Mass Thriller dance in Mexico on MJ's 51st bday celebration

http://mj.vivomi.com/ Thousands of Mexicans claimed they broke the record for most people (over 12,000) dancing to "Thriller"... simultaneously in one place on Saturday - which would have been Michael Jackson's 51st birthday. http://mj.vivomi.com/ The majority of the fans wore the singer's trademark black fedora, white gloves and aviator shades for the mass re-enactment of the groundbreaking 1983 video in front of Mexico City's Monument of the Revolution.
http://mj.vivomi.com/ Cheers went up as organizers told the crowd that they "beat it" - with 12-thousand and 937 people putting their best foot forward.
http://mj.vivomi.com/ The current record was set in May by a group of students in the US state of Virginia, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Guinness must now certify whether the Mexican fans really performed the entire, intricate dance routine. It was expected to announce its final decision in a week's time.
http://vivomi.com/ Saturday's mass dance in Revolution Plaza had its roots in a Facebook group that was joined by thousands of fans. Organizers held rehearsals for several Sundays leading up to the attempt and posted a YouTube video for those who wanted to practice but could not attend in person.
http://vivomi.com/ The rainy start to the afternoon failed to deter the fans, who withstood the inclement weather to get in a few final practices with their dance steps before the formal attempt. The downpour let up in time. "Yes there's a lot of chaos," said Viridiana Cabrera, who came dressed in full zombie make-up.

http://vivomi.com/ "But the truth is that to be in an event like this one on Michael Jackson's birthday is, well, unique," she added. Jackson impersonator Hector Jackson said the fans gathered in the capital on Saturday had done Mexico proud. "We raised high the name of Mexico, that was the best," he said. (Courtesy: NECN)

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[charpaurisse07]

wow.. i love it.. so cool.. thanks mexico.. i love mj so much..

[ilovemj5809]

Yep, Mexico did a wonderful thing for MJ. Thanks. And same here. I love MJ so much and can't just let him & his music go yet ...

[WheeLMaN3008]

say what you want about mexicans but they represented michael jackson hardcore and it gets no better than this video right here....RIP MICHAEL JACKSON and thank you mexico for honoring a legend in such a high manner

[ilovemj5809]

I so agree with you. Love MJ always...

[RobbiRobb1978]

The little kid in the begining was too cute

[ilovemj5809]

Yep. He is sooo cool. Love it!

[1brownchocolate]

I'll tell you one thing, you won't see dancing fans like this for any other artist. We come hard, us Michael Jackson fans come hard, we tight like that, hehe, let me stop. But I love the spirit of all MJ fans cause Michael was a gift to us.

[Anointed7]

None of this was reported on national news.

[misfrancis09]

@aladinbena getting his jam on(lol)!

[misfrancis09]

i will NEVER let MICHAELS MUSIC GO EVER!

[LukeWhitaker]

wow alot of people

[supermjjfan1]

Great!!!! VivA!!

[queenmuffa]

mexicoo muy biienn..!! todo el mundo ama a michael jackson

[FireLord5]

Que buena jajajaajajajajajajajaja. Está increíble. Viva México.

[jaccoh5]

Awesome. I think he would have loved this.

I hope he knew how much he was loved.

[RickySparks1991]

Ho. Ly. PISS! That was awesome!