Google's Michael Jackson Logo Sparks Debate

The Google Logo (Doodle) today is for Michael Jackson's 51st birthday. Yes, Jackson died recently and an outpour of support was felt around the world. Google actually has taken some negative PR due to not having a logo up for the day of his funeral (I didn't write about it, but trust me, there were threads about it).

Here is the logo on Google today:

As I said in the title, there are people who are not happy with Google showing this logo. One asked why a logo for Jackson when no logo for D-Day. Another asked why Google had a logo for Jackson but no logo for Mother Teresa. And two different people asked why is Jackson getting a logo when Senator Kennedy is being buried today.

Of course, Jackson is both loved and hated by many and there is a lot of controversy around his history. But Google did indeed have a logo for his birthday and many of his fans are appreciative. Personally, I prefer the logos of lesser known people who have made a huge impact in our lives, because those people are almost always forgotten. But many fans love the logo and there are positive threads about it also.

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posted rustybrick in Other Google Topics at August 29, 2009 9:58 PM Comments (42)

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It's a historic fact and a nice gesture. Let people post their own pictures on their own pages if they want to remember someone. Geez, the things people complain about.

Posted by kimmishere2 at August 29, 2009 22:24

Some people are not happy unless they are complaining. If it was them being featured today, trust there would be no complaints.

Get a grip people, it's a logo to honor his birthday, he is more famous and has touched more people worldwide than Sen. Kennedy, thats the facts.

Stop complaining so much.

Posted by Pliggs at August 29, 2009 22:27

people have way too much time on their hand. Yay for Google...boo for these losers with too much time on their hands.

Love you more MJ

Posted by MJ4Ever at August 29, 2009 22:34

the best logo i have ever seen..
you will get more appreciation than small number of complaints....
MJ is the gift of god

Posted by neo at August 29, 2009 22:43

people make a big deal of every freaking thing like its a real cool logo it honors a legend michael jackson is a monumental person, i think yahoo should have done the same thing.

Posted by jazluvmj at August 29, 2009 22:56

I love the logo and it was a nice surprise to see it this morning. RIP MJ. Later for the naysayers!!!!

Posted by Beth at August 29, 2009 22:57

I think it's a great logo...and, come on, complainers, MJ touched way more lives then the senator. This is just a fact. And we can't have every single person...PPl are complaining about whose not on google? I think they have too much time on their hands, cause that doesn't seem like its really worth complaining about.

Posted by Kate at August 29, 2009 23:08

i like the logo, whether people like MJ or not he's a VERY impotant person around the world and means alot to many people

Posted by sabrina at August 29, 2009 23:27

Thank you Google for such a cool logo!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL
You will always be in my heart and I know one day I will see you again!
Rest in Peace. You were such a sweet spirit and I miss yo so much.
I love you more!

Posted by Smith at August 29, 2009 23:50

Oh I love that LOGO, and it's an artistic and it's good for business too. I love it , love it. Halloween is coming up, I wonder if you'll have a logo for Michael Jackson on Halloween day, Keep up the good work. That's what Michael Jackson wants, be creative and be artistic !! and I love your logo,

Posted by Jessica at August 30, 2009 00:52

Thank you Google! I am so happy you did this!
We miss you and love you MJ!!

Posted by Lee at August 30, 2009 01:15

Great logo and thank you for honoring a true genuis, a very rare breed indeed!

Posted by Maria at August 30, 2009 01:39

There is no debate. Everyone I asked and I polled plenty loved your companies gesture. I do not know what it is with this country lately...the nation have become intolerant when someone have a different view. Michael have been right all along - we could spread a little bit of love and let us once again return to a decent and tolerant society. Thank you Michael for the music and dance you have given this world - imagine a world with no MJ.

Posted by Lou at August 30, 2009 01:46

Thank you, Google, for creating this simple but striking graphic, one that captured the WOW and genius that was Michael Jackson. Just looking at those feet on tiptoe, I can hear the music. Please post it next year on his birthday.

Posted by Leslie at August 30, 2009 02:46

Thank you Google Michael Jackson is the best forever and this is the best logo i see....

Posted by ShazlY at August 30, 2009 02:53

I am from Thailand and I love this Michael Jackson Google's logo very much. Here in Thailand, there are a lot of people who love The King of Pop. He is the best of the world.

Posted by Dekdee at August 30, 2009 04:09

With all respect to Senator Kennedy he was just a local US politician. Google is a global company and as such MJ is a lot more relevant and known to the global users of Google.

I know its hard for many Americans to accept the fact that there is a world outside North America - but there is, and in fact, its much bigger :)

Posted by Mikkel deMib Svendsen at August 30, 2009 04:44

well to those of you who have paid so much attention as to why there were no logos of such or such and why there was a logo for MJ's birthday...stop talking and grab your pad and start doodling...if it's for Kennedy or Mother Theresa so let it be and just do it...stop wasting words...Amen

Posted by j@m at August 30, 2009 06:17

Posted by j@m at August 30, 2009 06:19

Thank you Google. I won't forget this tribute.

Posted by Sam at August 30, 2009 06:27

You'd have to be an "extraterestrial amoeba" to not have heard any of Michael Joseph Jackson's music. MUSIC is contributory as are all the Arts, and it underscores milestones and events in our lives and their is no legitimate controversy over MJ's TALENT & MUSICAL Giftings...Yes, his personal life seems to have been "Strange" at best, but the OUTSIDER view is NEVER 20/20. Have an excellent day and I suggest you start with the "man" in the Mirror!

Posted by Jain D'Vine at August 30, 2009 06:28

What a nice logo google. We hope you will remember him every year. I agree with the post that says that you have to be an "extraterestrial amoeba" not to have heard his music and more importantly his humanitarian efforts. His legacy will live forever!!!!!

Posted by Guldal at August 30, 2009 07:28

I love surprises and when I saw my favorite pose of "Prince Charming" black hi-waters, glittering white socks and penny loafers, My heart beat an extra beat and my temperature rose. Thank you google for the special gesture towards the WORLDS GREATEST ENTERTAINER PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE, Michael Jackson.

Michael, I Love You More
R.I.P. Prince Charming

Posted by Pajula at August 30, 2009 08:49

KUDOS! GOOGLE! You have the best LOGO ARTIST EVER! Thank you so much for the wonderful logo in memory of Michael Jackson on his birthday. It surely warms the heart.

Posted by ACopeland at August 30, 2009 11:01

Loved Google for this. The greatest entertainer of all time deserves this and much more. Great move Google. RIP MJ.

Posted by Jahanzeb at August 30, 2009 11:05

Dear Google, I want to thank you for putting that logo up there. I actually started to cry because i was so happy from seeing it. I think many people forget just what Michael did. The writer mentioned mother Theresa, but Michael was the most charitable celebrity and still is the most charitable celebrity even after death. He went on tours and did commercials just to raise money solely for the unfortunate children of the world. Things like that are forgotten about Michael. The beautiful things this man did like unite the world together as one and even if for an instance had the whole world realize we are all the same. From black, white, green, purple, blue, orange, diseased, gay, straight, and anything else, he made us believe in a different cause. No other person has done such. Not Mother Theresa, the Pope, Not even OBAMA. When Michael Jackson died the world cried. The world mourned. And the World lost. We didnt just lose the greatest entertainer that will ever grace this earth, But we lost the greatest human being to that showed us what true unconditional love really is. To be beat down and torn apart by the world so badly and to still say I forgive you and kept giving his heart when someone was in need. That there was true unconditional love for the world and every organism on it! So GOOGLE, I applaud and thank you for your OO icon yesterday. And please dont regret it, in fact I beg of you to do it again, next year and forever on out!
Sincerely,
A Michael Understander!

Posted by Lisa Odom at August 30, 2009 11:56

i loved the logo, really made me happy! RIP Michael Jackson!

Posted by lor at August 30, 2009 11:58

THANK YOU GOOGLE!!!!!!!

Posted by cherone walker at August 30, 2009 17:58

This post got me thinking. Typically, I could care less what Google does with their logo, but you point of bringing attention to the masses about lesser known people is a good one. Thanks for adding something to the online discussion.

Posted by Chris at August 30, 2009 18:28

MJ is a beloved superstar in the world. Google simply represented its users.

Let the Americans keep their controversy to themselves, only they care he's black or white.

Posted by Not an American at August 30, 2009 20:06

THE LOGO TOOK MY BREATH AWAY. AWESOME.

Posted by Rochelle at August 30, 2009 21:38

Is it just me or does anybody else find it odd that this post seems to get more comments than other, much more informative posts on this site?

Posted by Anon at August 31, 2009 09:40

Thank you Google for this tribute. We in Asia loves MJ. We are sad that the Americans do not appreciate him. The Americans media can beat him but you cannot break our love for him as we know the truth. We in Asia and the rest of the world loves this man very much. As someone wrote here, there is a big world out there, bigger than North America that loves MJ unconditionally. We love you the most Michael!!!!

Posted by SZ at August 31, 2009 11:17

I'm glad they honored Michael. Who wants to be reminded of the war (D-Day)...we've already had enough to read in magazines, books, and on the television screen about Mother Teresa...even tots know about her. She rests in our hearts if we supported her through faith. Michael Jackson died recently so it was only the right thing to do by honoring him on google...how many searches have been performed on him? Exactly. Many loyal fans, friends, and family. Go Google. :)

Posted by Miss 713 at August 31, 2009 19:39

Oh and about Kennedy...well we all know of the historical family...from the Best President ever to their heartbreaking tragedies.

One love.

Posted by Miss 13 at August 31, 2009 19:43

Outstanding logo!!!!Luv it. google you did a
fantastic job creating this special logo for mj fans all over the world.well done google!!!!!!!

Posted by one love at September 1, 2009 00:02

you really make me so happy google .seeing the famous and most love tiptoe shoes of the king of pop. complete my entire life...i just can stop loving you mj.

Posted by julia at September 1, 2009 21:26

I was a wonderful gesture for a very deserving man. R.I.P Mr Jackson.

Posted by allison Cadogan at September 2, 2009 21:11

Thank you Google. You made multitudes of people happy on Michael's birthday - we celebrated it as Heal the World Day in London. Showing respect is always the best method. We now know that there are human beings behind the machine.

Forever Michael,

The Boogie Woman

Posted by The Boogie Woman at September 3, 2009 11:54

thank you Google...I'll never forget this

Posted by ladan at September 4, 2009 13:17

i love micheal jackson LONG LIVE THE KING OF POP the best logo ever

Posted by lupita rodriguez at October 26, 2009 00:33

Look Michael had many fans and to be true I hate all that politcal stuff so yeah. He is missed by many people and kennedy is not so yeah!!! I love michael, you can argue but I'm offically michaels biggest fan so yeah!

Posted by Tim Thomaon at November 4, 2009 11:42

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