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Wednesday, July 8, 2009 12:00 AM

Inside the biggest, weirdest funeral ever

Not nearly as crowded or wild as expected, the Michael Jackson memorial was a strange, somber affair to witness
By Amanda Fortini

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  • Wednesday, July 8, 2009 04:01 AM

    Well said, Varmint

    It made me wonder just how old some of these 'reporters' are, nowadays. Maybe this was Amanda Fortini's first funeral or memorial service?

    I found the remark strange and lacking in empathy.

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