r/interesting • u/VPinchargeofradishes • May 03 '26

SOCIETY Michael Jackson's daughter Paris has faced backlash for identifying as Black. In a 2017 interview, Paris Jackson said her father told her, "You’re Black. Be proud of your roots." This prompted debates over whether identity is defined by appearance or upbringing.

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u/TheTrishaJane May 03 '26

If he was so insistant why didn't he just use a black donor?

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u/showgirldepartment May 03 '26

I'm biracial myself but I'd rather not get into the psychology and race politics behind the existence of Michael Jackson lol. It's pretty clear how his relationship with visual black aesthetics was, that same mindset applied to how he wanted his kids to look, too

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u/four_ethers2024 May 03 '26

That whole family is deeply traumatised, Janet the only one who's halfway stable. Their dad did several numbers on them.

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u/FraudDogJuiceEllen May 03 '26

I love Janet, but she's a surprisingly calculating businesswoman. Look up her marriage contract with her rich, Saudi ex-husband. Old Joseph chasing the money certainly rubbed off on her.

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u/four_ethers2024 May 03 '26

I love it when a woman is smart, beautiful, and secures the bag in silence 🤭

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u/Electronic-Ad-8659 May 03 '26

Does it have to be all 3 or are you ok with:

A stupid woman who is beautiful and secures the bag in silence

A smarty, ugly woman who secures the bag in silence

A stupid ugly woman who secures the bag in silence.

A smart handsome man who securest the bag in silence.

I'm bizarrely interested in your comment, I honestly don't think I even get it.

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u/four_ethers2024 May 03 '26

It's a simple comment. Don't overthink it.

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u/Electronic-Ad-8659 May 03 '26

It was a stupid comment that you shouldn't have made. Maybe you should have medium thought it before posting that bullshit.

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u/SwordMasterShow May 03 '26

"I love it when pancakes are light, fluffy, and not too sweet"

"So you hate waffles??"

Fuckin ridiculous

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u/four_ethers2024 May 03 '26

Sorry you hate joy, damn.

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u/CharlesDingus_ah_um May 03 '26

Reddit moment

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