As to what you mentioned in your first post. Michael to me seems like he likes to make people think or get them to talking.
I agree - it seems he likes to give people what they don´t expect and enjoys their controversial reactions in a way...
As a neutral viewer, it´s still hard to watch. It´s like seeing a graceful swan in a cesspool - please forgive me that comparsion.
LMP´s intervention in that scene reflects my feelings pretty close.
@jane
But I feel your intention was to challenge what other things Michael probably could have done purposefully for attention?....hmm...
My favorite of his (probably?) self-started controversities is the story that he intended to buy the mortal remains of John Merrick aka the Elephant Man.
Certainly because I`m a huge Carnival & Sideshow fan and I love these elements and the „breaking free“ theme of the „Leave me alone“ clip.
It´s brilliant to see how he caricatures the press and creates something funny in an artistically exceptional way. The Stop-Motion dancing scene with the Elephant Man is awesome. It´s definitely one of my favorite clips.
2. The Barnum style Death Bed photo
Fiji Water, Orange Juice & a Toy Doll.....hmm...
3. The rumor that he wants to be plastinated by Gunther von Hagens for BodyWorlds.
(There is a really hot pic with Michael wearing a Bodies exhibition shirt, unfortunately I can´t attach it..)
You see I love the more obscure ones.
He must have a great sense of humor.