Reminiscing over Michael Jackson

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December 16, 2009
Filed under Entertainment

Sunday, Dec. 13 was the season premiere of the much anticipated reality television show “The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty,” which aired at 9:00 p.m. on the A&E channel.

The show revolves around Michael’s siblings, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlo Jackson who, throughout the whole show, reminisce about Michael Jackson’s legacy, as well as the effect of his death on the Jackson family.

As most already know, earlier this year, Michael Jackson passed away due to a cardiac arrest as a result of overdosing on medicine. His death left the whole world in shock, as people paid tribute to the global phenomenon with mass gatherings, movies, video remakes and “tweets.” However, some question whether his death deserves all the hype.

Gabby Hankinson, a sophomore at AHS said, “He was just a singer; he didn’t do anything spectacular except sing and dance.” Many others also share this indifferent feeling on the death of the “King of Pop.” However, countless other people heartily appreciate his memory and legacy.

AHS Dean of Students Hassan Mims, for example, said, “Michael Jackson is the only music entertainer who has affected the entire world. His music has touched lives in 200 plus countries; no other person has done that.” Others, although affected by Jackson’s death, feel his death was just over-exaggerated.

“It’s not worth making a show about; people are overreacting,” said freshman Luigi Paniagua.

Critics mirror the comment made by Paniagua. In his review titled “The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty’: It’s the family feud!” writer Glenn Garvin of the Miami Herald said “Somebody should tell these guys that sometimes you really can say goodbye.” Apparently, some at AHS would agree, others would still miss the “King of Pop.”