even as a child, it was always actually prince's sexuality that i found overbearing, not michael jackson's. i remember having this debate as a 10 year-old, and i always took the side of michael jackson - prince was hedonistic and weird, whereas michael jackson was fluffy and fun. and, i would actually use the word appropriate, in context; even today, i'd rather let my kids listen to the often silly and yet broadly progressive work of michael jackson, rather than the sleazy and provocative work of prince.

as i aged, i'll acknowledge that i could appreciate prince a little more in small doses - but not overall. i still basically think he's completely disgusting, but there's some moments. i think michael jackson's work, while perhaps intended for a younger audience, is more compelling and more interesting, overall - and will last longer in the end.

again - that's probably not the answer you were expecting, but i'm happy to tear down this strawman of me that was built by some unknown source. if you knew me at all over any period of time, this should come as no surprise - i've always been a michael jackson fan, and have never really liked prince.