I’ve noticed on various Social Networks this morning, a tussle breaking out over whose death is more poignant and pivotal. Well that’s how it appears to me.
Anyone who appears to comment on their shock at the news of Michael Jackson’s death is swiftly followed by comments of “What about Farrah?”, “Let’s not forget Farrah!”. No one is suggesting for a moment that we do (forget Farrah), but let’s look at some facts shall we? Farrah Fawcett was 62 (still young in relative terms), had been diagnosed with advanced cancer in October 2006. Ryan O’ Neal, commitment-phobe of the century couldn’t even make sure he was wedded to her before the poor woman passed on! Sadly her death was inevitable. But it doesn’t make it any less sad. Michael Jackson was soon to turn 51. In three weeks time he was starting a concert series at the O2 Arena in London. He would have spent his 51st birthday in London. He’d had health problems in the past, all things considered mild compared to what happened to him hours before his death. His death was unexpected and unprecedented. It was SHOCKING! Hence the fact that I find anyone retaliating to expressions of shock that people are quite aptly to have over Jackson’s death with a “What about Farrah?” retort utterly appalling and petty-minded. So whose death is MORE important? Well, no one’s. They are equally saddening for different aspects. What is apparent is that Jackson’s death is going to have more impact due to his popularity, notoriety, stature, and age/nature of death. It might not be “right” but that’s just how it is. The man had/has far more fame/infamy. It’s just the way it is. R.I.P Michael JacksonR.I.P Farrah Fawcett Or, if you prefer… R.I.P Farrah Fawcett
R.I.P Michael Jackson Satisfied now?
Have you heard the latest, news from the autopsy may put it as an overdose. The only thing I dislike in this whole ‘who is more important’ is the flood of coverage over MJ. I hate media saturation and will instantly revolt against it. Great post though 😀
I forgot to mention, he’d been begging her (Ryan) to marry her!
I didn’t know it was Farrah herself that was so anti-marriage. Maybe she’d had enough if it after the ups and downs with Lee Majors. I stand corrected :-)As for the media saturation – well, it was there for Lennon’s death and Elvis’s death. It’s just now we have 24 hour rolling news, it’s even MORE saturated. But yes, it does get a bit OTT with these things. All the free-to-air channels here had specially rushed together tribute shows, etc.