There’s a special welcoming committee for celebrities in heaven.
Johnny Carson was there on June 23rd, 2009 when Ed McMahon entered the Pearly Gates. He welcomed him and asked him to go golfing after he got settled in with God and got caught up with his long lost relatives. They set up a tee time for Friday morning, June 27th. When they met up at the PGGC (Pearly Gates Golf Course), Johnny just stood there, leaning on his club, arms folded, shaking his head, with that grin on his face, looking Ed square in the eyes. Ed thought Johnny was going to say something like, “It’s good to see you old friend, it’s been way too long”. But no. Johnny’s words were typical Johnny. “Ed, you stupid fool! You couldn’t have chosen a worse week to die. People are going to be saying for years, “Who were those other two celebrities that died the same week as Michael Jackson?” They both laughed, embraced, and teed off at #1.
And together, Johnny and Ed next welcomed Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. Farrah seemed to only have about 15 minutes of fame for her final demise, which is sad. At least she had that special on a few weeks back which has re-aired several times. She had her time with us, her fans.
Billy Mays, best known for his hawking of products such as Orange Glo and Oxyclean, also passed away this morning. Many complained of his voice when it came on TV. He was loud, annoying, but hey, he sold product. That’s the point of being a Pitchman. He was only 50 also, much too young.
I can already see a Saturday Night Live skit coming. Fodder for sure, but sad for the celebrity world
All were important icons in our lives. They all made a difference.
I grew up with Michael Jackson. No, not literally, but he and his family were ever present in my days spent as a child, and well into my adult life. What is so powerful about his music, is that it has transcended time and generations. It’s pretty cool to be a 54 year old mom, and when a Michael Jackson song comes on the radio with your 18 year old daughter, you’re both singing along, and actually know all the words, at least to the chorus. My three male grandchildren wouldn’t even think of being so uncool to sing along with Grandma, but I know they know the songs and the lyrics.
I found the following two links via a friend on Facebook which may or may not change your mind about some of the media blitz that has been circulating. What stuck out most was wondering if people truly remember when Michael was acquitted of child molestation charges, or was it simply the fact that he was accused, more than once, which makes him outright guilty in many mind? Do we have that much doubt in our judicial system that those even remotely accused of molesting children, are always guilty, no matter what a judge and jury says? Is there always that element of doubt lingering in our minds? The media and public imprisoned him for life. The verdict might as well have been guilty, because apparently you can’t be forgiven of such a crime in this world, no matter what.
Me? What do I think? Really doesn’t matter, but since you asked…..
I believe that Michael was obviously haunted by something in his youth. His life was odd from the beginning, in that he was famous from a very early age. Some people can handle it in a way most would call “normal”, and some people can’t. In a society that claims to be so diverse and accepting of differences, we certainly tend to jump up someones craw when they go against the norm, of what WE* would do.
I believe Michael just wanted that raw, pure friendship of youth. I remember friends from my childhood that weren’t ever judgmental, could laugh at my guffaws and their own, without worry or repercussions. Why wouldn’t we want to latch on to those moments in life, and recapture our youth? He had younger friends, he enjoyed the laughter and pureness of children. So what? Yes, it’s unfortunate that some may have misconstrued his relationships, but if I were to bet my life savings, I would venture that adults with ulterior motives were behind the accusations, and not the children. They told their innocent stories, and then the masses swarmed with a vengeance. The greed was overpowering.
We live in a society where everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I praise God each and everyday that I live in America for that and many other reasons. Read the articles I’ve linked below. It just may change your mind, or not. That’s totally up to you. Or continue to read the tabloids. They suck you in, and that’s right where they want you, no matter what the cost. As long as you buy and read, that’s all that matters to them.
Peace and Love,
Chris
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