Thriller MJ vs. Smooth Criminal MJ

**ThirdMarioBro** · 06-30-2009, 09:22 PM

Alright kids. Vote for the ultimate Michael Jackson costume -- its Thriller's trademark red jacked, vs. Smooth Criminal's classic white suit and fedora.

You know where I stand.

Peanut · 06-30-2009, 09:25 PM

If we're talking pure aesthetic choice, I'm going to go with Smooth Criminal, for many reasons. The fedora became as iconic to MJ as it is to Indy.

If we're talking which outfit is the most iconic, the one that caught the eye of the world, it was definitely the Thriller jacket.

*XERO* · 06-30-2009, 09:32 PM

Kudos on this thread, TMB.

As iconic as the Thriller outfit is, I always liked the Smooth Criminal better.

I mean, it just screams out 'P-I-M-P!'

**GK Punk** · 06-30-2009, 10:09 PM

Going with thriller, just out of Icon status.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 06-30-2009, 10:27 PM

I gotta' go with Smooth Criminal. As much as I love Thriller, that pimp suit is just iconic to me. That video and that costume represents the peak of the 80s to me.

I've actually got a replica hat in my closet. I haven't worn it in forever. I was actually waiting until I shaved my head again, so it looks like I had better bring out the razor. If I had the cash, I'd get the suit to go with it.

*XERO* · 06-30-2009, 10:32 PM

I stare at your Moonwalker sigs at least 2-5 minutes daily, TMB. Just letting you know.

*Ninjinister* · 06-30-2009, 11:05 PM

Thriller may have been the first video I ever saw him in, but whenever I think of MJ, he's in the Smooth Criminal suit.

saiyan_monkey · 06-30-2009, 11:34 PM

I went for Thriller's outfit. Might be cause thats the first time I ever seen MJ. Dont get me wrong, the white suit is massive but I was just never familiar with it apart from Moonwalker (which I think Ive already said) and had forgotten about the smooth criminal video until I seen it the other night on telly.

Thanks ThirdMarioBro for setting this up. I didnt know how to do the polls yet.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 06-30-2009, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benvenuto

I stare at your Moonwalker sigs at least 2-5 minutes daily, TMB. Just letting you know.

I do the exact same thing.

*XERO* · 07-01-2009, 12:08 AM

Cool beans. I'm not alone.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 07-01-2009, 12:32 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-WVp...eature=related

Smooth Criminal, FINALLY in Widescreen. Enjoy.

*XERO* · 07-01-2009, 12:44 AM

Now that I think about it, MJ had a select few of 'iconic' costumes. It's just that these 2 are the most well known and most universal.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 07-01-2009, 01:03 AM

I've been washing and re-wearing my black, white striped 'Billie Jean' pants since Friday. That was an amazing getup too.

*XERO* · 07-01-2009, 01:07 AM

Hell, yeah. Debut of the moonwalk, sir.

I always liked the 'Remember the Time' outfit, too.

**ThirdMarioBro** · 07-01-2009, 01:17 AM

I'd walk around like that all day if I could. If only my Moonwalk didn't suck.

**Jester** · 07-01-2009, 01:25 AM

When Michael was made into a video game character, which did he wear?

I rest my case...

*XERO* · 07-01-2009, 01:27 AM

Heh, mine was decent, but I definitely needed slippery floors to pull it off with the least amount of effort.

BTW, is that video from his Budapest concert in '92?

**ThirdMarioBro** · 07-01-2009, 03:50 AM

Probably. Its been a while.

**GK Punk** · 07-01-2009, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jester

When Michael was made into a video game character, which did he wear?

I rest my case...

They never made a video game called "Thriller." So that's kind of a silly argument.

*XERO* · 07-01-2009, 04:02 AM

I think it is. I remember that completely. I think it came on HBO that time, and we taped it on VCR.

One of the best concerts he ever did.

At the end, he performed 'Man in the Mirror' and took off on a friggin' jetpack.

EDIT:

Quote:

Originally Posted by GK

They never made a video game called "Thriller." So that's kind of a silly argument.

They could have, though. It'd be like vanguard version of Resident Evil... but with monkeys.

View Poll Results: What was the ultimate Michael Jackson costume?
Thriller's Trademark Red Jacket And Pants	9	34.62%
Smooth Criminal's Classic White Suit and Fedora	17	65.38%
Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

06-30-2009, 09:22 PM	#1
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Thriller MJ vs. Smooth Criminal MJ Alright kids. Vote for the ultimate Michael Jackson costume -- its Thriller's trademark red jacked, vs. Smooth Criminal's classic white suit and fedora. You know where I stand. __________________

06-30-2009, 09:32 PM	#3
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	Kudos on this thread, TMB. As iconic as the Thriller outfit is, I always liked the Smooth Criminal better. I mean, it just screams out 'P-I-M-P!' __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

06-30-2009, 10:27 PM	#5
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	I gotta' go with Smooth Criminal. As much as I love Thriller, that pimp suit is just iconic to me. That video and that costume represents the peak of the 80s to me. I've actually got a replica hat in my closet. I haven't worn it in forever. I was actually waiting until I shaved my head again, so it looks like I had better bring out the razor. If I had the cash, I'd get the suit to go with it. __________________

06-30-2009, 10:32 PM	#6
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	I stare at your Moonwalker sigs at least 2-5 minutes daily, TMB. Just letting you know. __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

06-30-2009, 09:25 PM	#2
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	If we're talking pure aesthetic choice, I'm going to go with Smooth Criminal, for many reasons. The fedora became as iconic to MJ as it is to Indy. If we're talking which outfit is the most iconic, the one that caught the eye of the world, it was definitely the Thriller jacket.

06-30-2009, 10:09 PM	#4
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	Going with thriller, just out of Icon status.

06-30-2009, 11:05 PM	#7
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	Thriller may have been the first video I ever saw him in, but whenever I think of MJ, he's in the Smooth Criminal suit. __________________

06-30-2009, 11:34 PM	#8
saiyan_monkey Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 415	I went for Thriller's outfit. Might be cause thats the first time I ever seen MJ. Dont get me wrong, the white suit is massive but I was just never familiar with it apart from Moonwalker (which I think Ive already said) and had forgotten about the smooth criminal video until I seen it the other night on telly. Thanks ThirdMarioBro for setting this up. I didnt know how to do the polls yet. __________________ Rarecardz Libary

07-01-2009, 12:08 AM	#10
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	Cool beans. I'm not alone. __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

07-01-2009, 12:32 AM	#11
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-WVp...eature=related Smooth Criminal, FINALLY in Widescreen. Enjoy. __________________ Last edited by ThirdMarioBro; 07-01-2009 at 12:37 AM.

07-01-2009, 12:44 AM	#12
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	Now that I think about it, MJ had a select few of 'iconic' costumes. It's just that these 2 are the most well known and most universal. __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

07-01-2009, 01:03 AM	#13
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	I've been washing and re-wearing my black, white striped 'Billie Jean' pants since Friday. That was an amazing getup too. __________________

07-01-2009, 01:07 AM	#14
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	Hell, yeah. Debut of the moonwalk, sir. I always liked the 'Remember the Time' outfit, too. __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

07-01-2009, 01:17 AM	#15
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	I'd walk around like that all day if I could. If only my Moonwalk didn't suck. __________________

07-01-2009, 01:25 AM	#16
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,301	When Michael was made into a video game character, which did he wear? I rest my case... __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

07-01-2009, 01:27 AM	#17
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	Heh, mine was decent, but I definitely needed slippery floors to pull it off with the least amount of effort. BTW, is that video from his Budapest concert in '92? __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

07-01-2009, 03:50 AM	#18
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	Probably. Its been a while. __________________