dsteele 20 Posted December 6, 2003 Share Posted December 6, 2003 I don't read People Magazine, but I heard about this on the radio and had to pick up a copy to see for myself. On pages 84-85 of the December 8 edition of People Magazine, there is a picture of Michael Jackson standing in front of the door to his bedroom on the Neverland Ranch. On his left there is a manequinn of a little girl in some sort of uniform. On his right there is a manequinn of a Boy Scout in uniform (official) wearing a merit badge sash, shorts, and knee sox holding hands in an arch with the little girl. I find the picture totally offensive and more than a little damaging to Michael Jackson's case. In fact, the Boy Scout manequinn's unifrom is not even correct. The international patch is centered on the left pocket and the shoulder loops aren't official. Why I care about the uniform's correctness, I don't even know. Just thought I'd let you know about this . . . Michael Jackson is not a registered leader in the BSA and, to my knowledge he never has been. I'm sure we would have all heard about it had he been. DS(This message has been edited by dsteele) Link to post Share on other sites
ManyIrons 10 Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 My wife also saw the photo and was quick to show it to me. I too was offended -- in hindsight. However; my first and most overwhelming emotion was that it CREEPED ME OUT! I agree with your assessment. Guilty or not, the guy's been convicted in the court of public opinion and photos like that will only reinforce it. Link to post Share on other sites
dsteele 20 Posted December 7, 2003 Author Share Posted December 7, 2003 It creeped me out, too. How many of us keep manequinns of Boy Scouts outside our bedrooms? I don't think any of us would even if we had the kind of money to do so. Uhhhhnnhhhh -- gross! DS Link to post Share on other sites
KA6BSA 10 Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 Nobody seems to be able to explain this weirdo and his antics, but he often creates and wears his own glitter-military looking outfits, so no big surprize he would be attracted to a BSA uniform. There was another thread here recently about how popular Boy Scout uniforms have become in the rock-N-roll music scene, probably bought as cast-offs and not even near offical. They seem to like some random red and white unit numbers on one sleeve or the other and various other patches here and there. Even after the discussion in the other thread I still don't really understand the attraction to using bits and pieces of the BSA uniform in pop culture. The best I can figure it is some kind of statement about good v.s. evil, using the Boy Scout as the embodiment of fairness. That may say something good about Scouting while at the same time dragging it down, being used so out of context. Or maybe they think it just "looks cool."(This message has been edited by KA6BSA) Link to post Share on other sites
Fat Old Guy 11 Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 I looked at the magazine today at the supermarket and I couldn't see anything unusual about the shoulder loops. I found his mug shot to be interesting. 5'11" and only 120 lbs. Now that's skinny. Link to post Share on other sites
dsteele 20 Posted December 7, 2003 Author Share Posted December 7, 2003 The shoulder loops are a bit too thick and there are no vertical ribs on them. They are not authentic. All of which is a moot point. How many of us, who love the Boy Scout program, keep mannequins of boys in uniform (Scout) outside the doors of our bedroom? We're talking about one sick man . . . DS Link to post Share on other sites
Fat Old Guy 11 Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 I couldn't tell that about the loops from that photo but I'll defer to your wisdom and experience (as out of character that may be). I do know a Scouter who has mannequin of a Scout in his family room, the dummy is wearing a 1920's vintage uniform. I will agree that Jackson is a sick puppy. It may show my age but I remember when Jacko looked like a human being. Link to post Share on other sites
Scoutmaster Ron 12 Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 This may be a little off topic but have found a picture of Beyonce Knowles wearing a BSA uniform w/District Commish patch and BSA hat. Link to post Share on other sites
ManyIrons 10 Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Okay, I can't resist any longer -- which hat is she wearing: visored, campaign, or expedition?! Apologies to all the folks on the "Expedition Hat" thread, but I just had to ask. I'll go put myself in a time out now. Link to post Share on other sites
Scoutmaster Ron 12 Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 I believe it's the expedition hat has BSA in front with U.S. flag behind it. I have heard of other "stars" earin BSA uniforms but can't remember who exactly Link to post Share on other sites
Marty_Doyle 10 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 In the mid 70's, Linda Ronstadt in Cub Scout shirt and shorts, during the Blue Bayou tour...... I need to go into a time-out now. Link to post Share on other sites
Rooster7 11 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 I think I might have stayed in Cub Scouting a little longer, had Linda Ronstadt shown up to one of my den meetings wearing a Cub Scout uniform. Back then, it might have even inspired me to join the "co-ed" crowd. ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
OldGreyEagle 5 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Kelly Osbourne in the premiere show of their series was seen in a boy scout khacki shirt with plenty of patches, not sure if they were correct, it was a quick shot Link to post Share on other sites
Scoutmaster Ron 12 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 If anyone wants the picture of Beyonce send me a private message with your e-mail address. Link to post Share on other sites
SR540Beaver 116 Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 Fog: I will agree that Jackson is a sick puppy. It may show my age but I remember when Jacko looked like a human being. And he was a very handsome young man back then! Sad! Link to post Share on other sites
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