Michael Jackson Death Photo Published
Is "Viewing" the Body in the Michael Jackson Death Photo a Modern Continuance of Tradition?
But why? Why is there such an interest in a Michael Jackson death photo? Or, for that matter, a David Carradine death photo? Is it simply morbid curiosity?
Morbid curiosity can explain why many attempt to find evidence of a person's death and look at a person who has died. Psychologists explain morbid curiosity various ways, among them a coping mechanism while mourning, a means to come to terms with one's own inevitable death, or an instinctive reaction to loss.
Some consider morbid curiosity a sick obsession with death and the processes of dying. And although this could explain a few individual's seemingly perverse addiction to observing something like a Michael Jackson death photo, a shocking car accident, or even images of the Metrorail crash in Washington this past week, most do not obsess. They simply observe, mentally assimilate and codify the experience, and literally move on with their lives.
Morbid curiosity incorporates confirmation of death. Seeing a Michael Jackson death photo confirms that the "King of Pop" is actually dead (unless the photo is a hoax, but that is a different topic altogether). People touched by the life of Michael Jackson and his music felt a sense of loss at his passing. Some even went through a phase of denial. A death photo helps many reach an acceptance phase.
The Michael Jackson death photo released by "Entertainment Tonight" showed the "King of Pop" being worked on by paramedics to keep the singer alive. Michael Jackson had collapsed in his home in Holmby Hills (Los Angeles) of an apparent cardiac arrest. Subsequent attempts to resuscitate his heart by a resident physician led to a 911 call. Jackson was rushed to UCLA Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead.
The exact circumstances surrounding the "King of Pop's" death are still relatively uncertain. The results of a three-hour autopsy conducted Friday was deferred until toxicology tests can determine if traces of drugs found in the late pop star's system contributed to his death. The doctor, Conrad Murray, who was at Michael Jackson's home when he collapsed was nowhere to be found after the 911 call. His sudden disappearance has caused authorities to seek him out for questioning. CNN announced that officials have been in touch with Conrad Murray and that an interview had been set up.
The curiosity over the death of Michael Jackson and the seemingly morbid searches for his death photo can also be explained in a traditional way as well. As part of the confirmation of death, it is within the traditions of many cultures that they participate in a "viewing" of the deceased during mourning. Searching for Michael Jackson's death photo (or David Carradine's, or Anna Nicole Smith's, or Heath Ledger's, etc.) can be seen as a modern method of "viewing" and paying one's last respects to the dead.
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Michael Jackson death photo exclusive to "Entertainment Tonight."
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Post a CommentMichael has had a rough life people,he couldnt rest when he was alive.LEAVE THE MAN REST IN PEACE.
MICHAEL JACKSON IS ALIVE THIS PROVES IT SO WAKE UP EVERYONE AND GO SEE THIS VIDEO PRODUCED BY MICHAEL HIMSELF.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akLBsd72jB8
He is gone. He was the greatest entertainer we will ever know! Let him rest in peace. He had too much "gossip" to contend with while he was alive. He was a very sensitive, creative, loving human being. If anyone doesn't have anything nice to say..don't say it. Remember his families feelings and how you would feel when you lose a member of your family. He did more in his short lifetime than people do in a long life span. So let's quit the green eyed monster comments and let him rest in peace. Don't make fun of someone who was beaten by his father. His reward is his fans all love him and he worked very hard to please everyone. He gave 100%. How much does everyone else give for their people besides our troops? Rest in peace Michael...you are in our thoughts and prayers and may God forgive your critics!
mr dan i wanna comment on sumthin you said. you said that most everyone is talkin to michael like he is still alive. like sayin things like [i love you michael] and like {you are the best} thats because he is and he is still alive in our hearts tooo. dont you still talk and say {i love you ] to some of your deceased relatives. just leave it alone you will never win this game. lol
Dan,
You refer to Michael Jackson' fans as FREEKS....in my opinion YOU ARE THE ONE SPEAKING LIKE A FREEK....YOU are the one that is commenting and reading what his grieving and mourning fans are doing or saying to express their loss. This is America I am a USN Veteran, I fought for Freedom of speech your right to say what you want that includes Michael Jackson's fans as well. So learn some respect of others Rights and Freedoms, no need to be rude!
Jade Rousseau
USN Service Disabled Veteran
HIRO Staffing Solutions
I am going to report this site for it's misleading tactics to receive hits
since i start to keep ma eyes on cristiano..i reli 4got bout MJ..i awez talk to ma frens bout cristiano..but no once i talked bout MJ...!!!hmm..love MJ n feel soo sorry to him alott..his a KING OF POP 4evr..!!no 1 cn replace him...SO SORRY MJ!!!ur the best man ever in tis world...!!
thankz to this site..that help me to share my feelingzz..
i love MJ 4evr...love him soo muchh..!!m only 13 tis year..now only i realised it n feel bout he was gone..b4 tis ma fav footballer cristiano blocked ma eyes..hmm...i felt reali srry to MJ...love u..may u Rest.In.Peace!!
It's got to be the worst for his family. That photo is everywhere, and like those that knew and loved him want to relive that? Not to mention what that probably does to his kids EVERY time they see it.