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Zombies Unite to Challenge Thriller Record

Undead throngs dance to honor Michael Jackson's memory

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(Newser) – Tens of thousands of people in dozens of cities around the world turned out last night to honor Michael Jackson with a world record for the number of people performing a single song simultaneously. The Thriller-a-thon, dubbed "Thrill the World," was an attempt to shatter the current record of 13,597—a fraction of the 270,000 projected for last night's effort. Dancers from China to France to Argentina participated, with proceeds from many events going to charity.

"For my father, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson are the real kings," a 10-year-old zombie in Buenos Aires told AFP. "But personally I like Michael more."

Chinese fans of Michael Jackson take part in a
Chinese fans of Michael Jackson take part in a "Thrill the World" event in Chengdu, Sichuan province, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009.   (AP Photo)
Hiundreds of costumed dancers, hoping to set a worldwide record for the most people dancing simultaneously to
Hiundreds of costumed dancers, hoping to set a worldwide record for the most people dancing simultaneously to "Thriller," at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009.   (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Nayla Wren, co-organizer of the
Nayla Wren, co-organizer of the "Thrill the World" event, leads several hundred costumed dancers at L.A. Live, across from Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009.   (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Emeral Smith, 20, of Palmdale, Calif., turned out as a ghoulish Michael Jackson, strikes a pose after several hundred costumed dancers performed
Emeral Smith, 20, of Palmdale, Calif., turned out as a ghoulish Michael Jackson, strikes a pose after several hundred costumed dancers performed "Thriller" in Los Angeles Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009.   (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
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Robert_Dada
Oct 25, 09 3:30 PM CDT
For a minute there, I thought this was a picture of another tea bagger rally. But then again, they are a different kind of zombie. Reply
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BoZo
Oct 25, 09 5:07 PM CDT
I thought I saw zombie Jesus. He returned from the grave...and he wants your BRAINS! Reply
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Snarfeh
Oct 25, 09 5:53 PM CDT
Best zombie song EVER: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/j/jonathan_coulton/re_your_brains.html Reply
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ickjui
Oct 25, 09 6:11 PM CDT
Gah! How did I miss this memo?! Reply
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