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I read this negative article by a girl who's bitter about not getting a ticket for Michael's O2 concerts. She's using all types of negativity such as rumors of ill health and Michael being 50 to feel better about not getting a ticket. Please reply to her article, as some will be published in the paper on Monday. http://www.thelondonpaper.com/talk#
The London columnist: Insurance worker Amy Dyduch reckons Michael Jackson is past it despite desperately trying to get tickets for his show by Amy Dyduch. Friday, 13 March 2009 "THIS IS IT.” But as I sit at my computer at 7am, (and I’m not a morning person) waiting *desperately to buy a ticket for the singer’s last ever London show, I can’t help but wonder what “it” really is – and more importantly, does he still have it? My initial answer would be yes, this is Michael Jackson we’re talking about – the moonwalking, shape-shifting, legendary King of Pop... or at least he used to be.
As I come to the unsurprising realisation that I haven’t been quick enough, and am met with the “all the tickets for this show are currently unavailable” message, I *become bitterly optimistic about the situation – *reminiscent of the day I failed my first driving test (best drivers pass second time), and of course the classic, “I don’t believe in Valentine’s Day” on 14 February. Yes, Jackson is a superstar, but can he still pull off a *moon-walking 360 spin, *followed by a grab of the crotch and a tip of the hat at 50? Somehow, I doubt it.
The last time Jackson *performed in London in 2006 he disappointed fans by singing only a few lines of Heal the World, so what is it that makes people think he’s going to be any better just a few years later? Are people expecting the black shoe, white sock-wearing icon from the 80s to dazzle with spectacular display of dancing and vocally outstanding singing?
The more likely outcome is we’ll be met with the *past-it pop star who’ll recite a couple of lines from Billie Jean, do a half-hearted two step, then fall and break his back while attempting the signature moonwalk which gave him his big “break” in the first place, leaving fans utterly disappointed and paramedics frantically rushing to his aid.
Jackson is on the verge of creating music history and with more dates being added by the second, he’s set to make a pretty hefty wad. It’s clearly no secret that Jacko’s a bit strapped for cash at the moment and with the way ticket sales are going there’s no doubt that this little piggy will be singing “hee hee hee” all the way home. The Bank of England ought to turn to Michael Jackson during this time of financial upheaval. Credit crunch – he sure knows how to Beat It.
Amy Dyduch, 18, works in insurance
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As I come to the unsurprising realisation that I haven’t been quick enough, and am met with the “all the tickets for this show are currently unavailable” message, I *become bitterly optimistic about the situation – *reminiscent of the day I failed my first driving test (best drivers pass second time), and of course the classic, “I don’t believe in Valentine’s Day” on 14 February. Yes, Jackson is a superstar, but can he still pull off a *moon-walking 360 spin, *followed by a grab of the crotch and a tip of the hat at 50? Somehow, I doubt it.
The last time Jackson *performed in London in 2006 he disappointed fans by singing only a few lines of Heal the World, so what is it that makes people think he’s going to be any better just a few years later? Are people expecting the black shoe, white sock-wearing icon from the 80s to dazzle with spectacular display of dancing and vocally outstanding singing?
The more likely outcome is we’ll be met with the *past-it pop star who’ll recite a couple of lines from Billie Jean, do a half-hearted two step, then fall and break his back while attempting the signature moonwalk which gave him his big “break” in the first place, leaving fans utterly disappointed and paramedics frantically rushing to his aid.
Jackson is on the verge of creating music history and with more dates being added by the second, he’s set to make a pretty hefty wad. It’s clearly no secret that Jacko’s a bit strapped for cash at the moment and with the way ticket sales are going there’s no doubt that this little piggy will be singing “hee hee hee” all the way home. The Bank of England ought to turn to Michael Jackson during this time of financial upheaval. Credit crunch – he sure knows how to Beat It.
Amy Dyduch, 18, works in insurance
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