Oh, this one is all about his shoulders for me. The whole thing is glorious but, omg, his shoulders. Too much. He's too much of everything.
Jesus his shoulders and the thrusting...
Oh GOD… I would give literally anything to be his hand in this clip… or just from, like, 1980 forward
sw23 made my day with the mature Michael photos. Returning the favour.
My title for this gif is "His FAAAAACE!"
And I can't believe that I could have sexy thoughts when he's singing MITM, but there you go. Jesus take the wheel....
His walk is without question one of the sexiest things I’ve ever seen in my life
I swear if he walked towards me like that...the things I would do lol
When you say specific versions, do you mean eras? I love every era, but the one that gets to me a bit more than the others isn’t an era at all it’s the year 1999 (I wouldn’t use the word preference though) this video just does things to meLOL i am glad that you like them!! They are wild, but they are from my whole heart lol I totally understand about how its comforting to find fans as obsessed as you. I am still shocked on a daily basis at how intense my obsession actually is. It has literally taken over my entire being and I am fully embracing it. It doesn't feel reasonable, but I know this is just Michael's effect so what can be done lol.
Also, I completely understand being shy about posting in here! If 'liking' the posts is the most comfortable you ever are in this thread, I think that's ok!
However!
It has been made clear that each of us who are regular participants in the manhood landscape have some preferences, or rather, specific versions of Michael, or moments from Michael that drive us to absolute lunacy. I mean we all think he is amazing through every era, but you know, we still like what we like...
If you ever feel up for it, you should share yours!!
well I suppose I mean eras, but I guess the reason I said versions is because even within certain eras there are specific moments, or looks, that drive me more insane than others lol. Like for example, he rocked multiple hairstyles during the HIStory era and I'm not in love with all of them, but some of them make me weep with love haha. Preference would probably be too strong of a word, though, because he IS amazing in all eras!
Literally every Dangerous performance does things to me...the hat action and the suit and tie JFC!! This is exactly it. I’m on the MJ twitter community, which is huge. There’s many that know about the forum. I think they just prefer not to be on a forum (I understand the format isn’t for everyone). I’m sure there’s ones that don’t know about it (most likely the very younger ones) but I haven’t come across anyone that doesn’t. I forgot how I heard about this forum honestly it could’ve been twitter, tumblr, or I just came across it because I’m obsessed and Google about this man every dayI had no idea you were a mod! That is so awesome
I understand why you say that about people in their early 20s and teens being here. I think you're right in that the concept of forums, rather than a social network, is kind of lost on them. However, I don't think it's because of a lack of interest in longer form things. Like, I don't think they necessarily require stuff via TikTok lengths, but that's what they are given. The fans on Reddit, who are almost all quite young, are insanely knowledgable about Michael and have consumed SO much content and done SO much research. I truly just don't think people know this forum exists if they became a fan past a certain point in time. I mean the only reason I found it was because of searching for a place to talk about Michael's sexiness lol. But the fan communities are so big throughout every social media outlet that I imagine they just never felt the need to search beyond it! I have told a few people about it though and I know at least a few others have joined this forum because of me lol. I will evangelize all day for Michael and this forum! I don't care! lol
but I never went on it but I think there was a tweet about the forum or a tweet from the forum that made made me eventually take a look and I made an account in March. I’m convinced it’s because they’re kids (sorry if that word offends any teens here) because it’s always minors that have that behavior. I’ve been looking for a better MJ community. Twitter and instagram aren’t the greatest communities. I wanted a community that felt as safe as the tumblr community I was in around 2011 (it died in like 2014 or something) but I kind of gave up hope lol then I finally came on here and it made me so happy because I really, really wanted a healthy mj fan environment that made me feel safe. I always say that one day I’m going to leave the mj twitter community and stay on here lolIt’s okay to talk about it (from what I gather). I’m sorry to hear that you went through that. I also experienced sexual abuse (I’m a CSA victim, but it’s happened in my teen years also) and it’s not easy to cope with.
we were just like this thread and I think it was a good experience mentally because it helped me explore my sexuality more and figure myself out because I was almost convinced I mayve been lesbian lmao
This is exactly it. I’m on the MJ twitter community, which is huge some people and there’s many that know about the forum. I think they just prefer not to be on a forum (I understand the format isn’t for everyone). I’m sure there’s ones that don’t know about it (most likely the very younger ones) but I haven’t come across anyone that doesn’t. I forgot how I heard about this forum honestly it could’ve been twitter, tumblr, or I just came across it because I’m obsessed and Google about this man every day
I don’t come on here often, but when I do it’s probably for a few minutes lol I always feel a sense of tranquil when I come on. It’s a much better environment. MJ twitter is just full of drama: There’s a fight about everything if it’s not about music opinions, it’s about the allegations (which is triggering for me), or his personal life, or something a fan has said and it’s like my goodness
It’s okay to talk about it (from what I gather). I’m sorry to hear that you went through that. I also experienced sexual abuse (I’m a CSA victim, but it’s happened in my teen years also) and it’s not easy to cope with.
It’s actually nice to hear someone say he was their first sexual experience because I feel like I can relate to someone because he was my sexual awakening but I didn’t tell anyone because I thought they would think it’s comical. I was trying to figure out my sexuality when I was a kid. I knew I loved women, but very seldom I liked men. I assume my lack of attraction at the time may’ve been because of my past, but then I found Michael and WOW. Then I found the mj tumblr community with what we used to call mj pervs (all of you remind me of them LOL) and that was something else
No wonder that’s why I like you so much lol 30+ MJ fans have always have made me feel the safest! I surrounded myself with them when I was on my first online mj community which was tumblr in like 2011. I was always more comfortable around people who are 30 and up rather than my own age (24) or younger (quite like how Michael is with children). I think Gen Z are just unnecessarily mean people.
I try my best to ignore it. I think I’ve gotten so immune to most of it because I’ve been seeing it over and over since I was younger. It’s always the same stuff, but sometimes it gets to me when people tweet certain things.This community however is just lovely. It feels so much more mature. There are serious discussions, great personalities, and people wanting to and willing to think deeply about Michael. Personally, I have not had a negative experience on here yet. So I think if it makes you feel tranquil, you should totally indulge in this one
Oh, btw, I also Google Michael almost daily too lol. But sometimes I avoid it because one of the toughest things about being a Michael fan is sorting through the garbage and lies about him and discovering what is actually true. I don't think anyone has ever been used for clout as often as him -- how many people have made entire careers, or reached fame, solely because of what they say about him? It's crazy.
The manips are awful
I don’t believe people make them much anymore, but around the time I was in tumblr they were really popular. It’s really weird they do that. I understand you completely! It sounds it’s really tough going through an experience like that and I’m so happy Michael helped you!! I gotcha more talk about how hot he is less heavy stuff LOL
Haha aww, that's sweet of you to say! I totally relate though. When I was in my 20s, most of my closer friends were much older than me (some in their 40s-50s or older). I always felt more comfortable with older people too. Now that I'm in my 30s though, I'm pretty much fine with everyone (one of the great thing about getting older lol). I'm actually a college professor so I spend A LOT of time with Gen Z and I have to be honest - I straight up love them lol. I get what you are saying about the meanness though. I hear about that a lot from them. They seem to deeply hate themselves (both as individuals and generationally) which makes me very sad. But I still adore them lol.
I do NOT understand...he was so fucking sexy already. Literally, why would anyone change anything?! Sometimes when I watch him I literally find myself saying out loud, "My god, you are perfect" or "he's so beautiful!!" or "he's so fucking sexy, I can't exist"... yes, these are actually things I audibly utter into the world with literally no one else around LOLThe manips are awful
Happy to talk anytime via private messages though, if you want
This is so awesome! What subject do you teach (if you don’t mind sharing)? I wish I was in my 30s becajse I’m studying to become a child therapist and probably won’t get there until then LOL. I love the career and can’t wait to follow Michael’s message and heal children. But I always said I’d be a college psychology professor if I didn’t want to do therapy anymore.
Ofc, I’ll keep that in mind! You can also message me whenever <3I do NOT understand...he was so fucking sexy already. Literally, why would anyone change anything?! Sometimes when I watch him I literally find myself saying out loud, "My god, you are perfect" or "he's so beautiful!!" or "he's so fucking sexy, I can't exist"... yes, these are actually things I audibly utter into the world with literally no one else around LOL
Happy to talk anytime via private messages though, if you want
Earlier today I read Mikky Dee's account of going to see J5 in 1973. Amazing, fabulous, cannot recommend it enough. She saw them in Brisbane and since I am currently still wildly obsessed with Brisbane I found that fabulously exciting. No, it really doesn't take much to get me going, lol.
Ohhh I am very excited to read that account! I just haven't had a chance to yet... I want a very detailed account about attending the Bad tour too. It blows my mind any fans would be bothered by hearing about other people's experiences of Michael live. While it may destroy me emotionally to know I will never have that experience, I crave to understand it so badly and I just want to know everything I can about it! Especially if it involves sweat... (yes, it always comes back to sweat).
.... especially if that sweat lands on someone
We need to talk about this. All of it.
Umm I could write an entire dissertation on each individual feature and it would not be enough. I’d have to invent a new language in the process though.
Agree. When I say 'we need to talk about it' I don't really know what I mean cos how do you do that? I *think* I mean, 'I want to talk about it' which isn't the same thing.
I completely understand this dilemma. I could replace a large portion of the topics I discuss every day with discussions of Michael’s individual physical features (or really anything about him) and I would be fine with that lol. Yet, on some level I don’t know how to talk about any of it either.
