On Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 3:04 PM, Kevin M.<[email protected]> wrote: > > On Tue, Jul 7, 2009 at 11:54 AM, Steve Baxley<[email protected]> wrote: >> I am not watching it as I am just burned out over the overcoverage by >> a media that just ...ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH! > > Uh oh. Anyone know where Steve lives? He may require medical attention.
I tried to write something about the following, but words completely fail me. This crossed on the AP national wires. I thought it was a joke. AP-Michael Jackson-Chatter Seen and heard at Jackson's memorial service LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The unprecedented public memorial for Michael Jackson drew fans, stars, onlookers, street vendors and countless police officers. A glimpse into the scene outside and inside Staples Center: ------ As fans slowly file into Staples Center, the jumbo screens overhead show an image of a smiling Michael Jackson and read, "In loving memory of Michael Jackson King of Pop, 1958-2009." ------ Holders of VIP tickets slipped through a side door to access their premier seats. The usher working the VIP door says, "Have your tickets out please, unless you're Janet Jackson." ------ Smokey Robinson just arrived, followed by Verne Troyer in a tiny wheelchair. ------ The Rev. Jesse Jackson was welcomed by a smattering of applause. When Kobe Bryant walked into the arena, the crowd erupted in cheers. ------ When a voice over the loudspeaker says the service is about to start, the entire stadium hushes to a whisper. ------ Audience members stand and sing along with Mariah Carey and Trey Lorenz, reprising their cover of "I'll Be There." Many are shooting it with handheld cameras. ------ Fans continue to file in, more than 45 minutes after the service began. ------ Coroner Ed Winter, who's investigating Jackson's death, just took a seat inside Staples. ------ A sign-language interpreter translates the service for a small group of fans. ------ Don King just came in -- an hour late! (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 07-07-09 1335CDT -- -- Ben Scripps [email protected] --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
