's death wasn't unexpected, he was in bad health for a while, he had two great albums in the U.S. and obviously had a following for his concerts, but his persona overshadowed his music. John Cash was far more talented and influential.
Jul 23, 2010 11:23am
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Jul 23, 2010 11:28 AM
Gibby, how many nights did you spend at Neverland Ranch and what was your favorite ride??
Jul 23, 2010 11:28am
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Jul 23, 2010 11:36 AM
gibby08;430698 wrote:I'm going to do that anyway Zwick...just because your a wannabe POS

PWNED!!!
Jul 23, 2010 11:36am
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Jul 23, 2010 11:50 AM
karen lotz;430713 wrote:Gibby, how many nights did you spend at Neverland Ranch and what was your favorite ride??

Your mom's vagina
Jul 23, 2010 11:50am
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Jul 23, 2010 11:50 AM
karen lotz;430713 wrote:Gibby, how many nights did you spend at Neverland Ranch and what was your favorite ride??

Do you really wanna be that graphic??!
Jul 23, 2010 11:50am
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Jul 23, 2010 11:50 AM
Manhattan Buckeye;430711 wrote:Fair point, and I'd throw Cobain in the group of being unexpected. MJ's death wasn't unexpected, he was in bad health for a while, he had two great albums in the U.S. and obviously had a following for his concerts, but his persona overshadowed his music. John Cash was far more talented and influential.

Not even close
Jul 23, 2010 11:50am
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Jul 23, 2010 11:53 AM
ernest_t_bass;430718 wrote:PWNED!!!

I'd agree but I'm still trying to figure out what exactly my "a wannabe POS" is and why he wants to slap me b/c I have one.
Jul 23, 2010 11:53am
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Jul 23, 2010 11:55 AM
Can you read Zwick...all that shitty rap music is frying you fucking brain

I want to slap the shit out of you because you are a wannabe piece of shit
Jul 23, 2010 11:55am
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Jul 23, 2010 11:56 AM
CenterBHSFan;430732 wrote:Do you really wanna be that graphic??!


I wanted to see if he would admit to mounting MJ. Otherwise his love of MJ is just weird.
Jul 23, 2010 11:56am
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Jul 23, 2010 11:58 AM
gibby08;430740 wrote:Can you read Zwick...all that shitty rap music is frying you fucking brain

I want to slap the shit out of you because you are a wannabe piece of shit

Zwick, I didn't know you were a Spice Girl?

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Jul 23, 2010 11:58am