Since Michael Jackson’s death last week, the media has been flooded with stories, rumors, and overkill reporting on his life, his death, and his curiosities.
I’m sick of it.
My distaste of the over-saturation culminated on Tuesday with a “breaking news” email alert from CNN that commented: “At memorial service in L.A., Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris says he was ‘the best father you could ever imagine.’” And CNN’s on-air “breaking news” that the Jackson family motorcade was leaving Los Angeles. These stories are as breaking news as the lawn outside my apartment getting mowed because the grass grew a couple inches. Big effing deal.
His music was great; he made history with his music; he touched many lives. I understand that and don’t wish to devalue it. But please stop with the constant coverage and mentioning of him. There are more important things in the world to talk about.