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myLot reputation of 92/100. worldwise1 (6079)   ranked 1,110 out of 37,907 in life5 months ago

I have a favorite radio talk show that I have listened to late-night for several years. I tuned into the show during the early-morning hours yesterday as I usually do. The weekend hosts are not the regular weeknight host, but there is one that I liked fairly well. I have changed my opinion of him now, however, because he put on what I would describe as a circus sideshow Sunday morning. He trotted out this charlatan who claims to have been in direct contact with Michael Jackson since his death and he proceeded to "communicate" with MJ right on the air. To add insult to injury the host and listeners were then invited to "ask Michael questions." I did not immediately turn the show off because I think I was in shock. Did these people calling in actually believe that they were speaking directly with MJ? Then I concluded: If the response to this quack was any indication of how gullible people are then it's easy to understand how so many vicious rumors about Michael grew legs in the first place. The saddest part of all about the matter was that the host proclaims himself to be a preacher. I will never again listen to the show when he is hosting it. Do you believe that people can be so gullible?

 
 
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tags:  radio trash, shambles and charlatans, death, sheeple, gullible people
 
1. Apple1 (95)   ranked 11,600 out of 37,907 in life   5 months ago

I do believe that people can be so gullible. But I would have turned it off, too.


myLot reputation of 92/100. worldwise1 (6079)   ranked 1,110 out of 37,907 in life  5 months ago

Yes, Apple, that's true, and I really should have turned it off.

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2. myLot reputation of 98/100. amybrezik (1085)   ranked 7,084 out of 37,907 in life   5 months ago

That is ridiculou but I can't say that i am shocked. People try to profit off of the death of famous people and the gulibilty of their fans all the time. At some point the fans have to realize they are being dooped. Good for you for turning it off.


myLot reputation of 92/100. worldwise1 (6079)   ranked 1,110 out of 37,907 in life  5 months ago

That is so true, amybrezik! In some areas there is just no decency left.

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3. myLot reputation of 78/100. spalladino (8812)   ranked 410 out of 37,907 in life   5 months ago

Yes, I believe that people can be very gullible...especially people who don't want to believe the truth for whatever reason. I applaud you for deciding not to listen to this person ever again. Most folks know who Howard Stern is but few remember when he was a shock jock in Washington, D.C. There was a tragic airplane crash in the area during the winter where a jet hit a bridge on take off and ended up in the Potomac River. Many people were killed...some of them were never found. Many bystanders risked their lives jumping into the frozen water trying to save those who were trying to swim to shore. The Metro area was in shock...it was terribly sad...and the DAY AFTER this tragedy, Howard called the airline and asked if the 14th. street bridge was going to be a permanent stop. He was run out of town because so many people were disgusted by his actions. I had been a fan but never listened to him again after that.


myLot reputation of 92/100. worldwise1 (6079)   ranked 1,110 out of 37,907 in life  5 months ago

I am familiar with that story, spalladino, and it truly was shocking. I firmly believe that the people in the media whom we trust to provide accurate and unbiased reports on things like this have to be held to that standard.

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4. myLot reputation of 97/100. ShellyB (3008)   ranked 1,314 out of 37,907 in life   5 months ago

I believe that some people want to believe in something so bad, that yes, they would believe in that preacher too, tho I have to admit this is the first time that I hear a preacher talking to the death, let it be regular people or famous,
I would have listen because I love ghost stories and would like to know what this preacher thought Michael would have said.
(I do believe in mediums, good mediums however are hard to find, and it is just not me saying this, but I have heard it from a lot of people).


myLot reputation of 92/100. worldwise1 (6079)   ranked 1,110 out of 37,907 in life  5 months ago

My problem with this, ShelbyB, is in the negative attitude taken by the show's host, and although I somewhat believe in paranormal happenings, I feel this show was inappropriate.


myLot reputation of 97/100. ShellyB (3008)   ranked 1,314 out of 37,907 in life  5 months ago

I think then you are right, I am not even sure what the preacher was thinking or how he was talking anyways.

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5. myLot reputation of 75/100. heathcliff (791)   ranked 3,435 out of 37,907 in life   5 months ago

I'm not surprised. In fact, I can't believe there isn't a show right now offering to connect fans to their favorite deceased stars, kind-of a celebrity Crossing Over. It is only a matter of time probably.


myLot reputation of 92/100. worldwise1 (6079)   ranked 1,110 out of 37,907 in life  5 months ago

I agree, heathcliff, and I think it's such a shame.

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6. myLot reputation of 97/100. OceanTiara (2963)   ranked 320 out of 37,907 in life   5 months ago

Oh Dear World, what a shambles that sounds like..what an insult to anyone's intelligence. I have an idea of what you are speaking of, those who make false claims, chalatans, as you so aptly put it.
I haven't hear the terminology in years, but it sums up a lot of what is aired now.
What a disgrace to a beautiful memory.
No, I agree, don,t bother watching those fools ever again.
Only in America World right? This is what I think about things like the 'Jerry Springer Wrestling Show' for instance..what are other people all around the world making of this country of ours?
It really is disgusting.


myLot reputation of 92/100. worldwise1 (6079)   ranked 1,110 out of 37,907 in life  5 months ago

All of these goings on contribute to the world's negative impression of the United States, in general, Ocean. There is a limit to everything - and this was definitely over the top!

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7. myLot reputation of 92/100. mikeysmom (1925)   ranked 6,931 out of 37,907 in life   5 months ago

wow that is unbelievable and just beyond disgusting. no respect for the dead and no respect for the living either. i find it sad that anyone would buy into this but you are right about many people being gullible and easily swayed. would not want any of them on my jury if i was being tried for a crime.


myLot reputation of 92/100. worldwise1 (6079)   ranked 1,110 out of 37,907 in life  5 months ago

It is sad to see how people will so easily follow along the path on which they are led, mikeysmom. They should realize that this only serves to add fuel to the fire.

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8. myLot reputation of 97/100. celticeagle (4435)   ranked 951 out of 37,907 in life   5 months ago

I think you have answered your own question. Obviously people can be that guillible. Even you were drawn in for a time. Alot of radio shows have to be dramatic and agressive to get the popularity so the radio show will stay on the air. This sort of trash brings in all sorts of people who enjoy the sensationalism. It is sad but some listeners really believe it as well.


myLot reputation of 92/100. worldwise1 (6079)   ranked 1,110 out of 37,907 in life  5 months ago

Well, celticeagle, believe me when I say that I wasted no time in voicing my displeasure of the whole thing to the show, and to the host. I don't deceive myself that it will make any big difference, but I am not the one to remain silent when an injustice has been done!


myLot reputation of 97/100. celticeagle (4435)   ranked 951 out of 37,907 in life  5 months ago

Go Girl! And if we don't nothing changes.

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9. myLot reputation of 94/100. marguicha (3398)   ranked 2,938 out of 37,907 in life   5 months ago

I wish people learned to let dead people rest in peace. What you are telling is a shame and it should be against the law.


myLot reputation of 92/100. worldwise1 (6079)   ranked 1,110 out of 37,907 in life  5 months ago

There really ought to be a law against this sort of thing, marguicha.

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10. myLot reputation of 97/100. Aurone (2545)   ranked 282 out of 37,907 in life   5 months ago

Yep. Happens every day. People lose lots and lots of money to people like that.


myLot reputation of 92/100. worldwise1 (6079)   ranked 1,110 out of 37,907 in life  5 months ago

I don't understand how people can live with themselves, Aurone, when they participate in such blatant deceptions.


myLot reputation of 97/100. Aurone (2545)   ranked 282 out of 37,907 in life  5 months ago

me neither. Its a both an monetary abuse and an emotional abuse.

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