Michael Jackson being hero worshipped at Primary School gives me the ick.

CornishIrish · 2026-11-10T16:16:40+00:00

Probably said before but this week it feels worse. After the recent movie and clearly after some teachers encouraging it the kids at the localprimary school are obsessed with Michael Jackson and the school really seem to be encouraging it with almost constant playlists of his music. So bizarre to have a peado’s music blaring out and little kids dancing about at the same time they are having stranger danger assemblies. With Walliams in the news and Brand going away and both openly being predators it seems this all feels super depressing.

Casualuser · Today 16:19

I agree op.

ChillyNGrateful · Today 16:23

MJ was never convicted but where there’s smoke there’s fire. His drug abuse is also problematic.
Have you spoken to admin about your views? Have you spoken to your children?
I had hoped his music would have died with him.

GoodGirlFaith · Today 16:24

How often is music blaring out in primary school?

I support any music that gets kids moving around and dancing, and smiling.

We don't know that MJ di the things he was accused of. I have looked into it all before and found the fact that he wanted a criminal trial quite compelling in his favour (I think I have remembered that correctly). One accuser I recall also stated as an adult that he had lied.

BatchCookBabe · Today 16:25

Michael Jackson songs are being played in primary schools, in 2026?

How odd.

PullingOutHair123 · Today 16:26

Many people are able to separate the art from the artist. You may choose not to, but many can.

I also feel uneasy picking "only" on Jackson, when going back into history many artists across many genres had questionable morals (especially by todays standards), yet we still celebrate their art.

Plus, whether we agree or not, Jackson was not found guilty in a court of law. We have to respect that at some level, or there is no point in having courts. Even if (and yes, they definitely do) get it wrong on occasions. Otherwise we are in vigilante territory. Although had he lived, I do wonder if the case would have gone back to court.

MrsKateColumbo · Today 16:31

No other children rapist gets defended on MN as much as MJ (as brilliant as he was). Rightly posters point out how rare false rape claims are, how conviction rate does not represent the crimes. Yet MJ gets a free pass because he was so gifted. Nowhere else would small children victims now grown adults nit be believed

Whammyammy · Today 16:34

I totally agree. He was a great musician, but creepy around children, accusations of disgusting behaviour, not convicted but that's down to paying out millions for it to go away..... ultra creep.

scramalam · Today 16:36

I work in a school and for us it has come from home rather than school. We've had loads come in obsessed with MJ and his music having watched it at home. Lots dressed up as MJ for halloween and then the music and the dance moves pass between the kids. Very weird and makes me quite uncomfortable.

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PullingOutHair123 · Today 16:26

Many people are able to separate the art from the artist. You may choose not to, but many can.

I also feel uneasy picking "only" on Jackson, when going back into history many artists across many genres had questionable morals (especially by todays standards), yet we still celebrate their art.

Plus, whether we agree or not, Jackson was not found guilty in a court of law. We have to respect that at some level, or there is no point in having courts. Even if (and yes, they definitely do) get it wrong on occasions. Otherwise we are in vigilante territory. Although had he lived, I do wonder if the case would have gone back to court.

And his songs are anti-racist and pro-environmental, plus as he is dead, he is not affected.

Whammyammy · Today 16:38

Children may as well dress up as Jimmy Saville or Rolf Harris....same as MJ imo

BrilliantBetty · Today 16:39

Yes very weird. I’ve previously made a complaint about the same thing at a children’s class. Nothing changes if you don’t complain as they won’t take an informal comment on board and loads of people love MJ.

ChilliFire · Today 16:41

Why is music constantly being played at this school???

I was at a dance competition at the weekend and one team used Michael Jackson as their inspiration (amazing choreography I have to say) which I thought was odd, and then at the disco that night there was a Michael Jackson tribute section. Bearing in mind this was a kids disco it felt off but I guess the fact he was never taken to court or found guilty is why his music is still seen as acceptable.

LouisFuton · Today 16:43

i was at Pilates and a playlist of his came on I was 😮

someone said oh I love his music and I said well yeah I used to as well. She said used to? I said yes I used to but she didn't ask and I didn't elaborate I thought I cba to get into this whilst glute bridging

Kirbert2 · Today 16:44

PullingOutHair123 · Today 16:26

Many people are able to separate the art from the artist. You may choose not to, but many can.

I also feel uneasy picking "only" on Jackson, when going back into history many artists across many genres had questionable morals (especially by todays standards), yet we still celebrate their art.

Plus, whether we agree or not, Jackson was not found guilty in a court of law. We have to respect that at some level, or there is no point in having courts. Even if (and yes, they definitely do) get it wrong on occasions. Otherwise we are in vigilante territory. Although had he lived, I do wonder if the case would have gone back to court.

Yep.

My son is in Year 6 and we've had the discussion about separating the art from the artist when it comes to Michael Jackson as he enjoys his music.

Firesidechatter · Today 16:45

What sort of primary school is blaring out pop music, encouraging kids to hero worship Michael Jackson and have playlists full of his songs??

Firesidechatter · Today 16:46

LouisFuton · Today 16:43

i was at Pilates and a playlist of his came on I was 😮

someone said oh I love his music and I said well yeah I used to as well. She said used to? I said yes I used to but she didn't ask and I didn't elaborate I thought I cba to get into this whilst glute bridging

I also can seperate the art from the artist, I see no issue in enjoying his music, any funds go to his estate and rhe man is dead,

MandemChickenShop · Today 16:51

roald Dahl, Enid blyton, abba, the Beatles, The Happy Mondays, David Walliams

pretty much everyone is dodgy.

let them enjoy a bit of MJ

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CornishIrish · Today 16:53

I hear what people are saying about separation of artist and art but there are two live cases still open and I think given the recent events and people asking how an abuser can hide in plain sight it worries me that a child that might be being abused might just be a little less encouraged to come forward when they see people maybe don’t care that much if the person is well liked.

And on the blaring yeah, it’s during the school day at least once a day and in after school club.

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planespotter71 · Today 16:54

MandemChickenShop · Today 16:51

roald Dahl, Enid blyton, abba, the Beatles, The Happy Mondays, David Walliams

pretty much everyone is dodgy.

let them enjoy a bit of MJ

ABBA??

PullingOutHair123 · Today 17:05

planespotter71 · Today 16:54

ABBA??

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ABBA does not have a criminal or scandal-ridden past, though their history involves messy personal divorces, intense media scrutiny, and a few 1970s lyrics and cultural norms that are viewed critically today

To add to the above list, Picasso, Caravaggio, Gauguin, Schiele, Dali, Chanel, Hugo Boss, Christian Dior.

LlynTegid · Today 17:08

Have you raised this with the school? And asked they remove all of David Walliams books if they had any.

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CornishIrish · Today 17:13

LlynTegid · Today 17:08

Have you raised this with the school? And asked they remove all of David Walliams books if they had any.

I have mentioned it and in an age appropriate way told my own children that no matter what no person is above being held accountable for their actions.

A friend actually worked at Harper Collins, he was predatory to juniors there and I think there will probably have to be a think about how his work is featured.

I do think there is a big difference between some of the names mentioned here and a man who groomed and admitted to sleeping with children. To have a stranger danger talk at school but then making on balance very likely an abuser into something verging on school mascot is a different thing.

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CornishIrish · Today 17:13

When I say he I mean Walliams not my mate!

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NormasArse · Today 17:14

BatchCookBabe · Today 16:25

Michael Jackson songs are being played in primary schools, in 2026?

How odd.

Halloween disco, I expect. Thriller.

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CornishIrish · Today 17:16

NormasArse · Today 17:14

Halloween disco, I expect. Thriller.

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Unfortunately not. My daughter says every day and at least once a week they have music in after school club and frequently it’s a half hour of his music. Halloween disco was about three songs and a lot of kids were dressed up as him. It annoys the shit out of my daughter

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