Minutes ago, news agencies reported that the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, has died of cardiac arrest. Although the Gloved One is no longer with us, his influence on pop culture is undeniable.
From his early albums with the Jackson 5 to his knack for eccentric behavior and penchant for avant-garde fashion, Michael Jackson has held the public entranced throughout his life.
Click through the slideshow below to see how Michael Jackson has impacted popular culture, and how he’ll never be forgotten.
25 Ways the King of Pop Rocked Pop Culture
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Underground Dance Phenomenons
Melbourne Shuffle is the New Moonwalk
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Reverse Digital Surgery
Michael Jackson at 50 (Without Surgery)
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Dancing Inmates
1,500 Filipino Prisoners Re-enact Michael Jackson's "Thriller"
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Michael Jackson Dance Moves
Gisele Bundchen Brings Back Crotch-Grabbing in Photo Magazine
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Personal Branding Changes
Michael Jackson Converts to Islam, Changes Name to Mikaeel
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Weird Celebrity Fixations
50 Foot Tall Michael Jackson Robot (That Shoots Lasers)
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Michael Jackson Musicals
'Thriller-Live' Searches for Young Lookalike
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Pixelated Pop Legends
CLOT Creates Blurred Michael Jackson Apparel
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Pop Icon Liquidations
Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, Sells Out At Auction
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Zorro Masks and Saris
Michael Jackson As Mikaeel, The Masked Hero
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Zombie-Themed Casinos
Michael Jackson Hopes Thriller Theme Will Help Revive Falling Fortune
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Michael Jackson Balcony Drop Action Figure
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Celebrity Fashion Lines
Michael Jackson x Christian Audigier Collection
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Iconic Pop Memorabilia Auctions
Michael Jackson Says Adios to “Billie Jean” Glove
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Illuminated Catwalk Sidewalks
Enables LED Moonwalking, Michael Jackson Not Included
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Celebrity Action Figures
A Look Back: The Cheesy Michael Jackson Doll
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Reviving Retro, Gangster Style
Michael Jackson's Comeback
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Viral Retro Remixing
15 Michael Jackson "Thriller" Remakes
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Slavery Theme Parks
Michael Jackson's Brother Launches Controversial Entertainment Venue
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Moonwalking Babies
Evian Shows Video of Little Kids with Michael Jackson Moves
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Cancelled Auctions
Michael Jackson Wants His Costumes Back, Cancels Julien's Auction
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Unauthorized Celebrity Auctions
Michael Jackson Upset to See 1,100 Items Up For Grabs
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DIY Disco Instructions
The Moonwalk Superstar
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User Generated Music Videos
Michael Jackson's Beat It Spoof
Related Ideas
Scandalous Denim Covers
V Magazine Pushes Limits With Gisele Bundchen
29 Unique Dolls
The Sarah Palin Action Figure is Just The Beginning
Gisele's Racy Ads
First Ipanema Commercials
Reverse Digital Surgery
Michael Jackson at 50 (Without Surgery)
Dancing Inmates
1,500 Filipino Prisoners Re-enact Michael Jackson's "Thriller"
Michael Jackson Dance Moves
Gisele Bundchen Brings Back Crotch-Grabbing in Photo Magazine
Where Parody Meets Realism
Alison Jackson's Celeb Look-Alike Photos
Snuggies for Babies
The Peekaru Totes Your Babe in a Pouch
Spiritual Ages
Madonna's Kabbalah Age is 36, Not 50
Celebs Behaving Badly
Andy Dick Living Up to His Name
50 Undead Obsessions
Fascination With the Macabre is a Global Phenomenon
Gisele Designs for D&G
Bundchen by Dolce & Gabbana
Strangest Baby Names
From Celeb Babies to Search Engine Optimized Names
29 Vogue & Rogue Innovations Inspired by Michael Jackson
Bizarre Theme Parks
The Isgyvenimo Drama Soviet Bunker
Plasticized Human Bodies
Anatomy-Inspired 'Body Worlds' is Artistically Educational
Babies with Tattoos
Are ‘Roothless & Toothless' Tats on Tots Wrong?
Facial Hair for Infants
Mustaches On Babies Photographed By Alexander Crispin
Formal Baby Wear
Opus Adult-Inspired Clothing for Babies Include Fake Ties
Personal Branding Changes
Michael Jackson Converts to Islam, Changes Name to Mikaeel
Hair Extensions for Babies
BabyBangs Give Instant Hair to Bald Baby Girls
Weird Celebrity Fixations
50 Foot Tall Michael Jackson Robot (That Shoots Lasers)
Mid-Life Name Crisis
Chad Johnson Changes Name to Chad Ocho Cinco
Recycled Zombie Dolls
Barbie of the Undead
Runaway Rebel Fashion
Justin Timberlake's Name is William Rast
Kiddie Chest Hair Tees
The Fake Hairy T-Shirt Makes Babies Look All Grown Up
Michael Jackson Musicals
'Thriller-Live' Searches for Young Lookalike
Silly Airplane Safety Cards
Odd Characters Illustrate Safety Procedures
Pop Icon Liquidations
Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, Sells Out At Auction
Zorro Masks and Saris
Michael Jackson As Mikaeel, The Masked Hero
Michael Jackson Balcony Drop Action Figure
Celebrity Fashion Lines
Michael Jackson x Christian Audigier Collection
10 Tributes to Michael Jackson
Self-Defense Lessons via Illustration
Silly Reference Cards for Dark Alleys
Iconic Pop Memorabilia Auctions
Michael Jackson Says Adios to “Billie Jean” Glove
Public Parties for the Undead
Organized Zombie Marches Take Over Streets in Spain
Celebrity Action Figures
A Look Back: The Cheesy Michael Jackson Doll
Unusually Smart Babies
Sofia Bank Ad Shows They Are Experienced, Although Newborn
Supermodel Forests
Gisele Bundchen Embraces Nature in Flip Flops
Mid-Career Name Changes
Beyonce is Now "Sasha Fierce"
Hurricane Angelina
Angelina Jolie's South of France Nickname
Brand Disassociation
Lauren Bush Drops Last Name from Fashion Label
Disco Style LED Flooring
Sensacell Floor Tracks Footprints in Real Time
Reviving Retro, Gangster Style
Michael Jackson's Comeback
Viral Retro Remixing
15 Michael Jackson "Thriller" Remakes
Cancelled Auctions
Michael Jackson Wants His Costumes Back, Cancels Julien's Auction
Lego Music Videos
Thriller, Bohemian Rhapsody & More
Unauthorized Celebrity Auctions
Michael Jackson Upset to See 1,100 Items Up For Grabs
Jackson Five to Reunite
2008 Tour
Interactive Glowing Rugs
High Tech Flooring
Name-Changing for Activism
PETA Intern Becomes CutoutDissection.com
Remixed Classic Novels
‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' Blends Jane Austen + Undead M
User Generated Music Videos
Michael Jackson's Beat It Spoof
Billiard Playing-Babies
Toddler Keith O'Dell, Jr. is a Pint-Sized Pool Shark
Secret Service Code Names
Barack Obama is 'Renegade'
Auto-Tuning Babies
T Pain's Audio Offspring Makes Baby Cries Catchy