This collection of trends are inspired by Thriller by Michael Jackson and pay homage to what would be the late King of Pop's 55th birthday. The Thriller Album was one of the most successful artistic works of all time. The single by the same name was groundbreaking in terms of music videos, storytelling and dance.
Given everything MJ contributed to the dance community, it is only fitting that many of these trends are movement-related. This includes prisoners recreating the iconic moves, hybrid street dances and other organized recreations. Thriller by Michael Jackson also had a profound effect on fashion. This can be seen in the form of sparkly gloves, red leather jackets with gold military-esque detailing, red and black high top sneakers. Several pop culture tributes have also been made, including Lady Gaga's cross-dressing impersonation.
31 Finds Inspired by Thriller by Michael Jackson

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Dancing Inmates
1,500 Filipino Prisoners Re-enact Michael Jackson's "Thriller"

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Thiller Jacket Revivals
The Michael Jackson-Influenced Juun J Spring/Summer 2011 Collection

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Transgendered Gaga Transformations
Baptiste Giabiconi for 'Icons' in L'Officiel Hommes
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Animal Icon Impersonators
The Takkota Famous Mash-Ups are Adorable and Unsettling
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Choreographed Wedding Dances
Couples Innovate to Impress
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Mix 'n' Match Album Covers
Christian Marclay Blends & Remixes Classic Covers
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Moonwalking Toys
Michael Jackson Inspires Toys in His Memory
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Cultural Icon Retrospectives
The Icons in Virgine #1 Recreates Marilyn Monroe and Michael Jackson
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Hyperreal Celebrity Sketches
Spanish Artist Berto Martinez Draws Public Figures for Magazines
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Creepy Undead Celebrations
The Sydney Zombie Walk is a Festering Festival of Blood and Guts
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Ludicrous LEGO Scenes
Powerpig Takes Cinematic Re-Creations Into Abstract Unchartered Territory
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Dancing Inmate Musicals
Prison Dancer is an Interactive Web Production Inspired by Cebu Convicts
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Perforated Leather High-Tops
The CLAE Baylor Sneakers for Fall 2010 Are Modern 'Thriller' Kicks
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Pop Icon Liquidations
Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, Sells Out At Auction
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Musical Monster Costumes
The Thriller Werewolf Costume Will Have You Dancing All Halloween
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Lip-Syncing Illuminations
The Party Rock Anthem Halloween Light Show 2011 is a Dynamic Display
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Tacofied Album Covers
Album Tacos Mixes Tasty Mexican Treats with Classic Album Art
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Recession Fashion
Tough Economic Times Influence Style
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Imitation-Busting Ads
Volkswagen’s ‘Original Click’ Campaign is Web-Savvy
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Dancing Inmates (UPDATE)
1,500+ CPDRC Prisoners Dance to Songs Like Soulja Boy, Thriller
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Alpine 'Thriller' Dances
4 Skiiers Do an Epic Mountaintop Michael Jackson Tribute
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Pop Music Prisoners (UPDATED)
The Inmates Dancing Gangnam Style Sure Can Bust a Move
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Sympathetic Zombie Songs
This Walking Dead Parody Also Spoofs the Song Dumb Ways To Die
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Classical MJ Tributes
Mindblowing 'Smooth Criminal' Cello Cover by Stjepan Hauser and Luka Sulic
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Hybrid Street Dances
Brukup is a Blend of Krumping and Afro-Japanese Expression
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MJ Action Figures
The Michael Jackson ‘Thriller' Figurine
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Extreme Musical Marriage Requests
The Michael Jackson Flash Mob Proposal Goes to Great Lengths
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Glam Glove Fashion
Givenchy's Fall 2010 Collection is Dazzling for Fingers
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Thriller Lookbooks
Extra Butter Mishka Fall 2010 Lookbook is a Page Turner
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Odd Digit Dances
The Thriller Finger Dance is the Coolest Way to Play With Yourself
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