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To say that Michael Jackson is an unusual guy would be an understatement. The Gloved One has been the object of a lot of attention over the past few years and hardly any of it has been positive. But other than that one baby-dangling incident, he has mostly managed to keep his life as a parent to his three kids a mystery.Like many celebs, Jackson tries to protect his children from the glare of the spotlight. But in true Michael Jackson style, he goes about it in the most bizarre way. Since his first child was born in 1997, Jackson has employed a variety of disguises for his kids to wear when facing the public. We've seen photos of them with their little faces completely covered by blankets, veils and masks. And while some fairly recent photos showing the children without disguises seemed to indicate that Jackson was over the whole "don't look at my kids" thing, this one right here proves he is not.
The photo, taken at a Beverly Hills medical center, shows Michael alongside one of his children, who is wearing what appears to be a surgical cap on his or her face. If he was trying to blend in and not draw attention, he failed miserably.
Little children often like to dress up and wear crazy clothes in public, so I have always thought his kids probably enjoyed wearing those wacky disguises. But his kids are now 7, 11 and 12 years old and I can't help but wonder how this constant elaborate hiding affects them. And what, exactly, is Jacko trying to accomplish by covering them up like this? Is he being protective or just weird?
When you consider the fact that Michael Jackson is a huge celebrity known all around the world, it is striking how little is known about his children. I suppose for the children's sake, that is a good thing. But don't you ever wonder just how they are doing living in Michael's world? Do you worry for them just a little bit?
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3-31-2009 @ 9:27AM
Kate said...I respect Michael Jackson's creative work (have downloaded some of his albums at http://rapidqueen.com rapidshare search engine), but will never understand him as a person either concerning his looks or his public behavior.
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3-31-2009 @ 10:24AM
ninainindia said...I any non famous person would make their child go out like that CPS would be called. Apparently he can do whatever he wants because he is (was?) rich and famous.
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4-01-2009 @ 1:43PM
JHZ said...I wonder how the mothers (I believe there were 2) of these poor children feel now about their decision to carry and then give up these poor children for money?? Their part in this mess should not be ignored...is there really any amount of money worth signing over your child to this nut??...SAD...This goes beyond overprotective...this is plain insanity, and borders on emotional and psychological abuse. Poor kids...
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