I wonder how long it will be before it gets removed?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson%27s_Thriller#Legacy
Posted some info on the "Thriller" entry on Wikipedia
by CaptainSchmideo 6 Replies latest jw friends
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InterestedOne
From the page:
Jackson was coerced into a public "apology" in the pages of the Awake! magazine
Which Awake article was that? Any chance of it being posted here or at least the date of the article?
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InterestedOne
It looks like the reference to the article is incomplete as it reads ' Unknown, Author (22). "Young People Ask..."What About Music Videos?"". Awake!: 18-19.' Perhaps the month & year could be added to the reference.
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InterestedOne
Found it. Awake! 1984 5/22 "Young People Ask..."What About Music Videos?"pp 18-19
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jwfacts
"In another popular video, Thriller, the performer is seen to transform first into a "cat person," then a dancing "monster." Evidently not wanting viewers to conclude that it promoted spiritism, the film begins with the disclaimer: "Due to my strong personal convictions, I wish to stress that this film in no way endorses a belief in the occult.-Michael Jackson." Nevertheless, it was so realistic that some who saw it admitted that they were horrified at first. What was this short film intended to convey? And how does the performer, Michael Jackson, feel about it in looking back? "I would never do it again!" says Jackson. "I just intended to do a good, fun short film, not to purposely bring to the screen something to scare people or to do anything bad. I want to do what's right. I would never do anything like that again." Why not? "Because a lot of people were offended by it," explains Jackson. "That makes me feel bad. I don't want them to feel that way. I realize now that it wasn't a good idea. I'll never do a video like that again!" He continues: "In fact, I have blocked further distribution of the film over which I have control, including its release in some other countries. There's all kinds of promotional stuff being proposed on Thriller. But I tell them, 'No, no, no. I don't want to do anything on Thriller. No more Thriller.'"" Awake! 1984 May 22 pp.19-20
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CaptainSchmideo
Yeah, my citation didn't format properly. I went back to edit it, the information is still there, but the display is all wrong after it is entered. But, JW facts has it right!
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CaptainSchmideo
Okay, I fixed the citation formatting; much more readable and authoritative!