So I have been at work for ten minutes and already I am sick of hearing about Michael Jackson's death. There is only one other person here. It is not because I didn't like Mike, it is because this drives me nuts. When a celebrity dies these people with all their sadness and "it's too bads" make me sick.
I know I sound like a callous ass that has been ridden a little too hard but I don't think I am that heartless. I do feel bad for his family and his friends and people that actually cared about him. That does not include people who liked his music or listened to his albums. Those people should be happy that they got some pleasure out of his life. Most people die without bringing anything worthwhile to the table. His music is something to be celebrated.
Your faux sadness does not celebrate at all. It demeans. It demeans the people who are actually sad and it cheapens your own sadness when something tragic occurs in your life. It's like the boy who cried wolf, you only get so many times in your life to be sad. Please don't waste or exploit those times when a celeb dies. Real pain is when a family member dies, not when a dude who made a few albums you enjoy kicks the bucket.
So, enjoy his music but let those who should mourn mourn. Or, as an easier solution just don't talk to me about how sad you are because honestly this doesn't affect my day one bit. That might sound mean, but I don't think it is. I think its realistic.
Getting off my soapbox.
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