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Via Michelle.

This is what a douchebag looks like when it takes on human form:

Beyonce, however, makes up for it:

Twenty-five years ago, Michael Jackson was literally at the top of the world. Thriller became one of the top selling records of all time. There was seemingly no limit to the heights he could achieve. Despite his vast musical talent, he was never able to fully recapture the fire that sent Thriller skyrocketing to the top.

Something else happened, too. Over the years, Jackson became famous, not for his musical talent, but for being a walking, talking freakshow. His extravagance and indiscretion led to a variety of problems – including several allegations of child molestation.

I can only guess at what caused such a dramatic and ultimately fatal fall. However, I can say that the person who died yesterday was not the Michael Jackson whose music I enjoyed in my younger years; that person died long ago, and that is the person I will choose to remember when I think of Michael Jackson.

I hope the day will be a lighter highway
For friends are found on every road
Can you ever think of any better way
For the lost and weary travellers to go

Making friends for the world to see
Let the people know you got what you need
With a friend at hand you will see the light
If your friends are there then everything’s all right

It seems to me a crime that we should age
These fragile times should never slip us by
A time you never can or shall erase
As friends together watch their childhood fly

I’m Still Standing
by Elton John 

You could never know what it’s like
Your blood like winter freezes just like ice
And there’s a cold lonely light that shines from you
You’ll wind up like the wreck you hide behind that mask you use

And did you think this fool could never win
Well look at me, I’m coming back again
I got a taste of love in a simple way
And if you need to know while I’m still standing you just fade away

Don’t you know I’m still standing better than I ever did
Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid
I’m still standing after all this time
Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind

I’m still standing yeah yeah yeah
I’m still standing yeah yeah yeah

Once I never could hope to win
You starting down the road leaving me again
The threats you made were meant to cut me down
And if our love was just a circus you’d be a clown by now

Bonus: How long did it take you to get there?

 No Googling allowed.