So, the internet is pretty much the funniest thing ever. I hate to start a post that is essentially centered around the death of another human being with the word “funniest” included in the first sentence, but it’s strangely fitting in this subject matter.
Let’s rewind a bit.
I’ll be honest in saying that my Michael Jackson memories are split right down the middle. Half of me remembers growing up, jamming to ‘Black and White,’ ‘Jam,’ ‘Man In the Mirror,’ ‘Thriller,’ and ‘Bad.’ However, this other part of me remembers nothing but his legal proceedings. I don’t particularly need, or care to, dive into that subject considering it’s (very) well-known, but as many positive memories I have of The King of Pop’s career, they are equally as tainted.
This leads me to the “funny.”
So, I log into Facebook this evening and see a post from a friend of mine from Tallahassee who I spent about 5 years or so playing hockey with. His posted item mentions CNN, Michael Jackson, a website domain name, and ten million dollars. Yes, as in $10,000,000. Frankly, I didn’t know what to think at first so I went ahead and clicked on the link and saw my buddy sitting there explaining his dilemma. Scott’s a good guy, and honestly, what person in this economy wouldn’t want to make a ‘little’ side money? I know I would, considering the state of my current occupational situation. So, not only was this URL registered thru GoDaddy.com (Check it! it made its way onto eBay for a nominal fee.
How funny is the internet, honestly? However, it doesn’t end there.
Apparently now, eBay has taken it upon themselves to take down the auction. When I first learned of the goings-on, not only did I search for Scott’s listing, I searched for others like it to compare. All of the prices were in the relatively same outlandish ballpark, but now, eBay has taken it amongst themselves to remove his listing; citing “Violation of Terms of Service. I’d be curious as to how many of the other of the Michael Jackson related auctions have been removed in the last two days.
This is not intended to minimalize Michael’s death, but is there anyone else out there who thinks this whole situation is unheard of?
