VidER Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Was it really Michael Jackson? Gulf News Report Dubai: A man who was seen in a women's restroom held centre stage for more than three hours at Dubai's Ibn Battuta Mall last evening. The crowds thronging the mall were convinced that they had seen pop icon Michael Jackson. Eyewitnesses said the tall and thin man, dressed in a black cloak and black hat, was spotted at around 7.30pm in the restroom by a woman, who immediately raised the alarm. The alarm sparked chaotic scenes for more than three hours, with the mall's security staff chasing the person, who sought refuge at the Magrudy's bookshop. Police in large numbers quickly descended on the store. By this time, people at the mall were convinced that it was Michael Jackson, prompting even more passers-by to join the throng. Eyewitnesses said the police now appeared to be trying to ensure safe passage for the mystery man. A bystander who said he had managed to speak to the man who had hidden inside a stall said he had replied with a strong American accent. "He said: 'I was at the wrong place at the wrong time.'" A Filipina managing a nearby popcorn stall told Gulf News: "It was definitely Michael Jackson." A security guard at the mall concurred. Another eye-witness told Gulf News the mystery man was wearing gloves, although he was not sure about their colour. Later police denied any knowledge of the incident, and Magrudy's could not be reached for comment. Fans were, however, still convinced they had seen the US pop star in the flesh. But had it really been Michael Jackson in the mall, after all? Source: http://www.gulf-news.com/Articles/NationNF...rticleID=191969 Michael Jackson?s toilet faux pas in DubaiBy Amira Agarib 13 November 2005 DUBAI ? When she went to the ladies washroom in the Egyptian Court of Ibn Battuta Mall at 9.30 last night, 37-year old Latifa M. never imagined that she would come face to face with pop icon Michael Jackson, who walked in dressed in a T-shirt and trousers, with his head covered with the Emirati women?s traditional head scarf Sheila. The Tunisian, who is a teacher in a private school in Dubai, screamed in shock and ran out of the ladies room when she realised that the woman-like person was a man. She went back in to photograph the pop singer with her mobile phone, while he was busy fixing his make up. This time it was the turn of Michael Jackson who ran after the Ajman-based teacher, to retrieve the pictures. The scene attracted the security of the mall, who tried to take the phone from Latifa, but she refused and asked for compensation, while the two women accompanying Jackson tried to convince her to sit in private and settle the issue. Wary of this suggestion, the teacher called the police. Colonel Abdul Jalil Al Mehdi, Deputy Director of the Preventive Security Department of Dubai Police, took the matter in his hands and tried to solve the issue, while Jackson left it to his companions to explain who he is and solve the matter. While Latifa insisted on compensation, Jackson flatly refused to pay up. The police informed Latifa that the UAE laws do not entitle her to any financial gain from the situation and they convinced her to hand over the mobile, which she did after erasing the photos for the fear of being penalised. Source: http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle...ion=theuae&col= VidER Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/397749-michael-jackson-scares-people-in-a-dubai-mall/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiEMOS Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 WTF, lol poor micheal Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/397749-michael-jackson-scares-people-in-a-dubai-mall/#findComment-586808459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vice Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 dressed in a black cloak and black hat It's not MJ it's Zorro! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/397749-michael-jackson-scares-people-in-a-dubai-mall/#findComment-586808473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SojIrOu Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 hmm they need to make the signs outside the toilets clearer. a picture of person with long hair and a skirt could still be a guy... :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/397749-michael-jackson-scares-people-in-a-dubai-mall/#findComment-586808467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedorpheux Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Too bad, I was hoping for pics. Something like this face: Except running around naked on top of elephants walking backwards, or something like that. ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/397749-michael-jackson-scares-people-in-a-dubai-mall/#findComment-586808470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 This guy really is a freak. If it was him, I'll not be suprised. They guy has ZERO judgement, and seems to do whatever comes to his tiny warped mind. I don't think he is malicious or evil, just that he has no clue how the world works, and bumbles along putting himself in stupid situations. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/397749-michael-jackson-scares-people-in-a-dubai-mall/#findComment-586808497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjamunky Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 That's stupid... there must have been something incriminating on the phone LOL But I really disagree with the fact that the woman had to hand over her phone... she took the pictures, he's a freaking manwhore who applies makeup in the women's restroom... it's about as natural as can be. I mean who wouldn't take a picture of that? And then to get the police invovled... I would have just made a run for it sped away in my car. Or just upload the pics, erase them from the phone and then hand it over, only to publish them in tabloids later :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/397749-michael-jackson-scares-people-in-a-dubai-mall/#findComment-586808669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaptain chump Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Of course you DO know that this is going to turn into a photoshop thread right? bwuehahaha Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/397749-michael-jackson-scares-people-in-a-dubai-mall/#findComment-586808776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VidER Posted November 14, 2005 Author Share Posted November 14, 2005 Since we are photoshoping already. It isn't the Zoro custome guys. Its the Black Dress and Veil. the Abaya! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/397749-michael-jackson-scares-people-in-a-dubai-mall/#findComment-586808979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 That last pic is not representative of how Jacko would look. She's quite clearly black! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/397749-michael-jackson-scares-people-in-a-dubai-mall/#findComment-586808990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
llbbl Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Check out this game. Michael in Super Mario Bro's, the old NES version. http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/supermichael Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/397749-michael-jackson-scares-people-in-a-dubai-mall/#findComment-586809161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lasker Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Check out this game. Michael in Super Mario Bro's, the old NES version.http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/supermichael 586809161[/snapback] good find :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/397749-michael-jackson-scares-people-in-a-dubai-mall/#findComment-586809177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Iceman Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 The Tunisian, who is a teacher in a private school in Dubai, screamed in shock and ran out of the ladies room when she realised that the woman-like person was a man. So thats what they are calling him now, lol. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/397749-michael-jackson-scares-people-in-a-dubai-mall/#findComment-586809992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerm Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 That last pic is not representative of how Jacko would look. She's quite clearly black! 586808990[/snapback] Ouch. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/397749-michael-jackson-scares-people-in-a-dubai-mall/#findComment-586810019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von_Beard Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 what the hell :huh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/397749-michael-jackson-scares-people-in-a-dubai-mall/#findComment-586810074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Allen Veteran Posted November 14, 2005 Veteran Share Posted November 14, 2005 Am I the only one still thinking "I want to go to Dubai" ? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/397749-michael-jackson-scares-people-in-a-dubai-mall/#findComment-586810082 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejn Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Am I the only one still thinking "I want to go to Dubai" ? 586810082[/snapback] Yes, you are. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/397749-michael-jackson-scares-people-in-a-dubai-mall/#findComment-586810923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAbad28 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Am I the only one still thinking "I want to go to Dubai" ? 586810082[/snapback] No... I want to go to DUBAI too, the city is like the greatest!!!! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/397749-michael-jackson-scares-people-in-a-dubai-mall/#findComment-586811336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
illicit Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Of course you DO know that this is going to turn into a photoshop thread right?bwuehahaha 586808776[/snapback] Haha... nice one. :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/397749-michael-jackson-scares-people-in-a-dubai-mall/#findComment-586812231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VidER Posted November 15, 2005 Author Share Posted November 15, 2005 Check out this game. Michael in Super Mario Bro's, the old NES version.http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/supermichael 586809161[/snapback] Wow! This guys spent a lot of time on that Flash! Impressive. VidER Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/397749-michael-jackson-scares-people-in-a-dubai-mall/#findComment-586814231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 WAIT WAIT WAIT!!!! I can tell if it was MJ ... was there a black guy with an umbrella chansing this "mystery man" around? Cuz if not, then it wasn't MJ ... since MJ always has the Umbrella Guy with him Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/397749-michael-jackson-scares-people-in-a-dubai-mall/#findComment-586815182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VidER Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 It was on Jay Leno today :) VidER Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/397749-michael-jackson-scares-people-in-a-dubai-mall/#findComment-586822943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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