Politicians have inherently combative positions. They have an automatically installed base of detractors, unlike entertainers. Every kid in every third world country can do moves from Thriller and sing Billy Jean beginning to end.

Ask them what they loved about (the very great) President Reagan and you'll get some stares.

As for Farrah Fawcett, she announced her demise and literally broadcast it to the world. There were several weeks for the public and the media to mourn her very sad ending. It was fully expected, so the coverage was spread out instead of concentrated.



Most of the guys on this forum are pretty old. I'm under 30, so MJ's work shaped a lot of my childhood.