Ironically Ironic: On Michael Jackson
Ironies loom upon the death of a person especially during his or her funeral service.
At the last tribute for the King of Pop at the Staples Center in California only good words, praises, and expressions of love and gratitude were heard and felt for Michael, when not so long ago, people bombarded him with controversies, judgements, criticisms, and disgusts. Things suddenly turned upside down. Out of the blue, people forgot about the pedophile issue, the hot buzz on his sex change, his intriguing marriages and divorce, physical alterations and so on. Way before his death, the only positive thing you could hear regarding Michael is that he is an awesome performer and singer.
One fan ironically said through a television interview, “He inspires me more in his passing than when he was still alive.” Others conveyed that they have wholly understood the true messages behind Michael’s songs in his death. He was in the entertainment industry for four long decades and yet people just barely got the real meanings of his immortal hits! Not to mention, whenever Michael performed, he sang his heart out, and yet the essence didn’t completely sink in – not until he won’t be able to do so! So ironic. It is likewise reported that the people, especially the avid fans have seen the other side of Jackson – the good side hidden for quite awhile. It’s the first time in forty years they realized how honest, gentle, and kind-hearted he was. It was only then people appreciated his being “a lover of life,” as spoken by Brooke Shields.
Emotions poured. Tears flooded the stadium. It was only that day people knew how good of a father he was hearing the wee yet heart-breaking statement of his 11-year old daughter, Paris. The wailings manifested that Michael really loved and took good care of his daughter; and that he loved children. Yet for more than half his career life, televisions, magazines, and newspapers were lurked by stories and heart-piercing comments that he abused and molested children.
There was even an aircraft roaming the sky above the Staples Center sketching the initials “MJ.” Wouldn’t it be nice if MJ himself gazes at it before it fades in the clouds?
It’s so ironic how people give a person the greatest honor one could ever receive, on the day of his burial. Too bad he won’t be able to experience it – be put on the best pedestal.
It’s so ironic how the sweetest words and sometimes the never-been-heard words are spoken at someone’s necrological service. Too bad the person won’t hear it anymore.
It’s so ironic how the greatest number of visitors is when one is already in a coffin with cold feet. Too bad he won’t be able to greet and welcome them; and witness how many people loved him.
It’s totally ironic how people completely and truly get to know the person at his funeral, when they have his lifetime to do so.
People forget all the mistakes, faults, weaknesses, and wrong doings of a person and all of a sudden, the positive traits, accomplishments, strengths, and good works are accentuated. Why not do this when the person is yet alive and kicking?
If everyone beats all these ironies, and do these a little earlier, I think we could end and avoid misunderstandings, fights, and wars; and perhaps Michael’s song will come to life –- [we could] heal the world and make it a better place.
Hence, we ought to make the most out of life. Take advantage of every breath each of us still has. Express love to our families, friends, and even to strangers. Shower and radiate pure charity and genuine gratitude while we still have the luxury of time; while they could still see, hear, and feel it.
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Thanks for the insights! I guess people should just take every minute of life special and that we all should be grateful of the good things we experience and the bad ones we learn from! Michael Jackson has influenced a lot of people. We may never become as influential as he is but we can be as influential to some people who look up to us or take note of our actions without us knowing about it.
don’t judge a book by its cover…many people judge immediately even if they don’t know the real situation.
hungrynez you see the irony there
…good words for Michael Jackson…but only after his death, guess we don’t really say much good things about people when they are yet living maybe because such are enshrouded by their weaknesses….:)
You’re right Mr. Lovely, a very nice quote siding Mr. Jackson, but then again…good words for him only after his death…
I think we should try an American way. Their being extrovert and expressive of their feelings is sometimes delightsome, they could tell you good words in your face (same as the bad ones)
Hello.I just finished listening to your mother’s lecture about feature writing.. and i enjoyed it so much.. I love michael jackson that much since i was 3. and indeed, i agree with you.. The man didnt taste the sweetness and love extended by the people when he was alive. Its too late to express our love and respect to the king of pop, who broke the barriers for the black people and showed all of us that WE CAN HEAL THE WORLD.
Thank you for a very inspiring article for the man i couldn’t live with. :]
I miss him so much