Shocked and appalled!
By worldwise1
@worldwise1 (14885)
United States
June 29, 2009 2:18pm CST
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?
1 person likes this
8 responses
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
30 Jun 09
Your favorite radio show happens to be my favorite radio show. I was also shocked.
I think that some media are able to communicate with the other site, but I agree it was way too much....
1 person likes this

@polachicago (18716)
• United States
4 Jul 09
yes, I agree, the show is going way too far...
I stopped listening to radio shows the same way I stopped watching TV....
I keep up with music only...
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
4 Jul 09
I will miss listening to the show, pola, but I've heard some other things on this show of late that had me re-thinking my dedication to it. This was the straw that broke the camel's back, and I will no longer listen to this show.



@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
2 Jul 09
I don't understand how people can live with themselves, Aurone, when they participate in such blatant deceptions.
1 person likes this

@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
3 Jul 09
My friend, there are some people who are so dumb that they would not recognise the truth if it stared em straight in the eye or kicked them in the backside. Of course same goes for a bunch of rubbish too. Some folk will believe everything they hear on the radio or television. Some people's view of reality is definitely skewed.
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
4 Jul 09
I've found that to be true, Ms Tickle, and as much as I would like to change it I know that it is impossible.
1 person likes this
@celticeagle (189927)
• Boise, Idaho
30 Jun 09
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.
1 person likes this
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
2 Jul 09
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!
1 person likes this
@kprofgames (3089)
• United States
30 Jun 09
What I think is sadder than all those gullible people? Is a network that would pull a stunt like that for ratings! There is an air of respect that needs to be done. Him being a minister should understand that. I don't blame you for switching that off. I was done in poor taste, enough so that I would have written to the station manager and expressed myself.
Gullible poeple? There always will be. But a radio station the prys on people. Sorry that is just so many shades of wrong.
1 person likes this
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
4 Jul 09
This show has been a favorite of mine for several years, kprofgames, and I agonized about this over the past days before finally deciding to abandon it altogether. I feel that I made the right choice.
@xxYANGIRExx (5)
• United States
30 Jun 09
Oh wow.I can't believe people would do that.I mean,not only is it WAY too soon,but people should know that those "psychics" on radios and such aren't anything real or special...
1 person likes this
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
4 Jul 09
I don't believe that any reputable psychic would have participated in such a farce, xx.
@heathcliff (1415)
• United States
29 Jun 09
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.
1 person likes this
@cobra1368 (702)
• United States
30 Jun 09
Yes, I do believe people to be very gullible, because most people aren't really people at all, but instead are simply sheeple. Baaaaaaa...
It is sad, but such is life.









