A Michael Jackson Music Video Marathon [The Essentials]

An ultimate list of essential Michael Jackson videos as determined by me. Sequin gloves optional, crotch grabbing mandatory.

Are you ready?

1. Thriller (1982)

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MJJ says: "Always take your girl on a first date to a horror movie"

2. They Don't Care About Us (1996)

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SERIOUSLY, watch this. I didn't see this video till about two years ago, definitely one of my favorites.

*I've been looking for that shirt everywhere, to no avail :/

3. Bad (1987)

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The video that made everyone want to BE Michael Jackson.

4. Beat It (1982)

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aka, Red Leather Jacket's other appearance.

5. Black or White (1991)

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Because Macaulay Culkin

6. Don't Stop Till You Get Enough (1979)

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The video that made everyone want to DO MJJ

7. You Rock My World (2001)

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He still had it.

8. Remember The Time (1992)

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If this list were in order, this would be near the top.

I wanted to be and do MJJ, Is that weird?

9. Smooth Criminal (1987)

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Why wouldn't she tell him she was okay?

10. Scream (1995)

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With pre-nipplegate Janet Jackson

11. Rock With You (1980)

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Probably the best way to tell someone you want to bed.

12. Who Is It (1993)

Why would anyone cheat on the King of Pop?

13. Ghosts (2000)

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14. Ghosts (Full Version)

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Because you're not doing any work anyway.

15. Billie Jean (1982)

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She was a ho anyway.

16. Blame it on the Boogie

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Because now people are asking why you're dancing uncontrollably.

17. In The Closet

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aka, swoonfest ft. Naomi Campbell

18. The Way You Make Me Feel (1987)

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How else do you seduce someone?

19. BONUS- Jackson 5's 'I Want You Back' (1971)

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because, afros and sweet outfits.

Bonus GIFs