4 Science 4 2009.

*I just had to do this... I JUST HAD TO!*

I just bought my copy of the Galaxie magazine last Saturday and there was this really interesting article in it. Seeing all the buzz about Michael Jackson's death in 4S4 and how people go...

"I LOVE YOU MJ!!!"

"RIP, MJ!"

"Smooth criminal... "

Ok, self-declared MJ fans... ARE YOU REALLY A MJ FAN?

Where were YOU when MJ needed you?

Where were YOU when he needed you to buy his albums by the 10s of millions in his later years, when he was clawing desperately for money and he even had to foreclose the Neverland Ranch to pay off his debts???

Why weren't YOU thronging the streets and doing mass protest when he was accused (twice) of child molestation?

I'm pretty sure none of us 4S4ians did that.

Who are considered 'fans '? According to Wikipedia (>.<)...

"A fan, aficionado, or supporter is someone who has an intense, occasionally overwhelming liking and enthusiasm for a sporting club, person (usually a celebrity), group of persons, company, product, activity, work of art, idea, or trend. Fans of a particular thing or person constitute its fanbase or fandom. They often show their enthusiasm by starting a fan club, holding fan conventions, creating fanzines, writing fan mail, or promoting the object of their interest and attention."

Hmmm.... I'm pretty sure none of us did the following above too...

Like what Suzie Tan wrote, I don't really consider myself a MJ fan... I like his music though. I've watched him performed live in Malaysia back in 1997 on the idiot box. I downloaded a few of his songs into my phone EVEN BEFORE HE DIED. I enjoyed his music and his dance moves long before he died.

Am I considered a fan of MJ, even though I remembered watching him perform on TV and I asked my mum whether he was a 'guy' or a 'girl' twelve years ago? And even though I remembered singing along to Beat It and Billie Jean?

Am I going to pretend I was once a fan now that it's cool to do so?

HECK NO.

A fan would stand by his/her idol through thick and thin. I don't really consider myself a fan of MJ. But I am a fan of Paramore! :D

Proof? Well...

I did set up a Paramore fansite for their upcoming album, Brand New Eyes... (Link)

I did do a sketch on Paramore....

I hunted for Paramore's sophomore album, RIOT! and I DID IT! :)

I know Paramore's Playing God lyrics from Brand New Eyes even before the song is released. (It hasn't been released yet actually... haha...)

I know almost all of RIOT! songs by heart. I downloaded their demos, covers and songs from their debut album, All We Know Is Falling.

I can play four Paramore songs on the piano by heart...

I think I am considered a fan of Paramore.

BUT NOT A REAL FAN OF MJ.

I really feel sorry for him.

During his toughest time, very few fans were there for him. People constantly criticized him, called him pedophile, etc...

And now that he's DEAD... practically everyone goes 'googoo gaga' over him.

Some of you may be asking ... Why am I writing this?

Well, honestly, I'm tired of all the fuss about MJ. Now that he's dead, people are starting to listen to his songs, learning his dance moves, moonwalking, etc, etc, etc...

It's a really sad case and I really pity MJ.

*RIP, MJ. I may not be your biggest fan. But I'm proud to say that I enjoyed your music even before you passed away.*

~Rachael ;)

*hiding behind the sofa from objects being thrown at her*